GoddesPotential

I, sadly- very sadly, would have to say that if you are losing weight (and that is a considerable amount, not just 2-7lbs) than some would tend to think you CAN do this without surgery. I am not at all suggesting you quit losing, just pay close attention to the facts. If you are like me, you have lost weight before and it will more than likely return. Do you want to keep yo-yo'ing on the diet torture or do you like most of us here see this as our FINAL opportunity to be "normal" and not have to sleep/eat/drink our addiction constantly- thinking about whether or not you should have had that last piece of bread or a glass of wine??! All I hope is that if you can lose this weight w/out the surgery AND KEEP it off- than you should continue losing it naturally. If you know better, than you have to make another choice - stop losing weight?? I wish you all the luck in the world, I feel your plight!!

Well the test I took was with a reader I brought home. I slept hooked up to this by a "clamp" taped to by middle finger. I then took it back this morning, where I'm suppose to hear back from my Dr. sometime this week. As for the nutritionist, it was not passed on to me how soon or late I should see her (I'm to schedule the appt. myself.). I suppose I will hear further on my next visit to my Dr. on the 12th.

Hi there you and I are pretty much on the same road. I had my first appt. on the 17th. Completed my Metabolic panel and sleep Apnea testing today. Seems like a LONG road doesn't it!!? But, for me, it's something I have to at least attempt. I cannot be myself feeling/looking like this. From serious feet ailments to just seemingly moving awkwardly - not like I used to with some class (ha-ha)! We deserve better, though I know I am not as large as alot of women going through this, I'm glad I'm not waiting till that point which I stop living life at all. I wish the both of us the very best, PLEASE keep me informed (if you would) on your advancements? Tracie

:notagree Last night I slept with this awkward machine, can someone tell me what too expect if results show I have this condition? Does that speed up the surgery date?? Also, I took me metabolic panel today..and my next Dr. appt isn't till Feb. 12, when do I schedule with the Nutrionist? *Only One-Week into 6 Months!!!!

I saw my first Dr. appt on the 17th. That's when they handed me my 6 page thick "to-Do's" before I can think of going to the SURGEON! I too was/am appalled.. trying to think of anything to help speed this process up, however IT is the insurance Co. The alternative is getting financed, and well, my credit is to iffy for that! Yesterday I completed my Sleep Apnea requirement, and today I went and had my Metabolic panel done (that's a two-hour process in itself). How very sad that is that I'm hoping those tests will show borderline Diabitis or that I stop breathing in the middle of the night!!! I should be ashamed, but then again I'm desperate!!! Keep talking to me maybe those 6 months will go by a little faster for both of us!!!:huggie: Goddes' (potential)

Good Evening. I also have incontinence, I have Plantar Fascitis (a serious foot issue in both, that require Cortisone injections every 3-5 months) which is extremely painful, constant backache, and knee pain. I am 234lbs, 5'3". I go in next Monday for my Metabolic panel. My Dr. says it is usually 6 months out due to the insurance co. Is there any symptom, not that I would fake it, that would speed this process up?

Gretchen!!! That is gong to be my birthday, so I will send all my birthday wishes to you and all the best your new life will offer!!!! I hope my date won't be too far away!! GoddesPotential:clap2:

I am JUST beginning my journey... and very fearful of going through all these hoops and then having my insurance DENY! I just picked up my sleep Apnea "machine" and have many more hoops to go. Is there anything I can say/do to increase my chances of being accepted for this surgery? ADVICE ADVICE.. ...... I truly love who I am, but not WHAT I am becoming.. embarrassed for my family, avoiding pictures, reunions, AND summer- .... :help: :think