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Ok, so I faxed all my paperwork. A few weeks passed and no deductions were taken from my check. So I called HR. They said they had been emailing me about an incomplete form for over a month...
WELL... I never checked my business email and they never thought to call me... 
SO NOW I AM WAITING TO SEE IF THEY WILL BE NICE AND PROCESS THE FORMS NOW OR IF I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL OPEN ENROLLMENT!!
Of course, my fears are setting back in because Im beginning to think that its just "not meant for me" ...
PLEASE PRAY FOR ME!!!!

Well yesterday I faxed my insurance paperwork to my  HR dept. I will have insurance by July 1. I picked an HMO... and I know that creates the hassle of referrals, BUT it also only puts me out of pocket $1000. to have the surgery.... so I will deal with the referral issue!
Im actually getting kind of excited. Im hoping that by the end of the summer, I will have an appt to see Dr. Byrne for the consult and maybe even be able to start the NEW YEAR off with surgery!!!
Keep on prayin for me!!!

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he got bit by the jealousy bug! all of a sudden men that talk to me or are flirtatious with me are gonna get beat down.
To tell you the truth at first I thought it was sweet! but then we I started thinking about the history of our marriage... it began to really piss me off! I mean he was the one flirting with all these women while I was out working my @$$ off in FL... so now that Im getting alittle attention... all of a sudden thats an issue for him!
well... im not in the mood for that these days!

Well... my job finally made me permanent. So... I will have medical benefits as of July 1... that means I can schedule appts finally. 
In the meantime I have been gathering paperwork. I got my medical records from 2002 to current. The older ones will take FOREVER! But I am working on what I can to pass the time. I wish I could get scheduled for a seminar with Dr. Byrne, but I want to wait until after July. I figure if I have waited this long ... whats another few weeks. Its almost June... and then I can go see my PCP, get my MRI of my lumbar spine....and get back to exercising!  Enjoy my summer!!!! 
But I would be lying if I told you that I wasnt anxious! This year is my last year in PLUS SIZE clothes! I am determined!!!!

Yesterday I was determined to have a good day. I was in a good mood, I had a good night sleep, my back didnt hurt and I wasnt stressed out!
But then I got an email from dad that said I was "taking the easy way out by having WLS" He goes on further to say that he knew people that had WLS and they regained back all their weight lost and even more!
I thought parents were supposed to be supportive and encouraging.
I dont know where my parents were when JESUS was handing out those characteristics, BUT THEY DIDNT GET ANY!!!
It is so heartbreaking to know that I dont have their support. And more irritating that they think WLS is the "easy way out"
having your stomach divided and intestines re-routed is FAR FROM EASY!!!! Changing the rest of your life is FAR FROM EASY!!! Markng the decision that your future health is more important than your fear is FAR FROM EASY!!!! BUT I AM IRRITATED THAT MY DAD OF ALL PEOPLE, WHO IS OBESE HIMSELF WOULD SAY THAT TO ME!!! IT REALLY HURT ME. BUT I'LL BE OK. I WILL HEAD DOWN THIS ROAD WITH MY HUSBAND, MY KIDS, MY SISTER AND MY GOD AND I WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!!!!

ok... so last night was the seminar down at MUSC. First let me tell you that driving down there is like HELL for me! I feel so lost all the time and I hate one way streets! BUT I MADE IT... 
so...
Dr. Bryne seemed nice. I am in love with his accent! I didnt think he would still have one since he has been in the US for forever, but he does...and its cute.
OK... moving on...
there was about 100 people there! OMG!!! 
they had a chessy movie playing about success stories... and I cired because there was one lady who was holding her daughter and you know how I am about my babies. But it was cool. 
His administrative chick talked about $ and insurance, then his dietician... and she seemed kinda short...
and then he came up there. He told a few jokes... which was nice and he smiled warmly. I like him. Right now his surgery schedule is booked out a month... thats not too bad. And he offers a PREOP program... so if your insurance makes you do the  6 month diet thing BEFORE they will approve you... his clinic does that too. Which is good to know because I dont have PCP yet! 
I did decide to do a MRI on my spine, because my low back pain is killing me and he said degenerative disc disease is related to obesity, which I didnt know.  SO... all in all... it was worth it! Im excited!!! I should have benefits by July 1st... so Im ready!!!!

I know it sounds dumb to be excited over  a seminar, but I am! AND... I have found some friends that are waiting for surg too so thats great! Sometimes I feel kinda left out of the forums because its mostly post op folks... but I have found some that are waiting too...
YEAH!!! so we have agreed to wait together!
Anyways, 
life is good. Its a good day! its cold and windy. Id rather be in sweats on my couch watching movies, cuddled up with my honey... 
but my lotto numbers didnt match and Im at work!
one more week until the seminar! YEAH!!!!

over the weekend I got all sorts of remarks about my decision to pursue WLS. 
What is everyones problem?
And why is everyone so opiniated about something they know little about?
I am tired of the comments about what is best for my life. Especially from those folks who have never lived a fat day in their life. Give me a break!
My husband is doing better though. and really he is all that matters ;0)
Im actually getting excited about the idea of completing the journey this time. I keep reading posts everyday to see what everyone talks about. they are encouraging and informative. 
I appreciate everyones honesty!!!! TODAY WILL BE A GOOD DAY!!!

I am scheduled for yet another seminar. May 15th!  
Apparently this step 1 for the MUSC program. The website is alittle outdated (it says to call for packet and then go to seminar) when in fact you have to go to the seminar to get the packet. 
The operator continued on to tell me what a stickler Dr. Bryne is about the seminar, which is funny since he's not a stickler for making sure his site is updated, but WHATEVA!
In any event, I made a small tiny itsy bitsy step towards surgery. I have been here before, but I figure if its meant to be, it will all fall into place.