hellonurse

Hi there!! I'm with Dr Mueller also, his staff are great. I'm finally in my last month of supervised diet!! Seems like forever. My cousin's girlfriend had Dr Mueller for her gastric bypass, she said he is great. This was last year in January 2010. I haven't met him yet, but most likely I will in the next month. So I did get your email, you have your surgery in 2 weeks?!?! OMG, are you starting your 2 week fast? If you don't mind a few questions I have, can you email me again??? Thanks, Im soooo excited for you! Jessica

I am also going with Dr Mueller at Sharp Memorial, here in San Diego. Still a long way to go yet,only half way thru my 6 month supervised diet :ohwell:

Hi There Sleevers! This will be my first post Your stories are what keep me going, Im barely at the baby steps of my journey. I'm bummed out because every Doctor I have seen so far,thinks I've gone bonkers,because I want gastric sleeve surgery. I am 5'3" and weigh 227, great I lost 3 pounds Normally this would be a good thing right? I'm trying to maintain my "chubby" so I can have this needed tool to help me with long term weight loss and maitenence. My PCP and now the Pulmonary Doc I saw today say I am "too healthy" and not obese enough for WLS? WTH, Since when is my BMI of 40 not chubby enough? LOL To see me in person,I do not look super duper chubby,just big boned.But I know how I feel,I just need a little love and support from my fellow sleevers,to keep on pursuing this goal.You all are so awesome, I have been hanging about and reading all about the wonderful stories! I can't wait to be able to share mine too! Thanks for reading my post.

WooHoo!!! That is so great Thanks for the support, I am still doing everything I'm suppose to! I will meet with the Doctor in two weeks,he will be the one to either give me the referral to the Bariatric Surgoen or the one to cause all out battle of the bulge,LOL . For me,it is all about the insurance paying for it, I am going to put up a good fight

Hi Kelly, Thank You for responding to my post. WOW,we are the same exact age,weight and height! Also sound very similar in our weight loss background too That is why I joined and posted too. I was bummed at not being chubby enough for WLS. Bt yet being too chubby to be considered normal. I am still pursing my goal of Gastric Sleeve Surgery. I contacted my insurance and I am fufilling all my criteria needed to qualify. According to the guidelines, we are considered morbidly obese at BMI of 40. Hang in there, and if you have the time...drop me a line to keep me updated on your progress! We can do this Take Care, Jessica