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So I went by a shoe store the other day and saw the cutest pair of high heals and I just stood there staring at them....I think I was actually trying to picture them on my feet.  I have never been able to wear high heels because of my weight.  That will be one thing I can accomplish when I am reborn....I can't wait.

After doing some investigating with my insurance (UHC) I found out they do not cover anything to do with weight loss.  After finding this out I let it go....So it's renewal time for our insurance. As I go over the plans with our VP I see that BCBS has put a bid in for our insurance.  In my mind I was hoping and praying that #1 my employer would consider them and #2 that they would cover the WLS.  When we meet with the Account Rep I look through the plan summaries and to my surprise in the Exclusions portion it states: We do not cover Weight Loss except for surgical intervention for WLS....I felt like the heavens opened up and someone sent me the greatest glimmer of hope.  Our new insurance is effective 9/1/09.  I WILL be calling to see about an appointment since I hear it can take a few weeks to get in. 

Good Day All!

I am so frustrated today.  I do not know why.  I have all these doctors appointments with the weight loss clinic, each time I go its a $50 co-pay.....just found out I have sleep apnea which will cost me a few hundred dollars since the insurance does not cover the machine.....my knees are killing me.....what else can be wrong....O and I have to find a new job because my company is being sold off in the next few months.  I am so unmotivated by the time I get home I do not want to do anything but sleep, going to the gym at 7pm is the last thing on my mind.  I was supposed to go to a Weight Loss Seminar to learn about the different types of surgeries and was told I can not attend because the surgeons will not do surgery on anyone with a BMI higher than 55.....so what do I do eat carrot sticks and drink water until I get it down to 55....I think I need a vacation.  Anyone have anything encouraging to say to me...I sure could use it.

Today I visited Dr. Tomcho with Carolinas Weight Management & Wellness Center.  I will be going on the 6 month supervised diet in hopes that I will be bale to drop 50lbs and get approved for the Gastric bypass surgery.  My doctors demeanor was great and he even told me he had faith in me that I can do it.  That was the first time anyone had ever said that to me.  I will attend an information session next week with CMC.  I am hoping that this goes smooth but if it does not I will fight it to the end,  With everything else going on in my life I can't give up especially when it comes to me. I will be updating as I start my new eating regimen and exercise as well. If anyone has any tips please share!

So I saw my new M.D. and she is just an angel.  We went over my medical history and I told her that I had been without anxiety medicine for 3 months and she was shocked.  She listened to all my concerns and referred me to the Carolina Weight Management center.  This is where my journey will begin.  She wants me to go ahead and do the 6 month supervised diet program and then her and the weight management center are going to appeal my exclusion on my plan based on my other issues:  panic disorder, sleep apnea, family history of diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.  She also did a test on me for Polysystic Ovarian Syndrome.  She says most woman who are overweight and have never had children test positive for this.  Funny thing is I was going to reschedule my visit and something inside of me told me to go.  I am hoping and praying that with my discipline and patience something great comes out of this. 

Please keep me in your prayers.

Until next time.....Viva tu vida como si fuera el ultimo dia...

I have been in Charlotte for 3 months now and I am missing my familiar surroundings.  I am not sure of this is a slump, depression or what.  I have been off of my anxiety medication for a few eeks now and cannot wait to go back to the doctor.  Every day it seems like the smalles thing breaks me. I am a nervous wreck and cant seem to find anything that can take my mondd off of the struggle I am hving to go through just to get this life saving surgery.  I am going to try and calm down and see if I can get my mond clear.  Monday is the free seminar with the surgeons office.  Hopefully they can help with fighting the exclusion on my plan. 

I am in the process of trying to find a doctor in NC.  I have recently relocated (Homesick) and started my research.  My first brick wall has been put up....the WLS is an exclusion in the plan.  I am determined to fight this.  I am trying to put all of my medical records together and have them sent to me so I can present them to the surgeon on my first visit.  Maybe with a book as thick as a bible (my medical records) for the last 10 years I will have some luck. When I told my boss she was shocked.  I guess if it doesn't affect you it does not matter.  I am going to keep my faith and hopefully something will work my way. 

I have recently started going to the gym and doing water aerobics.  It makes me feel great to move and feel free.  If I had the tool to help me I would be on my way to being a loser. 

Please keep me in your prayers. 

I have been so busy with work and getting ready for the birth of my godson that I finally have a chance to leave a few words...

I have been changing my eating habits choosing healthier options and finding new ways to enjoy the foods I luv.  I have lost 10 pounds in a month it was the hardest 10 pounds I lost though.  I am currently trying to save up the money for my surgeon which is the $2000 fee.  My other half will hopefully be starting a new job that will allow him to add me to his plan and they cover the surgery.....  

I visited my doctor last month and everything came out great then I started talking to her about my weird sleep habits and how I could sleep for hours at a time during the day and still feel like crap.  So she sent me to get a sleep study and long and behold I have sleep apnea.  Last week I went for the CPAP study and boy was that the most uncomfortable thing I had to do especially having to sleep on your back.  Grrr....



Well surprisingly I did some research and a lot more people have sleep apnea and do not even know it.  

Now I know that I need this surgery more than ever.  

Sleeping with a machine is not my idea of a comfortable night's sleep.

I was scared and did not know what to expect when I arrived to the information session.  As I sat in the back corner and listened to everything Dr. Bour had to say I realized that this doctor and his team have been put on this earth with a purpose and that is to be angels to us overweight individuals who have had it with the yo-yo dieting or the scrutiny that we deal with on a day to day basis.  Up until yesterday I thought that as much as I put my mind to dieting I was the one that was failing but left that meeting with a sense of relief that even the good doctor knows that diets don't work.  A tool is needed for permanent change.  I attended the session with a friend whom is also my other half's co-worker.  Janet- You and I are soul friends and I will be here for you girl!


Well now starts the thinking process, hundreds of thoughts running through my head, do I do it?  In order for me to get this done I would have to be legally married to Eddie so do I do a rush ceremony?  What a weekend I have ahead of me but I leave it in God's hands!

Till Later!

Live,Laugh and Love like it's the last time!

 Tonight is my information session and I am very eager to learn waht awaits me.  I have had a rough day at work today and there is very little stopping me from running and gettting a Caramel Machiato and slurping it down....but I will behave and have my 10 calorie Jello cup instead.  I tell you I would think there were a full moo9n out today.  Well time to release and revive as I am leaving soon and heading over to meet Dr. Bour....I am so excited....will update when I get back.


Peace Luv and Hugs