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Goals

Wear a "normal" size

29 People
 in progress, 
15 People
 achieved this

get approved for surgery and get to a healthy weight, finally!

167 People
 in progress, 
52 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

David Dyer, M.D.
Two years out from surgery and have maintained a 140 lbs weight loss -- Dr. Dyer was great to work with in this process. His diet plan and maintenance plan is strict but it works if you follow it. The support of the office and staff was wonderful too.
Member Interests
  • Animals - I am married with three kiddo's - 19, 18, and 5! Surprise!
  • Books & Literature - I love mysteries
  • Walking - Walking outside is my favorite exercise
  • Swimming - I use to swim when I was young and cannot wait to do it again.
  • Antique Shopping - I love the flea market and anything old

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  • Comment by Cyndi M. on 1/30/07 7:03 pm
    ~~~~~~CONGRATULATION S ON YOUR UPCOMING SURGERY~~~~~~ (Everything in our lives happens for a purpose and that purpose is to prepare us) May God give you courage, strength and guidance throughout your new journey. You are about to embark on the most amazing transformation of you MIND, BODY and SOUL. Your big day is almost here, this is the day, your new life will begin, I cant promise it will be easy, cant say it will be hard, I can say that with all the complications and everything I had to go through, It was well worth it. I have never felt better in yearsss, I’m off all medications, have sooooo much more energy. So if you hit a bump in the road, hang in there and remember it will alll be worth it in the long run. Sending Prayers your way that the Lord will guide your surgeon’s hands. May the guardian angels wrap their loving arms of protection around you during your surgery and recovery. Remember your not alone in this journey, many of us have been down this road, we are here to offer love and support. Looking forward to hearing from you on the loosing side. Huggs and Prayers Link to my profile 8-19-04 surgery date weight 297.5 height 5f 2 -121 weight losss http://www.obesityhe lp.com/member/faith4 ever/
  • Comment by judyanne on 1/28/07 9:15 am
    Thursday is your day! Just remember you are on the journey of a lifetime. Try to enjoy every minute. It may sound weird now, but know that you are cared for and prayed for here, and all too soon this will be but a memory and you will be an inspiration to someone else. I am waiting for you on the losers' bench! ~ JudyAnne
  • Comment by LavenderLoco on 1/25/07 11:29 am
    Wishing you a smooth and safe surgery, speedy and easy recovery and all the best as you begin your exciting, life-changing journey. Many Blessings! ~Lavender
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Back to the countdown...how many times has this...
on August 29, 2010 7:46 am
Ok - I am going to do three more months of the diet so I have 6 months consecutive.  I posted on the board (something I never do) and received some great advice and reassurance.  So, I called the surgeons office and told them my decision, I called my HR person to find out about if we were going to change insurance companies, and I called my doctor and scheduled three months worth of appointments.  I will now finish on November 1st. 

I can only wallow for so long -- about 12 hours -- and then I had to just come to the realization that this is not in my hands -- this is in God's hands.  Timing is His -- if I let it.  I can't feel sorry for myself and I can't sit around complaining about it.  Obviously, God has his plan  -- otherwise this wouldn't be the third time of trying to get here.  So, if He is willing, I'll probably have this thing around January.  The plus side to that is my flex spending account will be full and I'll have no out of pocket expenses that comes out of the family budget.  My work should be in a good place by then.  I am working on national projects that are very high profile for my company and really need to be on my game until January.  And, January is a good time because it's a new year, a new me? 

So, I am going to make a pledge -- I am not going to update again until I know for sure that this story has an ending/beginning.  God bless you all and keep losing out there. 
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Denied
on August 26, 2010 9:16 am
   Just called the insurance company.  The lady I spoke with, Vera at United Healthcare, was rude and downright mean.  They say that I did not complete the requirements and they have not documentation of my six month "accumulative" diet.  BULL ^%^&%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  When I explained that my doctor's office had to have sent in all of my sheets and that the denial shouldn't be based on that since i met that requirement, she informed me that she "was reading a screen" and that is what it said and if I had a problem with it, then I needed to appeal or have my doctor call their Medical Director for a peer to peer discussion.

I immediately hung up and called the surgeons office.  They are going to look into what happened and call me later today.  I cannot believe this is happening    --- if this goes through appeal and subsequently denied, I will have to wait a year before I can try again.

I am heart broken.
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Checking in tomorrow......should know...
on August 25, 2010 8:59 pm

Well, here I am.  It's August 2010.  The last time I was in this countdown for surgery was January 2007.  I made it to five days before surgery only to find out I was 2 weeks pregnant.  Three years later, I just had my 39th birthday.  My baby will three on September 7th.

AND I AM READY TO HAVE THIS SURGERY AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I spoke with the insurance company yesterday.  They were actually very nice.  I have United Healthcare.  The person told me that my paperwork was being reviewed and that she didn't see anything standing in my way to have surgery.  She said to call back on Thursday.  Well, that is tomorrow!  I am so numb.  I think I am afraid to feel any big excitement.  Probably the minds way of protecting me since it was such a blow last time.  I know, I have the best possible baby boy to show for it and I would give him up for anything.  God really did know what he was doing.  That baby has saved my life, my marriage, my family and has given us all something to be thankful for.  Everyone who meets him says he is special.  And he is.  I am not just saying that because I am his mom.  He lights a room and makes everyone feel good around him.  He's an old soul with a beautiful spirit.  I am not one to gush about my kids but he does that to me.  Anyway, I am so excited to finally have this surgery so I can take that baby to the pool and walk around the neighborhood with him. 

I work, I am very successful, I never let people think of me as a "fat" person  --- those who see me outside, would never know this about me.  When I am home and not traveling for work, I do not leave the house for up to a week or more.  I hate it.  When I feel good -- I can do anything.   So say a prayer that tomorrow is my day and that Gob grants me the privilege of having this surgery and that I do right by that privilege by living my life fully.  God bless you.

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It's August...again...and my paperwork is off to...
on August 11, 2010 9:50 am

Yippee   Off to insurance the paperwork goes!  Now the countdown begins.......again.  I am thrilled and terrified at the same time.  Please say some prayers!  God bless you.

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