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Linda B. 22 years, 3 months ago

Hi Chris...try to keep your chin up. I know this is hard to do sometimes, we all have days like that. I don't think we'd be human if we didn't. About the Prozac...you might want to talk to your doctor about trying a different med, I used to take Prozac too, did for a coupole of years. My doctor changed it because it became less effective for me. Professionals have called it "Prozac Poop-Out". Just a thought because there are many new drugs out there for depression now. So hang in there, and keep sharing your feelings...God Bless You.

Kate G. 22 years, 3 months ago

Hang on and remember you can do this. It's one step at a time. Before you know it, I bet you'll be amazed that you got the approval and will move to the shell-shocked "I have a date" phase! Just keep on course with your plans and try to keep the faith. I take Prozac and also get major migraines. I had my surgery 24 days ago and am getting my first postop migraine - DOGGONE cycle of mine! Hoping my meds will work! Hugs and keep posting. It's the biggest support I ever had for this - posting everyday (even when I had nothing really to say lol) and getting to know everyone! Kate

Claire B. 22 years, 3 months ago

Hi Chris, I saw your post about being on Prozac. I too take Prozac, I have taken it (60mg) for 7 yrs. I had my surgery on Oct 30, 2002. I didn't take it the day of surgery and I asked to be put back on it 5 days after surgery. My surgeon put me back on it, but now I am taking only 40mg and I am doing very well. I understand your depression problems. I too have them, along with fybromylagia and migraines. I used to take pain meds daily for prevention and stronger ones for pain, when it got out of control. Today I take only Prozac and Ambien to sleep. My fybro pain is MUCH better and I have only had 6 migraines since surgery. I think that losing weight makes me feel better about ME, and therefore I feel better physically. Please feel free to email me anytime. God Bless you,

MommaAngel 22 years, 3 months ago

HI CHRIS I just want you to know that I am praying that you will have a quick and smooth recovery to the losing side. LORD BLESS

Sharon Neva 22 years, 3 months ago

CHRIS~~ HANG IN THERE~~ Everything happens for a reason. Sometimes it's hard to wait, but have patience and courage."If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible to you."

Jamie M. 22 years, 3 months ago

DON'T give up!! Best wishes. Jamie

Chrisy D. 22 years, 3 months ago

Well this week has been a roller coaster. i spoke with my Doctors ins. person and they told me United Healthcare has not approved any of their patients. Some as old as six months. She said they send the info and uhc claims they never get it so they send it again and this goes on and on. I spoke to our Human Resourse persona and got the fax number of our client rep at uhc and had them fax my ins. info direct to the client rep. i sure hope this helps. I am soooooooooo anxious (same as everyone else) I am a tke charge person and can cnot stand to wait on ineffecetive people. So I guess i will have to learn to wait and develop patience. I have no patience but I do have loads of perseiverance. I see my pic is up nor. Told you all I was aon old grandma. My worst day this week my sister went out to dinner so i could vent. She said something very true. So what if it takes a year. Then i will give it a year. Besides my oldest daughter just told me she is expecting a baby in Sept. (Her last baby was 20 years ago) she is 36 and newly remarried. Anyway I have something to look forward to in the fall even if it is not a new me. I am not giving up I will create a new me. I decided to start drinking water and get off the diet drinks to prepare and trying to sip water all day at work to get used to the change. I wish i could only eat less too but i am so nervous i stay revenous. It doesnt help that i had an asthma attack last week and was put on double my cortzone inhaler and that makes my sugar crazy and me more hungrier than ever. Wish me luck WLS I will be thinking of all the pre ops this week end. LOL Chrisy D

Theresa F. 22 years, 4 months ago

Hi Chris, Dr. Shina will be performing my surgery on Jan. 31. He is an excellent surgeon with an excellent reputation. I wish I could give you some words of advice for your husband, but I don't really have anyone against me having the surgery. I had my first consult on Nov. 12 and my surgery was scheduled within 2 weeks. Am I scared? Of course. But am I worried I'm not going to survive? Not in the least. I have complete faith in the Doc and the Higher Powers that be. Try to have your husband focus on the outcome of the surgery instead of the surgery itself, I know thats one thing thats keeping me sane. I think about how I will feel and look this summer, and I know its all going to be worth it. Good luck with everything, and if you have any questions or concerns, I will be happy to help if I can. God Bless. ~ Theresa

Chrisy D. 22 years, 4 months ago

Well my decision is now go for it. I have seen the surgeon. Dr Mark Shina and was impressed and feel very much at ease with him. I have faxed letters to all of my specialists to forward my medical information to Dr Shina and am now anxiously awaiting the information to get to his office so they can apply for the surgery with my inusrance company. I called the insurance company about a month ago and the told me it was covered if I was morbidly obease (I am sorry to admit that fact) and I have many medical problems including diabetes that may help in the approval process. I am also an asthmatic, have liver problems and an heart arrythmia, I went to my pcp last week for a few of the blood tests Dr Shina requested so i am waiting for them to get back as well. Once you make the decision to do this it seems as if time drags. My husband is very anxious and says if he could take me to court to stop this he would He is scared I will doe and I am too. But I can't convince him I would die anyway it is just a matter of time. This way I will either die immediately or have more time than i would of had the way I am. I guess it is like Russian Roulett if you get the bullet now then you are gone or if you beet it then you are safe and the odds are in your favor so awhile. LOL to everyone who is still thinking and thoe just entering the other side I hope to join you soon C

cat P. 22 years, 4 months ago

Welcome Chris,May God be with you to a healthier life. Cat Price