On pins & needles...

Jan 03, 2009

So, as many of you may already know, my mom has been going through the hoops for LAP RNY. She finished all her requirements and supervised weigh loss program the first week of December. We were secretly hoping that she'd be approved by Christmas time, but that didn't happen. I saw her last night and she said that she called her insurance (Kaiser) this week, but they told her that their was nothing in her file. Yikes!!!

I want this soooo bad for her. I just keep thinking and don't really know how to verbalize this to her...but her quality of life is going to improve so much! For instance, last night my family met for dinner at my sister's condo-which is on the third floor and a good maybe 30 steps to get to. My mom was already there by the time I got there, but going down the steps seemed to be so hard for her. She mentioned that her knees were terrible. I kinda said under my breath "not for long". Another problem she has is sleeping. It was deemed through this process (and 2 sleep studies) that she has severe sleep apeana. She has a breathing machine, but can't stand to wear it. She's tossing and turing all night.

I just think about all the things she's going to be able to accomplish without feeling the pain of the knees or feeling tired because the weight has prevented her from sleeping through the night. She's still so young and full of life.

My dad mentioned this week that they are going to the local YMCA and sihn up for a gym membership since they have free registration until January 18th. So, thats one step in the right direction. She's very lucky she has a good support system behind her. Everything is in place...now if only the insurance company would hurry up!!

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