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I had VSG on 04/01/2015, and my current weight is 269.0. Down -22.4lbs from my starting weight of 291.4.

My procedure went well. Absolutely no pain. Today is my first day back at work, and so far so good. I look forward to all that lies ahead.

As the previous post stated, my employer benefits cover the surgery at 90%, and the only requirement is a 6 month diet. Everything has been laid out for, so far as when I have to weigh in each month, and when I have to meet with the dietician, and so on and so forth. But I have this fear of changing who I am. I know that I need this surgery because all other weight loss methods have failed but I'm scared to actually take what's being handed to me.

Has anyone else felt that way before?

-L

My new job covers the surgery. I was provided the number to a Pyschologist to make an appointment, which I will do this week sometime. I also have to get 5 yrs of medical records from my dr. that show I've been obese for 2-3 consecutive years, which I'm going to do this week as well.

Things are moving so fast. The surgeons office told me that if I submit all the required documents ASAP, I could have surgery by the end next month. I'm super excited!!! In the words of Celie (The Color Purple)...What I's gone do?!?

Peace out...
-L

It's been a while since I've posted anything - life, updates, status - but I'm great! In the previous post I tried my best to stay positive and think of losing my then job as a blessing. You know what?!? It was...It is!!!! The good news....I received and accepted a job offer with an INCREDIBLE company (who's name is being withheld) on Monday, 4/20/09. The greater news....this INCREDIBLE company covers WLS at 100%.  Ya'll know I almost blacked out, right!

I've wanted this surgery for going on 4 or so years. I can see clearly now, it's finally in my reach. I feel blessed. HOWEVER, I have a problem. Now that I can finally have the surgery, my mind is saying, OMG...I'm scared! I know it's probably a normal reaction but after all these years, fear is coming upon me. But in this situation as in all others, I won't quit...I'll keep pressing...I'll keep going...I'm going to prevail...I shall WIN!!!

I want to thank everyone for the kind and encouraging words. Most of all I want to thank "The Juice" for EVERYTHING! You are truly an angel. So in the words of JIGGA....

LET'S GET 'EM!!!!

-L

Although we're only two months into the year, everything seems surreal to me. My job has been terminated, so therefore I have NO insurance. I look at it as a good thing. Honestly, I do. I see this all as a blessing in disguise. I've received several responses for job interviews and hopefully I hear something soon. The employer that I'd really like to work for would approve the surgery, but I'd be taking a HUGE paycut! I don't see that as a bad thing.

To all of my OH family...Thank you for your support and prayers. Continue to pray for me and I pray for you. One way or another...I'm going to LIVE an undefeated life!!!

-Kris

After a countless number of emails and letters to my HR department at work; mostly pushing the fact that the WLS should be covered through the our medical provider, I was told that it WOULD NOT be covered!!!

How distressing is that. What a birthday gift?!?! I really need this surgery. I've tried everything...everything....everything. The same as everyone else who's tired of the knee, back, shoulder, neck pains!!! I know it's something I want but far greater, it's something I need!!!

I guess that's a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me from my employer! Give me a break!!!!

- Kris

I'm frustrated, discouraged...honestly I'm pissed. The surgery is an exclusion on my benefit plan which means the insurance company won't pay for it AT ALL!!!

The killing part is that I've even tried to see a dietician, thinking maybe the surgery isn't for me. The insurance company told me that I'd have to be diabetic before they'll cover the visit. WTF?!?   So I guess I have to continue eating until I make myself sick and then, MAYBE, they'll consider a visit to a dietician. GET THE FUCC OUTTA HERE!!!

I'm trying not to give up. I've written a letter to my employer expressing my concerns, so hopefully they'll make some changes during the next open enrollment. BASTARDS!!!!

-Kris

Although the title says Update, nothing has changed!!! My insurance still has WLS as an exclusion, which mean, they still won't cover it. 

My job has annual enrollment in April, so hopefully, they'll pick a different insurance company that won't list it as an exclusion. 

Keep praying for me....I've been really down lately! 

Thanks sooo much to Ms1poopie for checking on me and lending your listening ear. It really means a lot to know that people are concerned and supportive. 

- Kris

I'm totally pissed!!!! I was to contact Neweigh by Wed. for followup on my insurance status. Called today and was told that my insurance does not cover WLS, and there's nothing they (Neweigh) could do. No appeals or anything? Nothing!!!!

I've gone to their seminar and was told that they would push appeal after appeal if it wasn't approved but when I spoke with them on today, I was told there's nothing they could do. I feel like crawling under a rock and never coming out. I don't know what I'm going to do....I don't have the money to pay for it. Maybe this isn't for me?

There's a program here in Houston, Neweigh, that I've been associated with for about 7 months now. I originally had all the paperwork submitted but I chickened out. I went to all the evaluations and the only thing I was awaiting was the approval.....I feel like such a sucker!!!

Well in the process of resigning from my company and new employment, my insurance situation was in limbo. Although i didn't have insurance, I researched more and more....everyday I've been on this website. I've received so much more than I bargained for. Every person that I've come into contact with has inspired me beyond measures. 

I called Neweigh about an hour ago and gave them my updated insurance information. Because it's been over six months since my last evaluation, and my surgery preference has changed, I'll probably have to start from scratch. But you know what, I'm ready!!!! I'm ready for my New Beginning!!!