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In the beginning . . .

This was a hard decision for me to make . . . I've never been small but then again, I've never been this big before either. I have always embraced my bigness - it was just who I was but my world is getting smaller and smaller. I can't kneel or get down on the floor to play with my grandson. I can't walk for more than a few feet. I am so limited AND I almost can't buy clothes in a large sized store anymore. If I could fix this by dieting - I would have done it by now. I'm only 46, I hope to live for at LEAST 30 more years . . .so this is the decision I have made and this is the start of my journey. In November 2008 I made the decision to ask my doctor about weightloss surgery. several years ago he told me no and then he proceeded to explain why. I accepted his decision at the time - but decided to ask again. He said yes and submitted for a referral from the insurance co without many more questions. I started the nutrition classes in dec. I have one more class to go and will have my psych eval next week. Blue shield denied the first request for surgery - but my doctors office believes that they will approve after I complete the education and the psych eval. They will resubmit after I complete both. :thumbdown:
Debster0218

Debster0218

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Psyche!!!

So today I had my psych eval . . piece of cake! This guy would have written an authorization I think no matter what I had to say. It makes me feel cynical to say so but - I think it's true!   I also finished my nutrition classes on Monday. I think!   There could be a glitch. My gp office got authorization for me from the wrong insurance. I became eligible at my new job in November and stopped paying COBRA in October, I have no idea WHY Health Net would ever have approved me when I was no longer with them - but they did. And I didn't find out until two weeks ago. . . So, there could be problems. I am not certain that Blue Shield has the same requirements as Health Net. I hope I don't have to start over with the whole thing?:eek: Because that would SUCK!!!   But, I'm going to keep a good thought, so far everything has gone well and I'm sure that this will work out fine! :thumbup:
Debster0218

Debster0218

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Waiting . . .

Well, I fulfilled all of the requirements and now have to wait for the insurance company to approve the surgery. THEN, I can get assigned a date and start in on the pre-op physical stuff. It will be about two weeks before we hear from the insurance company so that gives me time to get started on my 10% weightloss that my doctor is requesting (requiring?) before surgery. I think it's a recommendation but I want to talk to them more in detail about this. I also think I have decided to try the OPTIFAST diet that they recommended at the last meeting I went to at the doctor's office. I will be on liquids for six weeks anyways - might as well get used to it right? I have about 35 lbs to lose before surgery . .. the thought scares me a little but I am determined to get this started and failure is not an option at this point.
Debster0218

Debster0218

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And then. . .

So the next step is my first visit to the surgeon. I have that visit on Friday. Apparently I have to attend one of their seminars and meet with my surgery coordinator. It's ok - I'll jump through whatever hoops they hold up - it feels like I am almost there.   I moved this weekend. I wanted to postpone the surgery unitl after I was finished moving. After 13 years I have a pretty nice sized mess to clean up at the old place. And I think I burned out all of my helpers moving. I'll make my kids help though. They grew up there - they can take some responsibility right?   In the meantime, I am loving living alone. I love the new place it feels so airy and spacious! The perfect place to start a new life - with a healthier body!
Debster0218

Debster0218

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Still jumping through hoops

Ok, I know everyone has to do this or something like this - but I'm still jumping through hoops . . . . and they keep adding more!   I went to the first meeting at the Surgeon's office this morning. I have to have another nutrition counseling session (I already did 7 weeks!) and then meet the doctor at a meeting called doctor talk, and then I have to attend a support meeting. I've scheduled the nutrition and the doctor talk for the same day (next Wednesday the 24) and can attend the support group meeting anytime before surgery. After next wednesday they will submit for approval for the surgery. That will take about 7-10 days. I could have a surgery date in 3 weeks or so!   I'm getting excited! Maybe this WILL actually happen . . ..
Debster0218

Debster0218

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