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Hi, I can't believe I'm thinking of going through with this weight loss surgery. But, I have to do something and I have tried everything. You name it I have done it. For over a year I been thinking of taking this route but I never got the nerve to call my insurance company and finding out of they cover Gastric Bypass Surgery and one day I made myself called and to my surprise they do cover it but you have to meet some criteria which I DO. I was so excited when I heard this. That same day I went to a seminar in Celebration Hospital on weight loss surgery and after the seminar I was even more excited. I had decided that I wanted to get the Lapband procedure instead of the Roux-en Y gastric bypass but my excitement didn't last too long because my insurance company will not approve the lapband unless I was medically at high risk to have the RYGB surgery which I am not. I also found that Dr. Lee that does the weight loss surgery at Celebration Hospital is not covered by my insurance company at a 100%. I would have to pay 10,000. Out-of-packet fee. But his staff gave me a Dr. in Ocala that my insurance will cover 100% if I was to be approved. So, July 12, 2005 I went to a seminar at Dr. Jawad...My aunt that lives in Ocala met me there and she was very supportive. At the seminar they told us that I have to take some steps before they can submit it to my insurance company for approval. I have to get blood work, psychiatric evaluation, nutrition consultation, a letter from my primary doctor supporting the surgery, evidenced that I have tried losing weight on my own for at least a 6 months period. Plus they advice that I write a letter to my insurance company expressing why I want this surgery.
Anyway, today is August 11, 2005 and I have done everything that Dr. Jawad required before submitting it to my insurance company but I can't find myself faxing the information to Dr. Jawad's office.
I have never been overweight until a car accident 7 years ago. I had two kids and I didn't gain any weight. As of now I have no medical problem but I am 100 lbs overweight and I don't want to wait until I do have some major medical problems to have this surgery. I am scared at one moment and the next moment I am excited. Has anyone had these mixed feelings????
I would love to hear from other people that had the surgery or is planning to have the surgery. Please write to me and share your feeling and experiences.
This all for now....I will try to update ASAP.
Wow, it's been a long time since I have kept in touch. Well, I never did fax the paperwork to Dr. Jawad. I chickened out. But the process of getting all the paperwork done so I can go through the gastro bypass and not actually having the surgery changed my lifestyle. For weeks, the surgery was all I had on my mind from the minute I wake up to the minute I fell asleep (which I didn't get much sleep) all I kept thinking was I should just go through it, stop being a chicken. But, I just couldn't do it because at the end I kept telling myself even if you have this surgery you have to change your lifestyle. So, that is exactly what I did...I changed my lifestyle without having the surgery. I have lost a total of 47 lbs since August 2005 and I feel great. I can't believe I only have about 50 more lbs to lose....I am half way there and I know I can lose the other 50 lbs. This time things are different because I have a different attitude. I eat to live, I don't live to eat. I workout 4-5 times a week. I eat anything I want...I just balance my meals. I pay attention to the GI level of the food and keep a log of my meals...which helps a lot. I don't let myself feel guilty if I eat something that I shouldn't have or tell myself since I already eat that piece of cake or whatever it might be that I might as well just eat what I want for the rest of the day and start new tomorrow. Tomorrow might never come. Just remember that your mental attitude those make a difference in your weight loss. I love all the compliments I have been getting from friends and family members. I am shopping in normal size clothing stores and it's a great feeling. It's been 6 years since I been able to do that. I love my new life.
Anyway, I end it now...I'll keep you updated.
November 14 - I am now down 54 lbs. I keep you update!
March 5 2006 - Wow it's been a long time and a wonderful journey. I am down 78 lbs. I had a tummy tuck 3 months ago and I am feeling on top of the world. Having the tummy tuck has been the best thing I have ever done beside having my two daughters. I turned 40 on Jan 27th and I feel like I just turned 20. I can't even explain the way I feel. All I can say life is great and I'm loving it. I have about 30 more lbs to go and believe me they will be gone soon.
Once again I'll keep you updated.
