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Early in the process. I haven't even been approved yet!
Feb 02, 2014
I have been frequenting this website for some time- maybe the last couple of years- considering/dreaming of getting wls. ( I just learned what "wls" means, so I feel like I'm in the loop now!)
WLS has not been a realistic option for me to even ponder until now because I have not had a decent health insurance plan in 8 years and 8 years ago I never thought that I would be at 275lbs. I, like all of you, have tried everything. I succeeded once, when I was 18 and got down to 175lbs from 220. It has slowly crept back up and then some. Since 2005 I have gained 100lbs. I have gained 15lbs just in the last year. I have had several factors that have affected this out of control spiral, but I won't bore you with the details.
I started making calls soon after I got insurance through my business (yay!). Last week, I got my primary care doctors approval for a referral to Miriam Hospital's weight loss program and then I called University Surgical Associates to get a form sent out for a screening. Their bariatric surgeon is hosting a free informational seminar on February 12th, so I would love to get necessary tasks done by then so that I can attend! I am eager to get the ball rolling as quickly as possible. I hope I am approved by the doctors, surgeon and insurance. I can't think of a reason why I wouldn't be.
My sister is graduating from college in May and I have to fly to California to attend. All I can think about is how I don't want to be fat for a vacation. That's why I haven't taken one in my entire adult life. 28 and never been on vacation because I know I won't enjoy it. I even visited a Medi Weight Loss clinic to see if that might be a good option to take off some weight before May. It was there that I found out that I am 54% body fat and have a water percentage of 97%, which is way above normal, which means I am retaining water. I know that even if I get all of the necessary approvals for surgery, it likely won't happen before May. That being said, I wonder what the fasted process has been, from approval date to surgery day?
Crossing my fingers that this can happen for me. Every time I diet and exercise, I become disappointed by the lack of results and give up. There has to be a means to an end. It is to the point that I don't feel like myself and I have lost my motivation to partake in social events.
One thing I have been doing is doing a little yoga and walking. (With my dog, of course!). I am trying to start the changing my habits now so that by the time surgery is done, I have implemented some lifestyle changes. Also, I have been lotioning and oiling my body in hopes of avoiding loose skin down the road. I am curious if there are other females in their late twenties (wow, I'm getting old!) who have had WLS. How was your skin afterwards?
Okay, I'm done writing a forever novel. Hope I wasn't boring!
xo Sarah
