cheechtrish

Rain---- okay then, fair enough. yes the pics are amazing that folks look soo different and i hope i do too. I know how you feeel on alot of your comments. and i think my hubbys fear is that i will realize i dont have to 'settle'.... not that i feel i did! but i think HE feels like i feel i did! make sense??

Wow- glad im not alone in hubby acting that way- while hes supportive- he has said hes worried about me getting "attention" that i am not used to getting (His worry) and no matter how many times i tell him that its not about getting attention- or 'skinny'... that its about my health! it gets frustrating when im worried about the surgery but focusing on making my hubby feel OKAY with the way im goign to look. and im not sure i will even look THAT different.-= yes i have 130 lbs to lose- but im still ME. right!? so, anyway- glad im not the only one in this boat! Cheechtrish

WOW. that is sooo awesome! congrats!!

So, i have been lurking around here for about 6 weeks. My friend told me about the Sleeve- and i was excited about it! This past tuesday i went to an info session at the local hospital- everyone was very nice. they talked about the various options- i still liked the Sleeve option the best. met with the sergeon today- she suggested the sleeve as well- then the hiccup came- i am currently on Aetna- but starting January 1st i switch to BCBS.... since Aetna is more supportive and my BMI doesnt meet the needs for the sleeve through BC, she suggested RUSHING this process. So, i met wtih the dietician already, have surgery scheduled for 12/21 (there goes my christmas) i have support meetings scheduled every week until then, and i have to get my dr to write that i have been medically supervised while on Weight W. so, right now, all this happened in the past 4 hours TODAY. i am kinda freaking out. and i dont really know how much money this is going to cost.... im waiting to hear back from the insurance lady at the drs office to give me (and my husband) an idea of the cost out of pocket- with deductable etc. ahhhhhh help me calm down please!?!?

Honestly, im not sure HOW this is going to work with Aetna! i have been working with my PCP to work on my BP and pre diabetes diagnosis for the past two years- with both excersise and weight management. so, we will see. after all this- it might be denied anyway right!?! but then i have to go wtih BCBS who only covers teh band... .