butterfly199
The beginning of my journey.
Sep 04, 2013
I had started looking into WLS back in February after I started my new job. It felt like a good time to start a new phase in my life. A new job, a new place to live, and new way of living. After months of talking and researching, my husband and I finally decided to proceed with the process.
I decided on the sleeve procedure after speaking with several people who had bypass and the DS. It seemed the only complaint many of them had was the dumping syndrome. Some even said they would've gotten the sleeve instead if it had been available at the time of their surgeries. Since I've previously had some success loosing weight (although unable to keep it off) I decided just a restrictive procedure would be adequate.
I've mostly told coworkers that I've decided to pursue this. The support and excitement from most of them has been amazing. I've told my parents and a few others in my family but haven't completely broadcasted it yet. I was a new experience for me telling my parents about my decision. For the first time in my life, I knew I didn't have their full support behind my decision. I listened to their concerns and understand what their reservations are. But it was definitely a new experience for me. Its has been a few months since initially speaking with them about this. Since then, I know my dad now is more supportive of my having WLS since his has spoken with several people who have had it done. I've yet to revisit the subject with my mom, It's not because I don't want to, the opportunity really hasn't presented itself. I'm sure the conversation will be coming soon.
I had my consultation today. I feel it went well and have started scheduling my pro-op testing. It will be about 3 weeks before to receive the final approval from the insurance company. There's going to be more out of pocket expenses then I expected, but I feel it will be worth it in the end. I felt the doctor's feeling very thankful for my health and circumstances. I got the impression that everything was very straight forward and easy when it came to me as I don't have any serious health issues and have an easy insurance plan (according the the insurance lady).
