I fought and won!!!

nurse55
on 6/14/12 4:52 pm
DS on 09/11/12
Got the call from my surgery group that my insurance is approved and my consult is July 16, I was disappointed but my surgeon will be on vacation in July. After the consult, my surgery should be  around mid August. I was hoping to get the surgery before school started but this has been a year coming and I am beyond happy. I cried when I got off the phone. My husband has stage IV bone cancer and I am praying he will be with me to complete this journey we started together last June and we are able to do all the things we have put off because of my weight and limited mobility. He is my biggest supporter and has been my rock thru all the ups and downs this past year.

I changed surgeons, hospitals and fought the insurance co. for almost a year to get the DS, and I am at peace with the decisions I have made.  I am praying I can improve my life and get on track for a healthy future.

Yipee!!! I am on my way!!!!!
        
MajorMom
on 6/14/12 6:37 pm - VA
Congratulations!!!   WooHoo!!

--gina

5'1" -- HW 195/SW 187/GW 115 July 08/CW 121 Dec 2012
                                 ******GOAL*******

Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish? 
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teachmid
on 6/14/12 8:49 pm - OKC, OK
teachmid
on 6/14/12 8:51 pm - OKC, OK
Congratulations!
     -Gail-
SW  257    CW  169  GW  165
  
celticfaery
on 6/14/12 10:29 pm - Walker, LA
DS on 10/11/12
Congrats!!!  I'm right there with you!!!  I just got my approval on Wednesday.

YAY!

Sleeved 6/2007 - Switched 10/2012 

    

merrymorris
on 6/15/12 7:27 am - philadelphia, PA
DS on 04/26/12
That is some GREAT news. I am so sorry about your husband's cancer. I pray that he will be with you til the end of the journey too.
nurse55
on 6/15/12 5:21 pm
DS on 09/11/12

Thank you all so much, I am so happy and I can see that the DS group is very supportive of one another..Thank you all again for the kind thoughts and well wishes..

        
PerpetualFatty
on 6/16/12 3:26 am - NY
DS on 06/27/12
 I got my approval letter yesterday! It has been 4 years in the making, my fight was with myself though, not insurance companies. I'm sure it's amazing to have such a strong support in your husband. My prayers are with you both! 
nurse55
on 6/16/12 4:55 pm
DS on 09/11/12
Thank you and congraulations...hope all of us can be there for one another post op. I have found that the DS forum is very supportive of one another. I hope you are as happy with your choice as I am.
        
Sandra C.
on 6/17/12 10:39 am - Kalamazoo, MI
 Congrats on your D.S. acceptance !!!!
I have been  thrilled about my D.S. since pre surgery . It was the best decision i ever made. Wish I had found out about it years ago !!!!

View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

Duodenal Switch- lap
Dr. Paul. Kemmeter Grand Rapids, Mi.
Dr. John  Renucci, Plastics, Body contouring,Grand Rapids, Mi.
Start 255/ Surgery wt 235/ Current wt. 117

BMI-20, 135 lbs lost, 5'3"

   

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