Dory1961
I have been trying since October 29th 2002 to get this surgery approved by Ohio Medicaid. It is not a covered benefit so we had to go a long way to prove medical necessity. I have sleep apnea, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomegally,hepatomegally, GERD, Joint pain, arthritis in my joints, high b/p, high cholesterol and triglycerides
Its been 6 months since I had the WLS and I am so happy with my results and have no regrets about having the surgery. I have gone from 310 pounds to 167 in six short months. It seems that my brain is in overtime working hard to catch up with my body. I am working hard to get in the best shape of my life. I work out every day and do water Aerobics and work out on the treadmill and weight machines at the gym. I think working out has kept my arms and legs nicely toned. But I know that I will have to have the tummy tuck. But what do you expect after losing so much weight and the c sections and other abdominal surgeries. So I knew that I would have trouble firming up the tummy. Oh well. I am still thrilled with my new life and finding each new day such a wonderful adventure.
This summer I had the Big WOW moment at Kings Island by easily fitting into the roller coasters and keeping up with the rest of our group as we ran from ride to ride. The Cinci conference was amazing. Meeting all the people here on the board was so great. I made some lifelong friends there that weekend.
I think thats about it for now. I go next Monday to see Dr Mikami for my 6 month check up and hope to be at his one year goal for me at 6 months. He will either be happy or yell at me for losing too fast. LOL He is such a sweetheart I cant imagine him yelling too much.
Love and hugs,
Laura
