Go Easy On Me
10 days. I have gone back and forth whether I would share this on social media or not. But as you all know, I am an over-sharer that has found great support in my online community. So go easy on me. In 10 days I am doing something big. This…
The Struggle of Insurance Denials: My Battle with CVS Caremark for Prior Authorization of Mounjaro
Living with chronic diseases can be an ongoing battle, and for many individuals, access to appropriate medications plays a vital role in managing their conditions. Unfortunately, navigating the world of health insurance can often be a challenging and frustrating experience. In this blog post, I want to share my personal…
What Happens Now?
The Eli Lilly Mounjaro coupon that so many of us obese non-diabetics have been using to access this life changing obesity medication expires today. So I got in my car and drove to Dixon, 30 minutes from home, to pick up what is likely to be my last box of…
Kaleidoscope
POV: This is what an #emptynester #nightshiftnurse #californiagirl does when she gets called off due to low census after unsuccessfully trying to sleep all day. Rolled straight out of bed into my controversial string bikini, drank a protein drink, ate some burnt roasted Brussels sprouts and half of my bean…
Strong Like Mulan: Round 3
Today is post-op day 5 for my revision, dog ear removal and liposuction to correct some asymmetry. Today was a big day for me. It didn’t feel like it was a big deal while it was going on, it felt good. But now, as I lay in my bed, I…
GRWM: Plastic Surgery Revision Edition
Today is my only day to get this nest ready for me to be back in surgical recovery mode. Lots to do cuz I don’t live my life in the house is always clean zone. I choose that, I know. Did the shopping yesterday, I’m stocked with: jello, apple sauce,…
It’s About Damn Time: Treating Obesity as a Chronic Disease
During one of my TikTok scrolling sessions, I came across a video made by Nurse Practitioner Maria Lena Walls reading a letter one of her patients wrote to the CEO of her employer in regards to adding anti-obesity medications to their employer provided health insurance formulary. I was moved by…
Perfectly Imperfect.
How dare I show my imperfect body on the internet. Does my cellulite make you uncomfortable? Does my body disgust you to the point that you must say something? As if I have never heard the slurs? It’s just the facts, right? It’s just your opinion. It’s not hurtful. I’m…