My husband has a background in Quality Control in a manufacturing environment.  He is currently an Operations Manager in a similar environment ( I am being semi vague for privacy reasons...  Last thing I want is for our employers to think we are on the hunt for new jobs KWIM =).  He has a wide range of skills and management experience with a degree.  I am much more set in my job.  I actually LOVE my job, but wish they would consider the importance of this surgery not being an exclusion on my plan.  I work in the travel industry.  I have a background in account management and other hospitality related work.  I am also a Certified Emergency Medical technichian and used to work for American Medical Response.  I have also been an emergency dispatcher.  I am going to check in that field also.  If this gives anybody any ideas let me know!  

Thanks!!!

Marie

Belated thanks from "The Big Apple" where I'm taking care of my Mom who was rushed to hospital last Sat. & discharged to her NYC apt. Thurs. Hope to get home Tues.
All prayers for Rosa most welcome!

I am determined to find a way to have WLS.  I have exhausted all options through my employers insurance.  WLS is an exclusion through our Regence Blue Cross Blue Sheild.  My husband works for a small company that does not offer health insurance.  I am unable at this time to self pay and have not been able to find a loan option that will approve me.  I am almost willing to change employers if I knew that the new employer had insurance that covers WLS.  My husband feels the same.  For those who don't mind sharing...what employers in the Portland Oregon area have insurance that covers WLS?

Thanks!

Marie

Thanks for posting! It's always nice to see someone farther out post and let us know what's going on! You are truly an inspiration!

Thanks for sharing Trisha! I know I am not as dedicated as I was the first year....but still maintaining without too much work. But I will be two years in April. Thanks for the advice and best of luck to you on your journey too!

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