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I started this journey in 2008 but after I got all my clearances my insurance was canceled and life continued and so did they weight.  I'm heavier now then I was then and realized how my health was being affected.  I have done the online seminar which in 2008 I had to go to Atlanta for the seminar so that way convient.  I am scheduled for the initial consult on February 24 so I pray this can finally happen for me.  I will be a grandma in August and I want to be able to watch my grandbaby grow up.

The pulmonologist finally got the test results today. They're gonna clear me  So all I need to do now is to find some where to get my nutrition evaluation so I can send PTB the paper work so the waiting process can begin. I was hoping to have the surgery before I go back to work in August but it doesn't look like that will happen. I just can't wait to have this done and on the road to a healthier and skinnier version of me.

Well the only clearances I need know are from the pulmonologist and nutrionist . I got to go get some more tests for the pulmonologist to see if my lungs are better next week so everyone keep your fingers crossed. I was really hoping I would get all the clearances sooner than this. I really want the surgery before I go back to work in August.

Still waiting on clearance from pulmonologists but having a hard time scheduling my tests.  Good news is the cardiologist is sending me my clearance. So I'm really praying for the tests for the plmgist to get over with so all I will have left is the nutrionist.  My goal is to have the surgery this summer and start my life.

Well, I'm at a road block. I went to the pulmonolgists and was told he could not clear me now because my lungs are so bad I wouldn't make it through surgery.  I was also diagnosed with asthma which never crossed my mind.  So which I already planned to stop smoking for the surgery I now must do it to stay alive.  I was prescribed lots of meds and in 3 weeks have to go have tests done and a week after that report back to the pulmonologist. So I'm praying with meds and lifestyle changes I will get cleared.  I know the smoking is going to be hard to quit but I want to be around for my kids for as long as possible so please everyone keep me in your prayers.

Well I heard back from peachtree bariatrics to go ahead and get my clearances. I've got my psychologist clearance. I have an appointment for the cardiologist in a couple weeks and the pcp is working on the referral to the pulmonologist. I'm really wanting to have them all done by the end of April so everyone wish me luck.

I have sent in the registration paper work I received at the seminar including the full length photo of myself which I could not stand. I also went to my PCP on Tuesday and showed her the paper work I received from the seminar. We got my blood work done and will start doing referrals to get my clearances. So hopefully I will be getting the list of clearances from the doc's office but in the meanwhile I'm gonna go ahead and start getting the clearances so I can stay a step ahead. I know I'm gonna have to be patient but I'm soooo excited and worried I won't get approved at the same time. It's a roller coaster and the ride has just begun.

I went to Dr. Duncans seminar today. It was really informative. Now I'm gonna get the ball rolling on the clearance letters and the other things I need because I realize the faster the things get done the faster I can get approved and get a surgery date. I finally feel like things are falling in place and this could really happen for me. I can't wait

I went to my pcp after doing some research of the different wls. I started going to her in October on my 33rd birthday. I need a change. I can't continue going through life trying to hide. As most of you know, being over weight is a giant obstacle that keeps you from suceeding and enjoying life. I've been overweight since childhood. Had to deal with kids teasing when I wasn't even that big. I quit school in 9th grade because we moved and with such a low self-esteem I couldn't bare starting over at a new school. I had my click of friends (which were all skinny) so going to the mall with them was a torture.
After getting married at 21 I wasn't huge but still self conscious. I was about 150 then. During my preganancy I gained a whopping 75 lbs. I suceeded in losing that with weight loss pills. Then a few years later I found out my husband was cheating. Then lost my job went into a major depression and the weight kept on coming. My husband and I tried to work things out but with insecurity and no trust we argued and it would always come back to my weight. He was never mean about it but of course without directly saying it he was ashamed of me.  We divorced when my daughter was 4. He left but the weight didn't.  My daughter is now 11 and even though I consider myself a strong independent woman I'm still stuck in my box.  I want to watch my 2 daughters grow up. Since being diagnosed with sleep apnea in 2007 I'm scared I'm going to go to sleep and not wake up.  I want to enjoy life. So that's why I'm praying I can get approved for this surgery. I have peach state and I've heard how hard it is. Since October I've been on a weight program with my pcp and have lost 15 pounds. But in the last month it was only 1/2 pound. I'm getting use to the diet pills so they don't work as good anymore so I'm at the end of my rope.  Through this website I found a doctor that accepts my insurance so the first step is to take the seminar this Saturday. Living two hours away from Atlanta is not going to be easy but if I can get approved it will all be worth it.
I haven't completely decided on which surgery but maybe after the seminar I'll have a better idea. Please keep me in your prayers.