BMI 37-38 Questions about WLS

I have fought weight all my life.  I have done the Yo-Yo affect.  I also have been on diets 3 time doctor supervised using the Phentermine drug everytime I go off the drug I gain the weight and sometimes more back.  When I did lose the weight on Phenteramine and even off I exercised sometime from 3 times a week all the way up to 7 times a week hard.  I just have no success long term.  I have done alot of research on WLS and I am so prepared and wanting to go forward but I am afraid that insurance will not cover.  I have started to have problems with my ankles just recently sprained it badly and will continue to have problems with it for up to a year is what I was told.  I also have GERD I had surgery for it in 2003 but after that had a child and it no longer is working I can't take medication for it because I am allergic to all the meds I can use and have severe lifethreatening reactions from taking them.  Due the the reactions I now carry and Epi Pen.  I have dealt with depression but mostly due to lack of self confidence cause by the weight.  I have heart disease, high blood pressure, and Diabetes in my immediate family.  I want to take care of this before it is to out of control does anyone have any experience with a similiar situation to mine.  I have BCBS.

I don't know about some of your health problems, but is sure sounds to me like you would benefit greatly from the WLS. I had tried all of my life to lose weight and would lose as much as 80-100lbs. The trouble was it always came back plus some. Then 3 1/2 years ago I quit smoking and that was all it took to baloon me up to 325 lbs! I am about 1 1/2 months out from gastric bypass and have already lost 45 lbs! I feel better than I have for years! The surgery is not a quick fix though and there is a lot that you have to change, including emotional. I wish you luck whatever you decide! Add me to your friends list and we can keep in touch!

I have pretty much decided to go ahead and go forward.  I am just nervous about the insurance approval process and doctors approval.  I know this is what I need.  I know I can handle the emotional part I have done it for years and I know I don't know the extra added but have been through the diagnosis of my son having autism in the 2 years as well and I believe I can make it through anything.  I just quit smoking myself...  Thanks for the info did you have any complications from the surgery and how long were you out of work.