mandy_mojo

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Well I did get my RNY on August 4, 2009.  It has been one of the best things I have ever done for myself.  On surgery day I weighed 285, I currently weigh 182, thats 103 lbs. since surgery!!!  I can't begin to tell you what it feels like to remove 103 lbs. of weight. As my son said "you lost a whole me" it makes me wonder how I carried that weight so long?   I do know I feel awesome and I have tons of energy and confidence something I didn't have before the surgery.  I still have around 30 lbs. to my goal and 10 lbs to surgeons goal, I hope to accomplish the 10 before my one year anniversary.  I feel very blessed that my surgery went so well, I have had no complications, actually I don't even have one complaint. I would tell anyone who is thinking about this surgery to do your research and understand that this procedure will change your life!!!  I just feel I gave up is nothing in comparision to what I have gained.  I have a new me a happy, healthy, confident, me ready to enjoy the rest of my life.  I have no regrets!!!!!

Well it didn't take two weeks but I finally got insurance approval and a tenative surgery date.  If everything goes well, it will be on August 4th.  I am filled with mixed emotions, but looking forward to being on the other side!!! 

Well it has been over two years since I made my first post.  I was unable to pursue gastric bypass at the time, because my husbands employer changed companies and the new one had an exclusion.  About six months ago my husband made a career move and our new insurance covers the surgery.  I have met with my bariatric surgeon and completed my psyc. eval.  Just waiting to hear from the insurance company.  The surgeon said it would take 2 weeks to a month to hear from the insurance.  I hope it's two weeks!!!  I am just thankful that I may have another chance at this surgery.  Hopefully my next post will be my approval!!

Well today I got the news that my insurance has the coverage I will need.  So I was able to make a consultation with Dr. Hornbostel. He is so busy it will be on February 7, 2007.  Deana left message that I would have to meet a few requirements before surgery, probable six month diet and psch eval.  I am excited though,  but I do know this process will take awhile. I am going to pcp Friday to start diet plan.  I guess I will find out my true weight then haven't  weighed on a doctor scale in quite awhile.