charlotte180
Yay, Medicare!
Sep 08, 2010
I found out this week that I've been awarded SSDI. Found out yesterday that my medicare isn't effective until 12/1/10. Bummer. The whole medicare thing is confusing to me. That's another thing I'll spend this waiting time researching.I've been itching to have this surgery asap, probably because I am at the heaviest weight I've ever been (272). I can't believe what a huge difference just 10-15 pounds makes in how I feel physically. I think this is my personal "tipping point".. where it finally starts seriously affecting my well-being. It's uncomfortable to do anything, even to sit, at times. I can hardly remember what it used to feel like at a lower weight. It's hard tying my shoes, getting up off the floor; even showering and dressing is an effort.
I had the appointment with Dr. Juarez, it went ok. I really didn't have any questions. I plan on changing my PCP to one who is more "WLS-friendly" this month.
One of the things I'm grappling with is telling other people of my decision to have WLS (particularly RNY). My kids are fine with it. But I've told 3 friends and I could sense their discomfort with it. "Oh, wow. Really? Hmm.. well, hey, you know, whatever you decide to do, I won't judge you for it." Now, why would they say such a thing if they're not already judging me for it? I think it has a lot to do with the popular fallacies about WLS and obesity. Frankly, what they think doesn't affect my decision in the least. But I'm not the type of person who is comfortable with hiding things. I want to be able to be honest to family & friends that I'm having/have had this surgery. But I honestly don't feel like dealing with the potential for judgment. I guess this is somewhat (though not nearly as much, I'm sure) like how gay people feel, wrestling with the issue of coming out of the closet and to whom and when.
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About Me
Phoenix, AZ
Location
36.1
BMI
Surgery
04/04/2011
Surgery Date
Nov 27, 2008
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