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  • Username: l164
  • Location: IL, USA
  • Member Since: 6/7/2008
  • BMI: 55.2
  • Hoping to have surgery
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The beginning
posted on 6/7/08 7:15 pm
I have no idea where to start really.  I have an appointment with the weight management program monday and will find out more about the program.  I just got a new job that does cover WLS and I am excited to get as much information about it as I can.  My dr's have been telling me for years to get the surgery but I have resisted.. when I finally decided to do it my husband changed jobs and the new insurance had an exclusion clause and would not cover it.  I heard that I could still fight it but It wasn't until I got this new job and have to walk alot that I realized this is the only way to go.  I love my job and don't want to lose it because I can't get around well.  It is hard on my knees and hard on me but I am trying to hang in there.  I refuse to let this get me.  I am 164 pounds overweight and I have carried this weight for too long.  My dr. wants me to do bypass instead of lap band because if I lose some with the lap band but am still in too much pain to do the strenous exercises then he is afraid I won't lose enough then I wouldn't weigh enough to qualify for the gastric bypass.  I was against it but now am looking forward to it.  I still have reservations... I know someone who had a bad experience with the surgery but she didn't take her vitamins and follow recommendations.  now she is having a hard time staying above 100 pounds.  does any of you have this problem?  I would love any advice anyone would have to offer.  I will post an official weight when I go to the meeting Monday.



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