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My name is Corrinne Davies. I'm 25 years old and hope to get a laproscopic gastric bypass as soon as my insurance gives me the go ahead. I work full time and go to school semi-full time. I play the flute and piccolo for fun. I love cats. I have a few of my own and always seem to have a batch of foster kittens coming in or going out. I'm half Welsh/German and I love BMW's. I watch way too much TV and like playing around on the computer.

    
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Dr. Appointment
on December 17, 2007 7:15 pm
So I met with my primary doctor today and it went so much better than I thought. I was fearing the worst but he was so cool and supportive of my decision. He told me not to worry about the insurance; that he'll write up whatever I need when the time comes. I got my scripts including one for the liver ultrasound. He initially had no idea what I was talking about when I told him that he had called me about my blood test results. I don't blame him though, he's super busy and I saw him assistant last time. I'm feeling good so far.
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6 month doctor supervised diet...
on December 16, 2007 1:32 pm

Ok, so before I can even try to get insurance approval for the surgery I need to complete the 6 month doctor supervised diet. My second doctors’ appointment is on Monday. I've been doing pretty well with the diet for the past week. That was until Friday. I totally screwed up Friday and the rest of the weekend hasn't been too great. My doctor wanted to get a second blood test and maybe an ultrasound of my liver because my last blood test showed elevated liver enzymes. I'm kind of nervous to see him. I went out of my way to see his physicians’ assistant last time. I had asked for help with my weight a couple of months ago and he just told me to eat less and work out. When I mentioned that I was working out 2-3 times a week he said in a real rude tone of voice that I should be working out at least 5 times a week. He sounded so disgusted with me. I don't ever remember him being that way before. I always considered him an awesome doctor and now I'm seeing the weight discrimination side of the medical profession. I really need him on my side for the surgery so maybe tomorrow won't be as bad.

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My friend from High School
on December 13, 2007 8:26 pm
I just looked through some pictues of a friend of mine from High School. She has lost a lot of weight and looks awesome. I doubt it was done healthy but I can't help but feel jealous and somewhat hurt that I was involved in this process. It was really my own fault though. As I was gaining weight I pushed everyone away. Even if she tried to catch up with me I wouldn't have allowed it. So many mixed emotions. I could do the dramatic weight loss thing again, I've done it once before. Its not healthy and the weight won't stay off but at least I won't be fat anymore. My other option is to wait for my gastric bypass to be approved so I can lose weight and get healthy the right way or at least better than starvation. Oh well. Its late. Bed time. Later.
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My name is Corrinne, I'm 25 turning 26 on Christmas, from Morrisville, PA. I work full time and I'm going to school for my degree in computer science/information systems. I'm planning on getting a laproscopic gastric bypass if I can ever get insurance approval. My parents are both overweight and I'm seeing all the health problems they have to deal with, I just don't want to end up in that same position. I have borderline high blood pressure and borderline high cholesterol as well as elevated liver enzymes, GERD, depression and social anxiety. 

My extra weight has had a really negative effect on me, physically, socially, emotionally, etc. I want to conquer this once and for all. I've been on almost every single diet out there. I've lost weight before but I always end up gaining it all back and them some. At one point I even lost about 75lbs but it didn't last. It was nice to know what it feels like to be normal, it felt absolutely wonderful and I want that feeling back. 

I'm 5'5.5 with a BMI of 40-41. I'm somewhat in denial about my weight. I keep telling myself that I hide it well that I don't look as big as the number on the scale. I tend to store all my weight in my gut which makes hiding it easier but its the worst body type for heart health. My obstacle now is insurance(Aetna PPO). One of the criteria is a 6 month doctor supervised diet with a dietician. I've done tons of diets but never with a doctor so for the next 6 months I'll be on a diet. Most likely I'll lose just enough weight to no longer meet insurance criteria but not enough to change my life. Another criteria is a 5 year history of being significantly overweight. I know I meet this criteria but I fear I don't have any doctor records from this far back because I never went to the doctors back then. I didn't even get my own primary until after I lost the 75lbs. 

I've been going to the Barix pre-op support group meetings, last night was my second meeting. I've got pretty wicked social anxiety so I mostly just listen. I've been visiting the thinnertimes message boards for the past few months but last night some people mentioned the obesity help forum so here I am. Thats about it for my intro I guess. I hope it wasn't too long. I look forward to getting to know everyone here. 

~*~Corrinne~*~