Jackie819

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I am 4 weeks post op today.  Wow what a month.   My first week after surgery I dropped 9 pounds.  I was so happy.  The weight was coming off easily and I was healing really fast.  I weighed myself at week two and week three,  I had not lost anymore weight.  I started to panic.  I felt myself slowly slipping into a depression.  I was convinced I had gone through the surgery for nothing and that I was doomed to be 229 pounds forever .  I was devistated.  I decided to go to a WLS support group during my 3rd week.  Those people were wonderful.  I was not brave enough to talk, but just listening to their stories really inspired me.  I quickly realized that stahs were apart of the game and if I wanted the scale to move it was up to me.  So I made sure my food intake was right on the money...and started exercising.  What do you know????  This morning I am at 224.8.  Success is sweet!  See my doctor in a few days.  We'll see what month 2 holds for me.  Looking forward to it!

Well tomorrow I start my 2 week pre-op diet.  I must say....I'm ready.  I gave my protein shake a trial run yesterday.  It wasn't bad at all.  That helped me relax about the whole thing.  I'm going to take pictures and measurments later today. 

Finally got a decision from my insurance company today.  I GOT APPROVED!!!  I am beyond thrilled.  I was having some serious doubts.  Surgery is scheduled for July 2, 2012!  I'm counting the minutes already.  :0)  I guess I better stop avoiding the camera and start taking some BEFORE pics!

My paperwork was submitted to my insurance company 9 days ago.  I got a call from the RN there saying they needed more information.  They didn't get my sleep study results.  While talking with her she informed me that it didn't look good for getting an approval.  My BMI is 40, but it hasn't been at 40 long enough.  Here's the short version...I'm obese, but not obese enough.  I'm sick, but not sick enough.  I'm definately sad and frustrated.  I haven't given up all hope yet.  She said I might be denied, not that I WAS denied.  I will wait and be patient. I will also continue to pray.  Pray that God leads them to the right answer.  If that answer is no surgery, then I will accept it and continue to work at losing this weight.