Ok, so I'm a little excited to say the least. Nov 15 th 2013 is my Panniculectomy and Abdominoplasty surgery date. I'm literally sitting here  and can feel my hands tremble. Per my last  post in Aug 2012 I have been working on getting this insurance approved. It has been a struggle dealing with the surgeons insurance rep, and my insurance. I had even called the surgeon and spoke to him directly, which made me feel guilty because I know how busy he is. I felt his insurance rep was not doing all that could be done. She kept telling tomorrow, tomorrow, next week! But I didn't  give up! I  called her every week, sometimes twice. I was  not going to disappear just because she had to do a little extra work!   This has really been a stressful task. I hope my expectations are realistic.

4 years ago I had a gastric bypass, and it's been a blessing! Weight is always on my mind, I'm never going back to the way I was. It still takes effort, every day all  day, food is constanly on my mind. I have to limit my intake, but it is what it is, and I'll do what I have to do. I like being this size, I feel better, I look better, and that's what matters to me. I have an appt on Aug 8th to see if I qualifty for the removal of excess skin. It really isn't  that bad, I just don't have a flat tummy, and I would like to have one, especially since I never have :) Well if anyone reads my post and is considering having wls I fully recommend it. I know everyone has different opinions, but my experience has all been worth it to me. My only regret was not having it sooner. Well wish me luck on my new endevor, hopefully my insur will cover what I'm wanting. I currently weight 140, my highest weight before surgery was 265. Well hi to my old friends, I hope you all have had the same success.