Jamie7557

Send Message

Block

Add Friend

MY Story HUH!!!!

Oh were or were to I begin, I think I have sat down a dozen times to write this, but could not figure out what to say and what to leave out. My husband Jason and I got married on Jan 29th 2002, So I will start there. At the time we got married my oldest son Zac was 3. I was 5'3' and about 175. Still considered overweight for my height. My husband loved me anyway. In December of the same year I was sexually assaulted and began to really pack on the pounds. At the time I really believed that the heavier I got and the more damage I did to my looks the less likely it would be to ever have this happen again. It late 2004 after the birth of my second son Cody, I decided that it was time to lose the weight that haunted me for so long. I went on Atkins and did so with diligence. I lost about 80 pounds and everyone was so proud of me. I began to have some health issues, and eating the wrong way. I soon not only gained back what I had lost, but a whole lot more. Now here I sit at 259lbs, and this is where my story truly begins.

In March of 2006 my family and I moved from Texas to California, and in August, I began the investigating WLS. My insurance is Healthnet through my husbands company. At the time I began the adventure I was around 240. I had an HMO so of course I had to go through the medical group. I began with my PCP who put me through a HUGE battery of tests. I had blood work....an EKG....an EEG....Sleep apnea test, plus I had to divuldge my whole struggle with weight loss.

What I truly found ironic during this process was the fact that my husband and I pay over $300 a month for insurance, and here I am begging a medical group not to approve the surgery, but just right a freakin referal. What is wrong with this world? At this time my BMI was 42, I had Sleep Apnea, boarderline high blood presure. I had PCOS which resulted in a Hystorectomy. Plus with my son Cody I had gestational Diebeties, which the doctors said would turn to full blown diabetes if the weight didn't come back. In the end the Medical groups said that I was neight heavy enough of sick enough for them to write the referal. This was late October 2006. My husbands insurance changes ever January so I decided to wait to persue surgery until January of 2007.

December 25th 2006,

Here is my picture

Ok Ok , I know pretty bad, it is funny you know because when I look in the mirror I don't see this.

January 1st 2007

Whhooooweeee, my insurance has changed now I have a POS (point of service) which means I can go to any Dr. I have set up an apointment with Dr. Owens office. I have my Psyhc evaluation on Jan 11th.

January 11 2007

I met with Karina today she is my patient cordinator and she is supper nice. I also had my evaluation and the DR. said that I am a great canidate for the surgery. I have to follow up with the nutritionist and meet with Dr. Owens next week on the 18th. If I get the go ahead from both of them Karina will submit all my paper work to the insurace for approval.

January 18th 2007

I met with the Nutritionist today and he was great. He stressed vitamins and protein. I also met with Dr. Owens, and he was WONDERFUL!!!!!!! He is very patient and understanding, and really took the time to answer all of my quetions. I did not feel rushed at all. I am very comfortable with him.

January 23rd 2007

I got the call from Karina today and she said that she has received all the written reports from my evaluations and she submitted everything to the insurance company. She told me to start calling every couple of days to incourage them to make a decision and get on the good side of the medical management team.

January 26th 2007

WOOHOOO!!!!!!

A-P-P-R-O-V-E-D

OMG, I can't even believe it. I have read hundreds and hundreds of stories on OH where people struggle with insurance, for months to years, I have my approval in 3 days!!!!!!! I can't even believe it. I am so lucky!!!!!!

January 26th 2007 (UPDATE)

Today just can't get much better Karina called me at 2:00 and told me that I am scheduled for surgery on February 28th 2007 that is only one month away. I will have to do a two week pre-op liquid diet, and then I am all set. I can't believe it, I am now really nervous. I will update again closer to surgery time......Thanks for all the support!!!!

February 14th 2007

Happy Valentine's day!!!! Well by this time in two weeks, I will be out of surgery and Happy Drugs!!! Woowee. I started my two week pre-op liquid diet today. So far so good. I thought that for sure I would be dying by 10am. I drink about 10 cans of diet coke everyday. I thought that for sure the withdrawel from that would be horrific. We as it turns out, it has been so bad. I do have a slight headache, but I have been able to keep in under control with just some advil. For lunch I had some cream of Broccolli soup and a StrawBerry and Bananna Protein Shake. I have not felt hungry but one time today and so I drank another protein shake and I really do feel ok. I am really trying to make this a mind over matter thing. I am so determined to make this work. I will keep you posted on how the next few days go...but day one is DONE!!!

February 17, 2007 ~

Well today I am on day 4 so far I am feeling pretty good. I thought the weekend was going to be the hardest and it has been. I am sticking in out and I have lost 4.5 pounds in three days...Not to shabby

February 21, 2007

Well I am excited to remort that I am on day 8 of my liquid diet, and have lost 7 pounds. It is amazing to me that I don't feel hungary most of time. By the way I tried a triple dose of protein in a shake and it made me feel really sick, so don't try that. Other than that, I am getting my hair highlighted tomorrow, and my nails and toes done on Saturday. I will be all set. At lease I will look good for my surgery. I can't wait to get to the losers bench, I feel like this last month has just dragged on and on. I will as always keep you posted

About Me

Friends 20