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Well.. today I spoke to an OH friend who is having WLS with Dr. Ferrari on 8/13.. She gave me the name of two other coordinators I could speak to at his office beside the "gatekeeper" I was speaking to yesterday.  I spoke with Karolina and explained my experience thus far... She graciously gave me an appt for 8/22 to meet Dr. Ferrari.  She did speak to the "gatekeeper" about me and just explained the process and what I should do... She was far more pleasant and understanding.  I explained to her that I could have the records by next week, but if I did not I could have a signed and certified letter from my doctor of the past 7 years documenting my weight.  She stated that would be fine.  Okay... now I am feeling better about the office... I was feeling a little uneasy, but apparently the "gatekeeper" just has NO personality.  Her fault not mine.... I just want to meet the Dr. discuss me and see if we are a match as I am doing with all the suregeons I meet... I am anxious, but I need to know if I feel comfortable with you too...  I want to say thank you on this Blog to NannerB for reaching out, speaking to me, and encouraging me.  Had it not been for our conversation, I may may not have even given the DR. a chance...  Afterall it is the Dr. doing to procedure not the "gatekeeper".  Thanks Again NannerB

I had wanted the chance to meet with Dr. Ferrari.  But the coordinator will not schedule me an appointment with out my 5 year weight history.  I called twice today and the last time I spoke to her she stated that she would call me back at the end of the day and make me an appt....  Well she called back.. and says.. "Please do not take this the wrong way, we want to see you.. but it woould really be helpful to have your five year weight history"...  My doctor is on vacation and may not be able to get the information to me until next week.. I explained verbally my weight history and she interjected and stated she needed to see it documented before making the appt.  I was really bothered by this because, I just want the opportunity to meet and speak with Dr. Ferrari about the procedure, plus when I initially called... she stated would verify my insurance and then contact me to make an appt.  She verified the insurance and still will not give me an appt.   I have read some really good things about Dr. Ferrerai and would like to meet him, but that gate keeper he has will not cooperate... not sure how to handle that one.  I guess this is where the struggles begin....  more to follow.

NeWeigh called me today and told me they have confirmed with my insurance WLS is covered... so on 8/14 I go to meet with them to discuss the surgery and then on the 16th.. I meet with the surgeon.  They stated my insurance is going to lookk for 3 months of dietary history.  I printed out my information from the gym... to show I long I have been working out.. I plan to call my prenatal doctor from when I was pregnant to get medical records from there too..  Well we shall see what happens... I am still going to attend the other seminar on Saturday... keeping options open.

Well... over the weekend I got my insurance card... This morning I called to confirm if they covered WLS and low and behold they do...  I called NeWeigh, Carlos Ferrari's office, Robert Marvin and Clifton Thomas office.   I called Dr. Garth and Robert Davis, but they are not having any appts. until September...   My husband seems to think that I would be just happy getting an abdomnioplasty.  Where we gonna get the money for that!!!  I just hope he understands...  A few weekends ago his mom had here birthday party and she invited my husbands ex-girlfriend.  I just felt like a fat funky mess!!! How can my insecurities bring me down so much.. I have no clue..  We have been married for almost 13 years... I should be okay.. but I am not because I do not feel good about they way I look.  I will be attending a seminar on Saturday and am waiting for insurance confirmation from the other places to schedule and appt...  Right now.. I have no emotion about it.. just going thru the motions of taking the 1st step.  Praying I am making the right decision.

Well.. I have tried and tried it on my own and it seems not to be going well. I mean the scale is just not no friend to me.  I have signed up for 3 different weit loss trackers and I do not know why becasue the scale ain't moving.  I have worked out all but one day this week so far... and it is really taking alot for me to go today just because it is Friday.  I ususlly work out 4-6 days a week during lunch.  But I will go anyway.  I have been eating protein bars for breakfast, salad for lunch, and kiddy portion dinners..  I just do not get it.  I have started looking into Lap Band.  My medical benefits kick in  6 days and from what I "heard" WLS is covered contingent upon whatever.  I have started to build a network of people who have been most successful with band so far.  I know that I am disciplined now.. I have changed.. Even my son says "Mama stop reading the labels"  I cannot help it because I be trying to make better decisions with food and shopping.  Before I even go to get fast food.. I log on the the nutrition page just to make sure I am not getting all crazy with the calories and the food.  I am just gonna keep on keeping on, but as soon as I get that medical card I am going to speak to some one..  I just need support...Thankfully my husband is in my corner, he loves me no matter what... but I know we would both be happy if I was the brick house he met in college...LOL Until next time...