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I was called yesterday by the Bariatric clinic to inform me that suddenly Aetna is saying I don't have coverage, after they said on 1/7 that I did.  I got a copy of our policy and sure enough, it clearly states in the exclusions that no coverage is available for any surgery related to weighloss even with comorbidities.  They went on to say that they spoke to my husband on 1/5 and told him that I did not have Bariatric coverage.  This also angers me, because IF my husband was told that, we wouldn't have continued to shell out money for phych exams and Dr. visits and SWL classes. 

I am feeling so many things!  I have lost 25 lbs, but it was for a goal.  I don't know if I can do it on my own.  It scares me to think that I have to keep going on my own.  I don't know if I have that kind of strengh.... especially when I never have had before

After meeting my weightloss goal on Friday, I met with Dr. Mattar this morning.  He was very happy and encouraging.  He told me that my age was listed at 40 when I was there to see him in January.  He asked me what age I was today.  I told him I felt MUCH younger.  He told me I sure looked it.   He is submitting everything to insurance and I will be scheduled for my pre-op testing.  I am down 25 pounds.  I am going to continue the liver reduction diet.  I am trying to psych myself up for the rejection from my insurance company.  Rejection is never good. 

The official count on the scale this morning was down 15.5 lbs.  Only 4.5 pounds to go.  I was hoping to get all 20 down before my Psych and follow up this Thursday.  But I am proud of what I have done so far.  I am not as anxious as I was before about the Psych exam.  I am thinking farther down the road to approval.  I anticipate being denied the first time it is submitted to my insurance.  If I prepare myself for the rejection, I hope to avoid running and getting a deep dish pizza to comfort my pain and make me feel "better."

I am looking forward to coming to work this summer.  See my office is full of cute, thin, young girls.  They all dress and look great.  I am invisible.   I thought at first it was because I was new.  But it has continued since August.  No one speaks to me in the hallway, or pops into my office to offer a "good Morning."   However the 20ish size 4 with the office down from mine is always giggling at someone in her office.  Its not that I really care to have the attention of dorky old, egotistical attorneys, its just acknowledgment.  I work hard for them and would appreciate a greeting once in a while.  I love my job so that is what keeps me coming every day.  I do have a good friend who got me this job, and she totally gets it, much to my surprise.

I am gonna be so thin and beautiful and not give them the time of day......(evil laugh)  HA  HA  HA

Well, I am proud to say I have now lost 12.5 lbs.  Only 8 to go and 2 weeks to get it done.  I am proud of my self that I made it thru Super Bowl weekend without the usual crap in my mouth.  I didn't really want any of it.  OK, I'll admit the cheese and mushroom pizza really looked good.  But hey, I have had pizza before, and I know what it tastes like.  I got my first weight loss notice at church yesterday.  My work pants are starting to slide off my waist and sit on my hips.  It feels good, but bunches up in my crotch area too much....lol   So, I may be looking for an excuse to go to Kohl's and buy a new pair of work pants.  We are planning our Spring Break vacation for the first week of April.  I am so excited about it.  I can't wait to show my daughter the beach and the ocean.  This is a much deserved vacation for all of us.  I am pretty sure my surgery will be set for later in the month so it will be great to get rest and relaxation before the real work begins....