Peacefulgem
Never Say Never
Feb 19, 2009
That is what my doctor told me when I told him the weight reduction center had told me that I am not eligible because of my past. "Never say never." If it is in God's plan, then I will have weight loss surgery someday, when the time is right. However, if it is not in His plan, I can and will accept the fact that I have to lose this weight without the help of surgery. As of today, I am down 85 pounds! I've lost a preteen! lol My highest recorded weight was 445 and now I am down to 360. I feel so much better!
Today I went to be tested for PCOS. The doctor walked in, took one look at me and said, "I can guarantee you have it. We don't need to do any testing." She put me on Glucophage and Yazmin and said that should help with some of the symptoms and also help the weight come off faster! How freakin awesome is that?
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Today I went to be tested for PCOS. The doctor walked in, took one look at me and said, "I can guarantee you have it. We don't need to do any testing." She put me on Glucophage and Yazmin and said that should help with some of the symptoms and also help the weight come off faster! How freakin awesome is that?
Not Eligible
Jan 19, 2009
I found out today that I am not and will never be eligible for WLS because I struggle with ocd, anxiety, depression and binge eating and I used to have a problem with cutting myself when I was younger. I am so crushed. The thought of getting the RNY has been what has kept me afloat the last several months. It's been in my thoughts every waking moment. It's been my motivation for the 63 pounds that I have dropped in anticipation and preparation for my surgery... the surgery I will never have.
Has anyone out there been told they were not eligible because of mental reasons? Should I get a second opinion? Is there any hope left at all for WLS in my future or is it a lost cause? Any info or insight would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Jen
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Has anyone out there been told they were not eligible because of mental reasons? Should I get a second opinion? Is there any hope left at all for WLS in my future or is it a lost cause? Any info or insight would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Jen
Rough Times Ahead
Oct 25, 2008
I've been eating healthily for 2 days now. Count them: 2... and I am about to rip somebody's head off for something delicious. I am so damn tired of grapes and broccoli it's not even funny. I am starting to get scared. How can I eat like this the rest of my life? I keep reminding myself that if I don't eat this way then I will just keep getting fatter, have tons of painful obesity related complications, and die a premature death... and I still want to eat fattening foods. There is seriously something wrong with me. I can't do this on my own. I pray that God gives me the strength and will power to do what is right.
Turning Over a New Leaf!
Oct 24, 2008
I just had my phone interview with a gal at the Mercy Center for Weight Reduction... so now the ball is rolling! I am so excited! My insurance requires me to complete 6 months of physician supervised diet counseling before I can have the surgery. I was a bit disheartened when I first heard that but as I've thought more about it, what is 6 months when I've been waiting for this my whole life? Besides, that gives me some time to get a little weight off before my surgery, which can only be a good thing.
I'm a little bit worried about how I'll be able to pay for the vitamins and especially the protein supplements ($200 a month?!?) after surgery. I can probably handle the $35 - $50 for the vitamins but the protein supplements is what is going to really empty the pocketbook. Does anybody out there have any suggestions on where to find good, cheap protein supplements that won't cost anything close to $200 a month? If so, please let me know. Anyway, I need to stop worrying about how I will afford that and keep in mind all of the positive things that will come from getting this surgery. I am leaning heavily towards the RNY Gastric Bypass. I think that is probably the best option for me. I've been looking at Before and After pictures on here and some of them have really blown me away. Especially Lissa Payne. WOW!!! She is seriously my new hero! I hope I can be a sexy biker babe someday! :)
I called the hospital where I had my echocardiogram after taking Phen-Fen years ago, which happens to be the same hospital where they took my mom when she died. I decided I am going to get her medical records also while I am there if possible. My mom was only 40 years old when she died of a massive heart attack. I will always have an empty place in my life where she should be and I don't want to do that to my other family and friends. That is why I want to have this surgery. I have a lot of life left to live and I don't want to have it cut tragically short like my mom's life was.
I've toyed with the idea of having this surgery since my mom passed in 1999 but always came to the conclusion that I would just lose the weight "the right way." In 2001-2002 I lost 202lbs on Weight Watchers. Since then I've gained it all back plus some. I now know that whatever way it takes to get the weight off and keep it off is the right way. I found out recently that I have diabetes. I am 26 years old and I am a 430+lb diabetic. That right there made this decision a pretty simple one. I want to live... not just survive, but really live.
I'm a little bit worried about how I'll be able to pay for the vitamins and especially the protein supplements ($200 a month?!?) after surgery. I can probably handle the $35 - $50 for the vitamins but the protein supplements is what is going to really empty the pocketbook. Does anybody out there have any suggestions on where to find good, cheap protein supplements that won't cost anything close to $200 a month? If so, please let me know. Anyway, I need to stop worrying about how I will afford that and keep in mind all of the positive things that will come from getting this surgery. I am leaning heavily towards the RNY Gastric Bypass. I think that is probably the best option for me. I've been looking at Before and After pictures on here and some of them have really blown me away. Especially Lissa Payne. WOW!!! She is seriously my new hero! I hope I can be a sexy biker babe someday! :)
I called the hospital where I had my echocardiogram after taking Phen-Fen years ago, which happens to be the same hospital where they took my mom when she died. I decided I am going to get her medical records also while I am there if possible. My mom was only 40 years old when she died of a massive heart attack. I will always have an empty place in my life where she should be and I don't want to do that to my other family and friends. That is why I want to have this surgery. I have a lot of life left to live and I don't want to have it cut tragically short like my mom's life was.
I've toyed with the idea of having this surgery since my mom passed in 1999 but always came to the conclusion that I would just lose the weight "the right way." In 2001-2002 I lost 202lbs on Weight Watchers. Since then I've gained it all back plus some. I now know that whatever way it takes to get the weight off and keep it off is the right way. I found out recently that I have diabetes. I am 26 years old and I am a 430+lb diabetic. That right there made this decision a pretty simple one. I want to live... not just survive, but really live.
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