SpyCbyN8re
And now we wait
Apr 14, 2011
So on 4/11/11 my surgeon's office submitted my paperwork and documents to the insurance company and now we wait. Kim (the insurance coordinator at my surgeon's office) said it can take up to 2 weeks for an approval so we'll see how long it takes. I have a sense of peace and reassurance that whatever happens will happen according to God's will. This whole thing has been predestined and predetermined and I will not stress over this.
I feel like this entire process has been to teach me something and to show me that it won't be done in MY timing but in God's. I thought I was ready for this surgery back in August of 2010 when I intiated going to the bariactrics surgeon. I had thought about WLS for many many years but had never stepped out and made it to the surgeon's office. So when I finally did, I thought I was ready. I wanted it right then, right there. So when I was told my insurance co. needed a 6 mo. supervised diet, it was frustrating but when I was told my husband, Greg, had to be employed and insuranced for one year prior to surgery, it nearly pissed me off. The thought that I would have to wait 8 months, was ridiculous!! I was irritated and bugged. Funny how time has a way of making you realize you weren't ready and God had his hand in it the entire time.
So throughout the next 8 months I went to my dr's appointments every month and did what I was supposed to but I also took a good look at myself and what type of eater I was. I discovered that I was an emotional eater for sure. When I was happy, sad, bored, lonely, upset, stressed...... I ATE! So after I really discovered that I began to look at the foods that were my "issue foods". I think it's ultra important that you look within yourself and really discover what foods will be triggers to you after WLS so that you make sure you do NOT give into those foods..... ever. Why go through all of this and then trick and manipulate yourself by saying "I worked so hard, I can have just one of these.... or just a few bites of those...." NO!! Do not give into that. I also realized that I am a car buyer. When I'm in my car, I have a hard time not stopping with the kids for Wendy's frosties or even just a quick soda from McDonald's. I'm not safe in the car!!! So, I know that after WLS I will have to bring my own water bottles and I plan on making a scrabble tile picture of myself all fat and miserable and hanging it around the car mirror.... as a reminder, just so that if I ever feel like I"m going to give into the car ride and get something to eat/drink that I shouldn't have..... I'll hopefully look at that and remember what it did to me.... skyrocketed my weight to 350lbs!!!
I feel like I've come such a long way with all of the self realizations but another thing that happened during those 8 months is my insurance started to approve VSG surgeries!! I was originally interested in getting the lapband but then after doing more and more research (had a lot of time in that 8 month period) I realized that the VSG was looking better and better. I began to question if the band was really for me. I decided that the VSG was really something I wanted and I asked Kim if it was possible with my insurance. She said she didn't think so but she checked and guess what? In February it became available!!! So you know, the Lord really does work in mysterious ways and He works in His timing. Just a gentle reminder of that huh?
I feel blessed to have started this journey and I feel blessed that I know I will continue this. I fully expect an approval for surgery and I know that everything will be fine and work out according to my God's will and timing.
Still praising my mountain moving God,
Ginger
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I feel like this entire process has been to teach me something and to show me that it won't be done in MY timing but in God's. I thought I was ready for this surgery back in August of 2010 when I intiated going to the bariactrics surgeon. I had thought about WLS for many many years but had never stepped out and made it to the surgeon's office. So when I finally did, I thought I was ready. I wanted it right then, right there. So when I was told my insurance co. needed a 6 mo. supervised diet, it was frustrating but when I was told my husband, Greg, had to be employed and insuranced for one year prior to surgery, it nearly pissed me off. The thought that I would have to wait 8 months, was ridiculous!! I was irritated and bugged. Funny how time has a way of making you realize you weren't ready and God had his hand in it the entire time.
So throughout the next 8 months I went to my dr's appointments every month and did what I was supposed to but I also took a good look at myself and what type of eater I was. I discovered that I was an emotional eater for sure. When I was happy, sad, bored, lonely, upset, stressed...... I ATE! So after I really discovered that I began to look at the foods that were my "issue foods". I think it's ultra important that you look within yourself and really discover what foods will be triggers to you after WLS so that you make sure you do NOT give into those foods..... ever. Why go through all of this and then trick and manipulate yourself by saying "I worked so hard, I can have just one of these.... or just a few bites of those...." NO!! Do not give into that. I also realized that I am a car buyer. When I'm in my car, I have a hard time not stopping with the kids for Wendy's frosties or even just a quick soda from McDonald's. I'm not safe in the car!!! So, I know that after WLS I will have to bring my own water bottles and I plan on making a scrabble tile picture of myself all fat and miserable and hanging it around the car mirror.... as a reminder, just so that if I ever feel like I"m going to give into the car ride and get something to eat/drink that I shouldn't have..... I'll hopefully look at that and remember what it did to me.... skyrocketed my weight to 350lbs!!!
I feel like I've come such a long way with all of the self realizations but another thing that happened during those 8 months is my insurance started to approve VSG surgeries!! I was originally interested in getting the lapband but then after doing more and more research (had a lot of time in that 8 month period) I realized that the VSG was looking better and better. I began to question if the band was really for me. I decided that the VSG was really something I wanted and I asked Kim if it was possible with my insurance. She said she didn't think so but she checked and guess what? In February it became available!!! So you know, the Lord really does work in mysterious ways and He works in His timing. Just a gentle reminder of that huh?
I feel blessed to have started this journey and I feel blessed that I know I will continue this. I fully expect an approval for surgery and I know that everything will be fine and work out according to my God's will and timing.
Still praising my mountain moving God,
Ginger
About Me
Lehigh Acres, FL
Location
35.7
BMI
Surgery
07/21/2011
Surgery Date
Sep 14, 2010
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