AnnMarie49930

Silly question....Have you eaten avacodos before? I love them, but every time I eat them, i get that feeling you're talking about. The discomfort isn't worth it to me.

For a woman that had so little self esteem and self confidence making small changes that are much needed are surprisingly not that hard (yet). For the past week I have watched what I eat and try not to over eat. When I used to pig out and even when full, still eat (at times until I was physically sick). Learning to say to myself "Okay, i'm done" is one of the hardest things for me. I have to say that I am proud of myself for finally taking control over so many aspects of my life. My boyfriend of 10 years also surprised me. Not only am I joining the wold of weight loss I am also giving up a vice I have had for 21 years. Cigarettes. John said to me the other night while we were eating dinner that he is proud of me. It brought tears to my eyes. On another note, I got the call about my psych evaluation. It's scheduled for June 15th at noon. On to step three. Step one being making the choice to make changes. Step two. the seminar. Step three, the psych evaluation.

That sounds so good! Writing this down so I can try it!

I have Upper Peninsula Health Plan (Medicaid ). I'm also just starting this journey. I have to have at least three months of trying to loose weight. I have talked to my doctor (PCP) and told her that I have tried Weight Watchers and Richard Simmons and a few other things. They don't have to be recent but as long as I have tried.

I am pretty easily confused so maybe someone here can help me understand. My PCP contacted the surgeons office about WLS. The in turn sent me a big packet with all kinds of information.I attended the seminar May 21st. I called my insurance company to see if they covered the psych evaluation. Which they do with no co-pay ( Yay), I asked if they cover the cost of the surgery and the $80 fee for this and a $400 fee for that ( They do, no co-pay again! A good day for me so far!! ). The insurance company told me they would cover if it's medically needed. To which I replied " I have a BMI of 58. I am EXTREMELY overweight. I have sleep apnea. I know I am not healthy. I need to loose weight" .Anyway. she said the the insurance covers all things. I could call and make the appointments needed. I called about the psych eval and they need to call me back to schedule that. I then called the surgeons office and asked what my next step was. The lady told me that they are weighting on the paper work I sent in. I figured while I have her on the phone to ask questions regarding insurance. She said that my insurance was approved already, If not, she couldn't talk to me. (she didn't come across as being the friendliest person in the world) That is where I'm confused. Am I approved for the entire procedure or the office visit or what?

I'll just have to wait and see.

Could you bring veggies to grill? Some squashes, eggplant, onions. Brush with olive oil and grill. I dont know anything about the diet needed to be followed so i'm just throwing this out there

Congrats! Keep us posted on how you're doing!

You're doctor sounds awesome!

I'm on day two of no smoking. I knew it wouuld be hard but oddly enough, i'm doing very well. I haven't strangled anyone yet..lol My daughter did say I'm a little bitchy but to me, I earned that right. I have been watching what I eat. Been cutting back BIG time on the carbs ( I love bread.. it's a comfort thing to me). Brings back memories of my Gram baking and the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the air and those fluffy loaves just sitting there with the steam floating up ... Okay, I need to stop this..LOL Ice cold grapes and oranges have become my best friends. I don't mind. I know i'm doing all this to better my health. Something I need to do. Today was a day of phone calls. I called my insurance company to ask them a million and one questions. I did find out that my entire surgery is covered! As is my appointment for the psych evaluation. I called to schedule an appointment for the psych evaluation, I was told they will call me within the next few days to schedule that. I called the surgeons office to see what to do next. The need to receive some paper work that I sent in before they can do anything more. They did tell me that my insurance was approved though! So that is great news!!!!

I have been thinking of having weight loss surgery for some time now. And that is as far as it went. Thinking aboiut it. For years and years my weight has gone up and up with out me really thinking anything about it or acknowledging it. Well, here I am at 41 years old and more then morbidly obese. I am ashamed of how I look and feel knowing that I put myself into the situation I am in. I know that if I don't do something about it I could die and I am way to young for that to happen. I have two wonderful children that are teenagers and I want to see them grow into adults and have children of there own. There's so much in life I still want to see and enjoy. I took the first step about a month ago by talking to my doctor about how I feel about my health and weight issues. She and I talked about surgery and placed the call to Dr. English in Marquette Michigan. With in a few days the office contacted me and sent an information package in the mail. I admit it took a while to mail the package back to them. I wanted to be sure I had learned much more before taking the next step. On March 21st, I attended the conference where I learned much more and made the decision to mail the filled out forms back to Dr. English's office. Next step, make appointments for psych exam and so forth. One step at a time , baby steps.. and I will succeed!

I'm new to the entire process. I had the confrence meeting tonight and found the information to be great. I know have to quiet smoking ( something I have done for 21 years). I am excited yet a bit scared to start this new journey to getting healthy!

Thank you both. I know in my heart that this is what I want and need to do. I have two teenage children I want to see grow and have children of their own. I think my longevity is a good enough reason to quit smoking.

Hi Sarah , I'm new here myself. I too have always been a bigger sized person. I had the conference tonight. First step in the long but much need journey to a healthier life.