Hello everyone!
I am 24, 260 lbs, and was recently diagnosed with
PCOS…the doc said that if i lost weight it would help,
although nothing I have done in the past before has
helped. my HB loves me at my size and really doesn’t want
me to lose weight, although he says he’d rather see
me lose some weight than die (he’s a real FA
btw)<br><br>The thing is that i’m not an idiot, and I’m going to
see the nutritionist at the doc’s office and I don’t
know what to expect. I know what I should eat and
exercise and stuff, but it’s not that easy, as i’m sure
you all know! I work f-t and we eat alot of
convenience foods which aren’t the best for us…but
anyways…I’d love to hear any advise or suggestions any of you
have!<br><br>thanks a bunch…and i’m glad to find a club where i
think i’ll fit in!<br>Crystal
July 3rd, 2004 at 7:14 am
I’m new to the group joined last week. I am one
month post op. My surgery was done by Dr. Oh in Federal
Way, WA. My recovery has gone well, and will be going
back to work next week. Anyone have any questions,
feel free to ask.
February 22nd, 2005 at 3:43 pm
>^..^<
Liz
February 22nd, 2005 at 8:05 pm
Welcome to the list, Liz. Love your kitty.
Pam in Niceville
>^..^<
Liz
August 19th, 2005 at 11:59 pm
I am obviously pretty new to the group. I wanted to say hello and
tell everyone a bit about myself.
My name of course is Barbara. I live in Springfield, VT. I am a
single mother of a very rebellious 14 year old. I work from home for
a local tobacco prevention coalition.
I can’t honestly tell you how much I weight because it has been
nearly a year since I have been weighed accurately. The last time I
was weighed I was 386 pounds.
I have been toying with the idea of having the bypass surgery done
for a year now. I didn’t make a concrete decision to have it done
until about a month ago. I am shooting for an end of May ‘03 or
June ‘03 date.
I’m not very fond of hospitals, and I think that I am more nervous
about the hospital stay than actually having the surgery done. I’m
also curious as to how active one is after surgery. I live of course
with my 14 year old son and a 33 year old high school friend. I
can’t rely on either of them as far as housework is concerned
because Amy works 5 days a week and my son goes to school five days
a week.
I’m also having a time of it with my insurance. I am on state
insurance here in VT (primary care plus) and they seem to be cutting
all sorts of programs. I’m afriad that they are going to reject my
request because according to my doctor other than being overweight I
am completely healthy - well all except the fact that I have one
calf that is three times the size of the other - which thankfully I
am having a cascualr study done on Thursday after two years of it
being that way. I hope to find out what is causing and fix it before
I go (if my insurance approves it) for surgery.
Well I’m sure that I am rambling. Its just very good to finally have
found other people going through the same thing I am and being able
to talk to them.
Barbara
August 20th, 2005 at 6:36 am
Barbara, welcome to the group! It’s usually a long, well thought-out
trip that most of us make before taking this step, and it sounds like
you’re right in there with us. I understand your reaction to hospitals
- have it myself <G>.
How active depends on what kind of surgery you have and if you have
complications - I had laproscopic surgery, was sent home 2 days later,
and returned to work in 10 days - could have probably gone back sonner,
but it was over Thanksgiving. Did work half days for 2 days.
I can tell you now that even if you’re healthy at your weight, you won’t
be in a few years. It’s just too much to ask our bodies to do. I was
healthy for years, and in the last year was diagnosed sleep apnea,
transient hypertension, swollen ankles, and had a hernia which caused
massive reflux. It does catch up with you, and I come from a line of
very healthy people.
I don’t know about your insurance, but you might find someone with more
information at www.obesityhelp.com which has a huge database of people
who discuss their insurance and their surgeries. According to NIH, at
your weight, you certainly meet the criteria for medically necessary,
independent of what your doctor says. Don’t know how that will fit in
with your insurance, but will keep my fingers crossed.
Take care,
Pam in Niceville
Lap RNY 11/20/02
241/219/120
I am obviously pretty new to the group. I wanted to say hello and
tell everyone a bit about myself.
My name of course is Barbara. I live in Springfield, VT. I am a
single mother of a very rebellious 14 year old. I work from home for
a local tobacco prevention coalition.
I can’t honestly tell you how much I weight because it has been
nearly a year since I have been weighed accurately. The last time I
was weighed I was 386 pounds.
I have been toying with the idea of having the bypass surgery done
for a year now. I didn’t make a concrete decision to have it done
until about a month ago. I am shooting for an end of May ‘03 or
June ‘03 date.
I’m not very fond of hospitals, and I think that I am more nervous
about the hospital stay than actually having the surgery done. I’m
also curious as to how active one is after surgery. I live of course
with my 14 year old son and a 33 year old high school friend. I
can’t rely on either of them as far as housework is concerned
because Amy works 5 days a week and my son goes to school five days
a week.
I’m also having a time of it with my insurance. I am on state
insurance here in VT (primary care plus) and they seem to be cutting
all sorts of programs. I’m afriad that they are going to reject my
request because according to my doctor other than being overweight I
am completely healthy - well all except the fact that I have one
calf that is three times the size of the other - which thankfully I
am having a cascualr study done on Thursday after two years of it
being that way. I hope to find out what is causing and fix it before
I go (if my insurance approves it) for surgery.
Well I’m sure that I am rambling. Its just very good to finally have
found other people going through the same thing I am and being able
to talk to them.
Barbara
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August 20th, 2005 at 6:17 pm
Barbara,
Welcome to the group. We all have our fears and concerns but the folks here are
always very helpful and concerned. I wish you the very best and agree with Pam
as for as your weight and any health issues. Weight seems to be the catalyst
bringing on all sorts of problems. If you can avoid the Sleep Apnea,
Hypertension, joint pain, etc. then you are winner.
Take care, keep your head up and stick to your resolve to have a brand new life
as a LOSER.
I am obviously pretty new to the group. I wanted to say hello and
tell everyone a bit about myself.
My name of course is Barbara. I live in Springfield, VT. I am a
single mother of a very rebellious 14 year old. I work from home for
a local tobacco prevention coalition.
I can’t honestly tell you how much I weight because it has been
nearly a year since I have been weighed accurately. The last time I
was weighed I was 386 pounds.
I have been toying with the idea of having the bypass surgery done
for a year now. I didn’t make a concrete decision to have it done
until about a month ago. I am shooting for an end of May ‘03 or
June ‘03 date.
I’m not very fond of hospitals, and I think that I am more nervous
about the hospital stay than actually having the surgery done. I’m
also curious as to how active one is after surgery. I live of course
with my 14 year old son and a 33 year old high school friend. I
can’t rely on either of them as far as housework is concerned
because Amy works 5 days a week and my son goes to school five days
a week.
I’m also having a time of it with my insurance. I am on state
insurance here in VT (primary care plus) and they seem to be cutting
all sorts of programs. I’m afriad that they are going to reject my
request because according to my doctor other than being overweight I
am completely healthy - well all except the fact that I have one
calf that is three times the size of the other - which thankfully I
am having a cascualr study done on Thursday after two years of it
being that way. I hope to find out what is causing and fix it before
I go (if my insurance approves it) for surgery.
Well I’m sure that I am rambling. Its just very good to finally have
found other people going through the same thing I am and being able
to talk to them.
Barbara
August 23rd, 2005 at 4:17 am
barbara, goodluck. Keep in touch. Keep thinking about the procedure it is
the best thing I’ve ever cone for me!! I was 392 Down to 234 and feeling
great! Keep fighting for the coverage. Get referrals and letters of
necessity from drs. Susan
February 4th, 2006 at 9:50 pm
Yolanda-
Congratulations! You are doing GREAT!! It is very inspiring to me to hear
stories like yours. I am a 40 yr. old mom of 2 teens waiting on insurance
approval. Please say a prayer for me to get approval SOON! I usually just
read everyone elses post but had to reply to yours. Thats sooo great I bet you
are soo happy!
jan from Indiana
306/soon to be a loser(i hope)
February 5th, 2006 at 3:44 am
Wow Yolanda, You sound so positive and it makes me more excited to hear from
others like you. I am having my open RNY on July 1st and I also weigh 401
lbs. I look forward to losing my weight as well. I went for my pre-op yesterday
and met with the nurses and all the staff who needed to ask me questions for
the anesthesiologist. All went great and I received my final clearance. So I
am totally excited. Thanks to everyone all their prayers
Juanita in California
February 10th, 2006 at 10:24 am
Hi everyone,
I am writing because I have been denyed 2 times to get the surgery and I was
fired from my job. Well almost 7 months latter I may have a great oppurtunity
with this company that is going to send me away to be trained and this postion
will really boost my career. And to add to my joy in finding I think the best
postion I now found out that they do cover the surgery very easy and my benifits
start my first day. Now that said my problem is I really want the surgery and
to be honest I applied to companys to just get the surgery and did not care that
I would have to take off or could loose my job I knew I would have the ins to
cover it. Now I don’t know what to do. Should I tell them and if so what or
should I say? Should I wait till I am in and then start the paper process? I am
not sure what to do. Thank you for any advice or even past experience.
Thank You
Maricha
geocities.com/mywlsprogress
February 10th, 2006 at 2:16 pm
Maricha, I think there are a number of people who change jobs just for the
insurance. But, in fairness to your new employer, I wouldn’t start a job and
immediately ask for a week off (lap) or 6 weeks off (open). Now, that’s
just my opinion - and I’m certainly not the be all and end all of advice
around here. If it were me, I’d be sure to think of a couple of things…
One - this sounds like an excellent career move for you, and you want to
keep that aspect of it, too.
Two - companies tend ot reevaluate their insurance yearly, and some change
carriers. I’d plan to have it done before that time, just in case they were
going to change carriers.
Three - I’d check to see if anyone else in the company has had the surgery
and who they used, how long the approval process took and what the company’s
response was - after I joined the company.
Four - As I see it, you have no choice but to wait until you are in to
start the paper process. Unless you know who the approved bariatric surgeons
are, etc.
But for right now… I’m not sure I’d say up front - "hey, I like you, but
the reason I want to come to work here is for WLS." - It may be more honest,
but I think it might get you not hired.
JMHO,
Pam