A New Beginning (June 2009)

Jun 20, 2009

Before June 2009, I researched WLS and even went to a meet and greet of women from BAF OH back in 2003.  I was too scared to go under the knife.  I knew about Lap RNY and that is what I wanted to pursue. I considered myself weak, and felt like I could lose weight on my own.  

Fastforward 6 years later, after Weight Watchers 3 times, LA WeightLoss, Nutrisystem 2x.'s, a medically supervised very low calorie diet and countless "restart Mondays", I ballooned from 213 to 250, then lost 8 lbs since the beginning of 2009.

6.13.09 
Several friends have had WLS, and bumping into 3 of them at one party got me to thinking about considering surgery again. I have been seeing my doctor for a community weight loss/health initiative, and I have been consistently exercising and trying to control what I eat, but I feel like the surgery will help restrict my caloric intake and help me get to my goals.

6.16.09
Sent an email to my primary care doc, letting her know that I was interested in WLS. She said she would do whatever I needed in order to get me approved. She felt like i was a good candidate. 

6.18.09
I attended an information session at a local hospital.  At the last minute, my babysitter fell through, and my husband was not able to attend. I really wished he could to hear all the information out there.  One thing that struck me is that obese people have a 400% chance of getting diabetes. With an A1C myself of 5.9, I am well on my way to being a statistic.  I want to reverse that.  I have an appointment on 6.30 with the RN at the practice to have a pre-op meeting.

6.19.09
I contacted my insurance company about coverage for the procedure. (Aetna) said it was covered provided that I have a BMI over 40, need to lose over 100 lbs or have co-morbidities like high blood pressure or sleep apnea.  I'd like to get approved for the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy because I am anemic already and I do not want to malabsorption that comes with the RnY.  I also hear that there are so many people who are getting revisions to their surgery due to the band. I don't wanna get on the "band-wagon" AT ALL.

I pray that God opens doors for me and that all is revealed in my pre-op testing and psych testing to help me to be as safe and successful as possible.  I pray for a smooth process from beginning to end with the medical and personal support I need to keep it moving!


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