Paperwork sent to insurance company!

Happy966
on 7/7/11 9:54 am

I am in kind of a weird place today because I called my doctor's office to see if they'd received my test results and she told me she'd just faxed my insurance package in yesterday (the tests were not required for insurance). I kind of panicked. Now the fears come! Fears of surgery, fears about losing weight, fears about *not* losing weight, boatloads of anxiety. Afraid I'll seem bizarre with my small small meals. Knowing there's no "Reverse" button on the operation. Knowing it would freak my friends out!

This past week we had a great time at the lake with 3 other couples. It was the best vacation ever, but one woman with us really suffers from arthritis and other degenerative conditions that are made worse by being heavy. She is 15 years older than me and I feel like I'm looking at my future. Then, several of us went to an historic house one day for a tour, and there was a lady in the group that was definitely near my age (early 50s) and was larger and unable to climb the stairs. This scared me, too. I don't want my future diminished because I'm too fat to be mobile.

:) Happy

53 yrs old, 5'6" HW: 293 ConsW: 273 SW: 263 CW: 206

Jan G.
on 7/7/11 10:01 am - WI

So "happy " is not sooo happy" I am so sad for you. But can identify with the sudden "reality" check you are going through. I just notified my surgeons coordinator today that I have finally completed all ins requirements.

Try hard not to go too far into future..and just stay with today. That way you'll be able to control only what you CAN control=today!! The rest will just follow.

I'll try to stay close to your posts ..as I am hopefully soon to follow ok?

Warmly, Jan

VSG: 08/05/2011 Age 62 5 foot: HW: 207 SW 194 CW 156

Happy966
on 7/7/11 10:05 am

VSG on 08/29/11

Thanks Jan! No, Happy is a little, subdued. The PA at the surgeon's clinic told me I wasn't going to be able to gather enough data to make me 100% comfortable - that some of it would have to be a leap of faith. I guess I'm processing in advance of making that leap! I want a healthy vibrant future and excess food will not help me achieve that goal

:) Happy

53 yrs old, 5'6" HW: 293 ConsW: 273 SW: 263 CW: 206

lucy2e
on 7/7/11 10:30 am - Laurel, MD

VSG on 06/01/11

Well happy - I had my "oh ****" moment when they scheduled me. The butterflies went crazy - but the I snapped out of it! I am 50 lbs down, 30 lbs in the month since surgery. This is the best gift I have ever given myself! I think you will be very happy with your decision! Your thoughts at looking at those who are having such trouble and pinpoint accurate! You are giving yourself a wonderful future!

Lucy (Imma Loser!)

HW 335 SW 311 CW 181.2 -- Goals: Twoderville - 6/7/11, 280 - 7/1/11, 260 - 8/1/11, 240 - 10/30/11 Centry Club - 11/22/11, 220 - 12/27/11 Onederland - 5/25/12, 180 - , 170 (surgeons goal) -
We shall see where this leads...

skinimini
on 7/7/11 10:50 am

VSG on 06/10/11

Happy, I was just thinking about you today!! I hadn't seen you in awhile.

We all have jitters, but know that this will be a good thing for us. I am happy that things are moving along for you. You really will be "HAPPY" and so much more healthy. Maybe some of the other women will you your great improvement and do the sleeve as well!

I am 5' 7" tall and 35-years-old **Sheri**
My ticker shows who I did this for: Azure and Malachi

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July 10th, 2011: Down 26 lbs. and 15 1/4 ".

Aug. 10th, 2011: Down 14 lbs. and 13 3/4 ".

Sept. 10th, 2011:

Oct. 10th, 2011:

roundater
on 7/7/11 1:52 pm - Lincoln, NE

VSG on 06/10/11

If your surgery is like mine you have nothing to be nervous about. Mine went smooth as silk - have more discomfort in the dentist chair. Minimal pain no complications pain gone in two days 27 days out feel great returned to my preop activities. You won't feel bizarre at all with smaller meals. Your tummy will quickly remind you of that. As far as your friends if they are uncomfortable with it don't tell them. As far as doing it again I would do it in a heartbeat. Hope this helps and let me know if I can help.

Rich Sonderegger