Obesity surgery

. I guess that is term that I would use to describe my
current situation. I started out the quest for surgery many months ago by
reading books, finding websites, and basically coming to the conclusion that
surgery was the only remaining hope for me to lose weight and keep it off.
I am with Aetna UShealthcare, which it seems is not a favorite amongst
physicians. But, I found a surgeon who came highly recommended and I set up
the initial consultation. I was told that I "might be the last patient that
we will accept from Aetna." So, I went through all the hoops necessary,
consisting of about 9 or so different tests, (and co-payments), so as to
qualify for Aetna and Dr. Barry S. Greene, before I could even get a date
set. Approval was pretty much a foregone conclusion, as I weighed in
digitally at 441. Pretty incredible for someone who used to think that I
was fat at 190! Anyway, got all the tests done, found out I was healthy
enough to undergo the surgery, got my PCP to write a recommendation and
history, and then found out that my chosen surgeon had chosen to drop Aetna
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Hi guys, just wanted to wish everyone with upcoming surgery dates
well,I will be going in this Monday, my nerves are starting to get to
me, but I am anxious and ready to go. (Open RNY) Newark, NJ

This was emailed to me by a dear friend who supports my decision about my
surgery. Sometimes, we all need an encouraging reading as this one.

20 Rules of Wisdom

1) God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.

2) Dear God, I have a problem, it’s me.

3) Growing old is inevitable, growing UP is optional.

4) There is no key to happiness. The door is always open.

5) Silence is often misinterpreted, but never misquoted.

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Hi Everyone,

I am sooo bummed AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is only the 4th time UCLA
has changed my surgery date. About an our ago, I was informed that my surgery
that is supposed to be on July 1st is now on July 15th. Why me? I am so
frustrated and sad inside I want to scream. I have already cried and yelled out
loud. Anything encouraging at this point would be greatly appreciated. The
one good thing that is exciting is that my surgeon is on vacation and he will
be completely fresh. I mean his mind will be hahahaha
Juanita

hi every one this is cheryl and i’m back online since my lap r&y
surgery on 5-23-03. i stil have my g-tube because of some problems
with eating enough protein. i havehad no serious problem and am
thankful to god for this. i have had a birthday and am now 39 years
old and look forward to reaching 40 and feeling great and looking
greatby my next birthday. my doctor has taken me off al meds except
my paxil for depression and anxety and i still sleep with my c-pap
machine but thing are getting better everyday. i weighed 336lbs
before surgery and as of monday i weigh 295.5lbs and thats amazes me
every time i look in the miror. i walk twice a day and i do my
stetching everyday. when i have fully healed for the removal of all
the tubes i can then begin to weight train and tone up the excess
skin. well i will sign off for now and sign in again in a cople of
days. god bless everyone.

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Well, after two months of waiting, I finally got to see my surgeon on
6/10/03. Prior to this appointment, I had my PCP write a referral as
well as my other doctors. I also had the dreaded psych evel (very
painless). The next hurdle is the insurance authorization. This
should take three to four weeks. Next step is to make arrangements
for the surgery. Looking somewhere in the neighborhood of late
August or September 2003.

Can not wait to join the lossers club.

It sure is a pain in the @ss when you live with people who don’t have
to lose weight. They get to have their desired foods and treats, and
not get hell for it at all. My mom put X’s on top of all the foods
and things I can’t eat or use in the kitchen. Talking about
embarassment, eh? Not only that, but she always gets on my case
about my weight, while everyone else enjoys their treats and stuff.
And some of these people have had the surgery as well. They don’t
get $hit for eating the wrong things at all. Only I do.

I guess she thinks, by doing this, it would help me. What do you
think? Does your family do something similar to this to you? If so,
how do you deal with it? Tiff

Hi everyone!

I can’t believe that great source of information there is here for
all of us that are still researching this surgery. I apologize if
this question has already been asked and answered but….how soon
after surgery do the doctors suggest you begin exercising?

Thanks in advance!

~Gina.

www.fitday.com
great place to go… i think its pretty neat cause it helps you keep track of
what you eat and protein intakes, ect.

11-13-02 Open RNY-Gastric Bypass

-102 lbs since surgery
(-124 total)

315/213/150(goal)

63 lbs away from GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Last weigh day of 05-26-03

See my journal and daily intake page!
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i would love to make a friend that eather is going to do this or
already has please e mail me back