First thought of complications

Apr 28, 2010

On Friday I noticed some tenderness and pain in the area of my port and band.  I also found a bruise over my port.  I called Dr. Curry's office and they got me in today.  Dr. Curry checked me under fluro, and all is okay.  I could see that my port was fine and so was my band.  He thinks I may have pulled a stitch near my port.  I was so relieved.  I was afraid I had a port infection and would require additional surgery.  
  I also found out today that if I had waited 5 months, my insurance would have covered my wls.  Evidently, my insurance through work, United Health Care, excluded wls, but my retirement insurance through my pension board United Health Care Choice Plus) covers weight loss surgery.  The good news is if I have any complications and need additional surgery, I'm covered.  And doctor visits for the first two years were covered in my self-pay amount.  I don't think I would have wanted to wait for my surgery.  I would just be starting my journey now.  I have already loss 71 pounds and feel fantastic.  It was worth the $15,000.  

Yesterday, I went shopping for some clothes that fit.  I bought two pairs of jeans and some spring shirts.  My jeans are now a size 14, and they are loose.   I never thought I would get back to this point again.  I ran around my house in my jeans like a kid at Christmas.  I look better than I have in a few years.   I love my band.

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