TODAY WAS THE LAST STRAW I AM OUTTA HERE......

Well today was the last straw, I was turned down yet - AGAIN - by a doc. I HAVE HAD IT!!! This was the last one for me I am emotionally tired and drained and worn out from the ridiculious BS I am told day after day every day of my life. I am being told that I am too big at 550 pounds to have the surgery but yet on this website alone there are hundreds of people who have been lucky enough to have this surgery who were alot bigger than me. Ten years is enough time to wait. Now I am gonna just live my life and hope that I will go and meet Jesus soon before I get too bad. I enjoyed everyone on the boards and I thank you all for your wonderful friendships and the love you all have given me. Thank you all from the bottem of my heart. I am outta here......

Renee, DON'T give up!!! I know for a fact they do surg. on people over 500# an hour form here at Cleveland Clinic. They some times do a lap VSG, and then either leave it alone, or convert to RNY later. I would like to meet Jesus someday, but not today, or next week. At least check out the website, I don't know what your health issues are, but it can't hurt. Take care, Doug

At Centennial in Nashville they do up to 800 pounds! They want you to give up. Don't let them win! Good luck in whatever you decide.

Hi Renee. If this is what you really want, Don't Give up!!!! Georgetown, Kentucky told me that they did RNY on a 800+ person and even did it laparascopically. Take a rest. Think about it. And get back on track. You can do this!!!! It is possible!!!!! Sandra A.

Dear Renee: Please don't give up. I was at one time at the 500# mark and thought the same as you. There are hospitals out there that can help you. Keep pushing. Crying babies get the most milk. Your life or quality of your life is so important. KEEP GOING. THERE IS HELP OUT THERE.

I know you are tired and quitting and giving up does sound appealing, but will that get you what you really want???? Surgery??? You just have not found the correct doctor yet. Also you have to get approval or denial from your insurance company. You live in Georgia if I remember correctly. There has to be surgeons in Georgia someplace who will accept your case. Don't give up. I recall also that you do not have a lot of family assistance or support. Is there anyone who will assit you? You are a wonderful caring Christian woman who has a lot to offer people. Keep at it if this is really what you want and don't take no for an answer. You are in my prayers. Karen

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL AND KIND RESPONSES, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. You will never know what this means to me. I am sorry that my post was so emotional and negative. I will say that now, I am going to a wonderful friends home state to try my luck at having the surgery. This place where I will be has alot more physicians and hospitals to help me. I am having to sacrafice my home and my dogs for this to happen but it is now time for me to look after me. I hope I can get family to take over here for me. Thank you for the love and the responses. Keep your fingers crossed and hopefully I will have good news soon. Much love to you all.......Renee

God Bless You and Good Luck Renee. Praying that you find a great surgeon to take your case very soon.

Renee, I was checking the site to see if you had responded at all. I was pretty worried about you. So how soon will you be able to relocate with your friend? Will she be able to take care of you? I do hope you are able to find a doctor who will perform surgery on you. You deserve this. It sounds like God has heard your cries and has provided this for you. Please keep us informed as how this works for you. Karen