New and first time talking about my weight out loud in public.

Jan 05, 2016

Well I'm finally ready to join a group and talk about my weight. Outside of my immediate family, no one knows I'm in the process of getting this surgery set and completed. I've never been one to talk about myself much and especially not my weight. My mother had the surgery and as did my grandmother. So I'm well versed with a lot of the processes but they had their surgeries 10+ yrs ago and things have changed. 

ive always been afraid to ask others questions regarding their surgeries but from what I've seen/read on here already, it's a whole community out there to support one another.

im almost finished with my pre-op appts and then everything gets sent for approval. I'm scared as hell. I went through this entire process about 8yrs ago and got denied from my insurance at that time. Their reasoning: I didn't have a long enough history of being obese to qualify. I've been obese since I was 10, ranging anywhere from 50-200#s overweight over the span of my almost 30 yrs. I was devistated and heartbroken. It took me until this year to try again. ive already been approved by the psych dr and am just waiting on the dietician to clear me next week. Again, I am freaking out. I know it won't make things better or change things, just that put it in the stomach "what if I messed something up" mindset.

anyone else been in this situation before? Any advice? 

Thanks :)

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