My story starts off like countless others here on this site...I have always had a weight problem. I can remember being in elementary school and having different lunch entries than my classmates because my was lower calorie  lunch was specially prepared by the school's dietician. All through elementary, grade school, and high school I was one of the biggest girls in my class, and though I was always "heavy" I was always very popular and active in different extracurricular activities. Collge was no different, I guess because I've never had a self-esteem issue...even in a room full of skinny girls I always thought I was just as beautiful. I guess I owe that pride in myself to my mom...whom I must say right now is my favorite girl in the whole wide world. I can still hear her words resonating in my ears, " you may be big but you don't have to be sloppy" always carry yourself like a lady and walk with your head held high.

I started researching WLS surgery about 5yrs ago after watching Carney Wilson's story on TV. I thought wow, they do it with a laser now and the healing process is a lot faster. So thus began my WLS journey, I researched and researched and read everything I could find out about it. I even found the doctor I wanted to perform my surgery and started attending his support seminars. I got my packet and filled out all of the information to the best of my ability, the nurse looked it over and said you are a prime candidate for WLS, you should have no problem getting approved...imagine my delight...it was short-lived three days later she called me back and informed me that the company that I worked for did not elect to cover WLS in their policy...and since they paid for my health insurance...well you know the rest. I was devastated, discouraged, and dispondent...what so you mean to tell that the actual insurance carrier covers the surgery, my company just won't pay for it...what dumb sh** is that!! So by this time I've told a couple of my gilrfriends about the surgery and what I've learned from my research because hey I want them to be healthy right along with me, so they decide well let me try and see if I can get approved...what do you know...both of them have not only been approved but are both over a year out and have lost over a 100+ pounds each. Imagine the hurt that I felt...on one hand I am happy and excited for them because they are enjoying their new healthy smaller lives, doing things they have never been able to do before; and on the other hand I'm angry and I can admit a little envious because if it wasn't for me neither one of them would have given WLS a thought.

But I'm glad that I serve a God who is both fair and just, and no isn't always final...and God does everything in His own time and at His own pace.

About Me
lithonia, GA
Location
34.4
BMI
RNY
Surgery
11/05/2009
Surgery Date
May 11, 2009
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