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First Blog Entry :)

I started my journey December of 2011. I am currently 5'5 and 242 pounds. I was feeling even more joint pain for months by then and had gained about 50 pounds. The shortness of breath and back pain were the most bothersome, besides the weight gain itself. I have always been a yo-yoer, but to be at a weight that I have NEVER been at, even when I was 9 months pregnant (which was roughly 230), was a major blow. I had a stroke of thought for WLS and began my research to see if I could be covered for the procedure by my insurance company and then proceed from there. I fit all of the criteria to be covered, so I found a great doctor and continued. I went to my psych appt and the seminar the same day, as I was and still am quite sure about having the WLS. I am scheduled now for my first consult on 12/28/11 and I am excited. The office is so helpful and they are rushing to submit the paperwork before the end of the year so I can schedule surgery sooner. I find myself already looking at food differently. Like, "I wont be eating THAT for a while" lol While I am not using that as an excuse to eat nothing but junk, I cant help but view food as I will after surgery, which I think is great that I am already in WLS mode. I think I am going to be able to handle the changes well, but that doesnt mean I know I will still have struggles and questions. I find that I am anxious and even a little impatient to get ahead in journey. I am hoping that the consult goes well and that the insurance approves the surgery and I hope that I will be able to have a surgery date set up...the sooner the better for me! It gives me hope that this new year of 2012 will be full of great things...manageable joint pain, being able to exercise again, weight loss, and a boost in my self esteem are just a few. I am also praying that all goes well, and that I havent gotten my hopes up just to be denied the surgery. I think that insurance companies should be more self aware of how others struggle instead of just the bottom line for their employers. I wish all the sleevers and would-be sleevers "Good Luck!!" and I hope to be joined the bench soon!
GonnaBHotMama

GonnaBHotMama

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Speed Bumps...

An update to my journey. In December, I worked hard and fast to get my required paperwork together for the insurance company. The coordinator at the surgeon's office said that she would get it sent off before the year ended since two of my 6 months of non medical WL proof was in 2009 and all the proof needs to be within 24 months. Unfortunately she did not get it sent off. We discussed it and she called the insurance company about the problem, since I felt that I did not want to wait another 3 months to get the proof I already had. I was majorly peeved that my information was not sent off in time. I am going to complete a month with my NUT and then send off what we have. I am hoping that I get someone who is in a very good mood and approves me despite the time issues with my non medical proof. Something is telling me to go ahead and that if they deny, then appeal. I am sending in additional info, like my high cholesteral numbers and any new info from my Rheumatologist visit the 16th of January. We are sending everything off Feb.6th, so hopefully I am approved. I will be bugging the heck outta the insurance company in the hopes that they approve and approve quickly. I am thinking about adding a doctor's note to my submission since he saw me for a physical and we discussed my losing weight, which did not work. I hope that can add to the non medical proof as well. I am anxious to get all of this going and can only pray that the outcome will be what is meant to be.
GonnaBHotMama

GonnaBHotMama

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Just A Quick Gripe And Comment On My Holiday Eating

My BMI according to my family doctor: 39.96....really?!? I felt like asking "Dont you guys remember school and rounding up?" lol Never thought I would be crossing my fingers that my weight will be juuussst a little higher so my BMI will be officially 40 at my first consult visit. Feeling wise, I feel like it will all be ok. I feel like this is just the beginning of, what is to be sure, a great journey. Doesn't hurt though that it is the holidays and I have been enjoying the food. Amazingly, I did not overeat like I usually do. I was shocked that I only ate 3/4 of a slice of dessert. I have to admit...I usually eat more than that...at least the whole slice! Especially when it's Godiva double chocolate cheesecake. I literally patted myself on the back. It is a huge deal that I did not pig out on the cheesecake. Just thought I would add that in here since every victory is a victory no matter how "small" and my leaving cheesecake on the plate, is a victory indeed!
GonnaBHotMama

GonnaBHotMama

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