Marci M
I am 33 years old and weigh 320lbs. I have high blood pressure, borderline diabetic, depression/anxiety, arthritis, Reflux, and IBS. I have a family history of Connective Tissue Disorder, Lupus, Fibromylacia, Osteoarthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. The doctors have told me that I am already showing signs of some of these as well. My mother had all of the above mentioned, she died at the age of 46 from Sudden Cardiac Death. She was obese, as is the rest of my family. I have two sons (3yrs and 9 yrs old). I am scared that if I do not do something, I will not live to see them get married and have kids of their own. I have a WONDERFUL loving husband who supports me having the surgery, even though he is scared something bad will happen. He and the boys are the best thing that has ever happened to me and I love them so much. This is why I need to do this. I am so tired of being misserable and I know I have to do something about this weight issue before it is too late. My insurance will not cover any weight loss surgeries, even if they are for health issues. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield - State Insurance. I need to find out what my options are both surgically and financially. I don't know how I will ever be able to pay for this kind of surgery, but I have to try to find a way somehow!
