The Begining
Like many other people, I have never blogged before so please excuse any mistakes I may make. I'll start with my story. I have been over weight since I can remember. I know that in first grade we made posters with our height and weight on it and I weighed more than anyone else. I went on my first official diet at age 14. My mom and the program (I think it was called Formu3) lied about my age so I could 'officially' take part. That phase passed and although I was bigger, I tried to stay active.
The beginning of putting on serious weight began in high school. In college I began kick boxing which I loved, but I still gained weight. When I was 21 I started Weight Watchers and lost 10 lbs and gained that and more back. The next year I did the same thing. I've since had two kids and am now at the heaviest I have ever been at 311 lbs. I just turned 30 and realized that something has to give. I have tried fad diets which only seem to work for a time. With both of my children I had gestational diabetes and high blood pressure. Thankfully the diabetes went away once my children were born, but my blood pressure is not as good as it was. I have done a lot of thinking and research and decided that I want to do the lap band. I not only want to watch my kids grow up, I want to participate in their lives. I don't want to be tired all the time and out of breath. So the decision has been made on my part, now comes the doctors and insurance.
I have an appointment with my PCP early next week. I spoke to my insurance company and they said that I have to have a BMI of 35 or over (mine is 47) and 2 significant medical problems attributed to obesity. I will need to have a test to see if I have sleep apnea, but I don't know if I will qualify since I don't have diabetes at the moment. I have a family history on both sides, including my mother, of diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, cancer, and heart disease. I don't know if this will be considered when my insurance, GroupHealth Cooperative in WA, takes a look at my case. I'm not even sure if my PCP will refer me, but I'm hoping that he will. I'm anxious to get things started because once I come to a decision to do something I want to get it done NOW. I've read about the time it may take and am willing to do what I have to. I want to change my life and will do what is necessary to do it.. If my insurance will not cover it, I will have to try to find a way to pay for it myself.
So maybe this is too long, or drawn out. I have only told two co-workers and my husband of my plans as I am not sure how my family will take it. If I am approved I will talk to them about it, but for now it is between us, so don't tell them, ok?? I trust you, no worries
Anyway, if you read this thanks. I needed a place to put my thoughts through this journey to my new life.
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