clsmex
08/2005
Hi there! I am in the same situation as most, fighting the weight
problems all my life. The goal here is to be a healthy weight by the age
40 (ewwww, ick I put that in PRINT!) Currently I am 35.4 (aka 39) years
old. I have been working with the Wellness Institute at Northwestern
and Dr. Nagle...awesome! Everyone that I have encounted has been GREAT
to work with, what a relief...sure makes this huge process a bit
easier!
Currently I am in my waiting period with insurance, BCBS of
Illinois...don't get me started! Their criteria is 12 months medically supervised
weight management. I guess an entire lifetime of failed diet / plans
just isn't enough proof....oh well!!! Why do insurance companies rule
the world?
So during this period of time, I am researching the surgery and those
who have already had it done, as if I were writing a thesis! Learning
wonderful things from people here....thanks to those who have been nice
enough to share your experiences as well as your hardships!
