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 I havent had internet access for a while and have been busy so Im way overdue for an update.  I have lost 100 pounds since surgeryon Oct 18th 2010 and feel so much better,  I can walk without so much excruciating back pain which was a big reason for me having the surgery.  Havent had any complications or problems from the bypass,  have plenty of other medical problems though lol.  Still have about 80 pounds to lose to get to 150 where I want to see what I look like, I cant imagine being that small I actually think I wont look so good and I dont know where much more weight can come off me after I loose the rest of my stomach,  I feel pretty skinny at 220 now.  Skin issues....I thought my arms and legs would be fine cause most of my weight was in the stomach and I was WRONG,  Ive got little bat wings and my thighs look bad to me but I havent done any weight training like I should be doing so I know that will help IF I START DOING IT LOL.  Overall I am thrilled with it and want everyone who has a weight problem to have surgery,  so if your thinking about it dont waste any more time....you deserve to be healthy and happier !!!!!

Went for my 2 week visit today and I've lost 22 pounds and I couldnt be happier.  All the extra fluid in my legs is gone so they dont hurt and my knee stop hurting and the swelling is gone.  I can breath so much better.  I can see and feel the loss in my face,  stomach and legs.  I'm so happy that I did this for myself. 

Had my surgery on October 18th,  came home 20th with no problems to speak of thank God.  Feeling good just a little sore,  get some pains once in a while but I think its good ol gas which I need some gas-x for.  Looking forward to this new life,  seeing food doesnt bother me I think cause I know I cant eat it.  Hope that dont change,  went to GNC tonight and walked past a Japanese place and the smell was getting to me I had to hold my nose lol,  I wanted some of that food it smelled so good.  Looking forward to Monday I can go to full liquids which will make me happy,  this broth aint cutting it.  Thats all for now

Well its been over 2 years, 3 denials,  2 appeal denials and now a court date set for next Tuesday June 22nd and they knew they was wrong in turning me down,  so they "re-evaluated" and approved me,  the Lawyer for Medicaid just called me.   I knew a Judge wouldnt be happy with what they were doing thats why I stood up for myself and proceeded with court action

Its funny I remember typing when all this first started that I expected to have surgery quickly with no problems  lol  little did I know

Its been so stressful and I am so glad its over.   For anyone out there having problems getting approved,  NEVER give up thats what they want...keep fighting...go to court if you have to...they will see you mean business and usually back down cause they are full of   and its their job to turn you down.

So I should be having it August-September cause my grandkids will be here for summer soon,  cant wait to get on with my new life.

I was just reading a profile about some things that happen to a woman on here in school that humiliated her and let her know how society thinks of fat people.  I thought back over my own life and beleive it or not the most hurtful things ever said to me were from my own skinny half sister.  When I look back over my life these things dont really pop out as big events to me but as I read other peoples experiences I have to think that maybe it affected me more than I realize.  I have never been close to her and really dont like her at all and maybe just maybe lol these are the reasons why...

when I was like 8 years old and said I wanted to be a balarina she said I was too fat and I cried when asked by my Mother why I was cryinig I said because at the time I had a case of the mumps so I told her because I was hurting.  I guess I learned in that moment to hide my feelings of shame and hurt and never share them again.

a few years later this same sister told me if I lost weight she would take me on a cruise,  this told me that I was unworthy of being on a cruise with her.  My parents had already taken me on several cruises without this weight restriction  lol.  This showed me I was unacceptable to her.

then I asked her why a family friend had decided to lose weight and her response was "I guess he dont want to be a fat slob anymore"  and I didnt say another word about it,  I was still young and impressionable.

This sister believes in the motto  " You can never be too thin or rich" and she has dedicated her life to both.  She chose not to have children I was told because it would mess up her figure and I think selfishness.  We have totally different lives and I wouldnt trade places with her if you paid me. 

Maybe in her head she said these things to help me but as we all know it didnt.  Nothiing she could of said would of change was was meant to be. 

Really... in the end...it didnt hurt me....it really hurt her....she is shallow....and lonely....and without....a sister....me

well they sure are slow getting my records faxed to my surgeon and then send out to insurance,  I wish i could go to their office and do it myself, lol.  so after about 6 messages left and about a month I was finally told that it was sent in on December 11th so I should be hearing my approval soon.....still waiting and holding my breath

well,  in a few days will be my last visit of my 2nd six month diet and hopefully it will go through this time.  I think everything is good this time so I should be having the surgery in December,  cant wait.

I found out I have a vitamin D deficiency,  I complained to my Dr about all my aches pains and weakness and she said maybe this was the reason and sure enough it was so I am on mega doses of Vit D for a few months and then recheck.  My son had been complaining of his ribs after just leaning over my backseat to unlock the hatch in the car so i took him to the Urgent Care place and found out he has two fractured ribs from it,  the Dr and I agree this shouldnt of happened and so i have an appointment for him to get check up and blood work too and i am sure that he has the same thing only much worse.  So,  anybody out there who has alot of pain in their muscles, cramps, bone pain and weakness please get checked for this,  after reading about it I see that it is very common now a days and obviously can cause serious complications.

Everything is ok with me I have been checking everybodys profile and progress,  the before and after pics are so encouraging.  Will update when I am approved and have my date.

2-17-09
I just uploaded some current pics and I just keep getting bigger and bigger plus I have lots of water retention .  I think the one with Burger King in my mouth will be my official Before Pic

I went to my denial mediation yesterday and I thought I could talk them into letting me go ahead,  but that didnt happen.  So,  I have to do the 6 month Dr supervised diet again and also WW or someting similar.  They added the WW since I started this process last year.  This time I will be sure they document everything and I will check it before I leave the office.  I am kinda bumed out about it but I know its for a reason and it will happen just in time.

Well,  I got my denial letter last week and no phone call from my surgeons office,  I have been really down about it.  I just filled out the papers for an appeal and gonna send out in the morning,  going to call the Drs office and see if they have any advice.  The letter says "no proof of Dr supervised diet"  I guess I went to the Dr for 6months for nothing,  lol.  Maybe its just one of those thinigs that can be cleared up quickly,  I sure hope so.   I am prepared to do it all over again if they make me I will remind them they will be paying for these visits again and probably more tests so it would be to their advantage just to approve me,  think that will work?  lol

Its really messed up my plans,  I wanted to be 100 pounds lighter when I go to Florida this summer to see my grown kids,  oh well.

I see everyone on my friends list is doing well,  Its so fun to watch the changes in people.