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ohhh...why isn't my little ticker working???? ok...whew now it is!

LOL...awesome! Surgery is Tuesday and was sooo tring to decide if Mexican tomorrow was a bad idea??? I know I'll miss it! I guess I can wait. Haha

Having surgery Tuesday, anyone have him or know of him as a surgeon?

Mine was denied the first time around. I was devastated as well...I was crying one minute a zombie holed up in my room not wanting to do anything the next! My doc appealed it and I GOT APPROVED! It literally happened so fast! Once they had a physician to physician review, I was ok! My BMI was just under 40 with no co-morbidies (yet...borderline on just about everything!!) and there is NO WAY I can afford to even consider self pay...so I had to have ins cover it Your doctor should be able to tell you pretty up front if he thinks your ins will cover it, they deal with these ins companies all the time. Stay positive and maybe even call your ins company yourself...the squeaky wheel and so forth! I am a nurse and I was a surgical coordinator for a long time a patient is their own best advocate! I have my fingers crossed for you! .

I live in Clifton Park! So we're neighbors too! Good Luck! Have you been to any/many support group meetings? How are things the first few days? Have you been a puddle of emotions? I'm making myself crazy thinking about all this!

Having surgery Tues, anyone had him for a surgeon?

Hi! This is my first post and I am 1 week away from my surgery date. I see the doc for my preop appt tomorrow. I have so many questions! I want to set some goals for mysel, but I want to be realistic. I am 5'5" and weigh 242lbs. I want to set some short term goals, although my end goal is 130lbs. I hope to reach that by my wedding on March 17th 2012. Is that crazy? What can I expect in a month, 3 months, 6months? I want to be realistic so I feel like I have finally have success with anything weight loss related! Every diet has added to me in the end! This is where I win!

Thank you! I have poked around on these message boards and this was the first time I posted something. I guess I just feel a little lonely in all this. My fiance is SKINNY and very athletic and I just cannot keep up. I hate it. I want to hike, travel....heck even walk...without pain. I have let it get so bad and I think being unhappy is my issue. I mean how can I be a good mom, nurse and soon, a wife if I don't like ME! This is my taking control to like ME! I think I am going to need a support group or counseling afterwards..I eat for MANY reasons. Its just where I am having surgery is newer to the bariatric surgery stuff and they only have one meeting a month and I don't think I can go. (personal reasons or should I say person there that I am having a very difficult time with currently) The affordability of counseling has me winging it and seeking online advice. Am I feeling this way to redirect my fears?? HELP! I might go crazy before tuesday!

I know. I met with my surgeon today and he rushed through the appt. Literally with him MAYBE 20 minutes. I am afraid to make him mad by telling him how rushed I was...I don't want to jeopardize my surgery date. I didn't ask him half of my questions, the more important ones seemed rushed and silly with him. Did not help my anxiety at all!

Thank you...I appreciate the help. I have not been to any support groups. They were not required and in my infinite stubborn-ness I didn't think I would need them! Now, since they meet once a month...there isn't one until after. UGH. So I'm CLUELESS and a week away from the beginning of my new lease on life! Any and all help and advice is APPRECIATED so much!

eek...what condition makes me a slow loser??? Other than the fact I am convinced my metabolism DIED about 10 years ago??? LOL

I would love a copy, I am scheduled 4/12/11 and no realize how much info I do not have. I haven't received any paperwork or info from the doctors office and have not been to any meetings or support groups. Thank you so much. ragdolldh@yahoo.com.