May 7th, Approved!

May 07, 2010

So last night I got the letter in the mail from Dr. Glucks office. I got APPROVED...yea. So know I wait... just need the surgery date.
I guess I could start by saying alittle bit about myself. I am 36 years old, two children and a wonderful, wonderful man.. a fabulous job...but I'm a little over 300 pounds and can hardly breath anymore. I smoke about a half a pack a day, and love me some Sweet's and diet coke.. lol.
I have been over weight for as long as I can remember, but have never been one to let it define who I am. I have wanted to have this surgery for at least 10 years or so. I actually went about 9 1/2 years ago to a surgeon and my insurance company denied me. I was devastated and just went on with my life. In Nov 2007 I started a new job and found out the Insurance I have would cover the procedure. How awesome I thought. Then after much investigation i found out that If I went to a hospital with in my organization..(I work for a Trinity Hospital) that it would be covered at 100%. Wow! Did I say WOW!!! Then I met Dr. Brian Gluck in Muskegon Michigan, what a wonderful caring man. He believes this surgery is a tool and a journey.. his office staff are the most wonderful caring people I think I have ever met. So there you have it.. alittle about me.. I plan on keeping a journal from here on out because I have found myself wanting to see what it's like for people mentally and physically right from the beginning. So maybe there is someone out there that might be able to get something out of what I say or do..and if it helps just one person..then hey it'll be all worth it.. Plus I am finding that the more I type the more at ease I feel... weird hu!

Shannon

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About Me
Battle Creek, MI
Location
34.0
BMI
RNY
Surgery
08/03/2010
Surgery Date
Mar 01, 2010
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