DaddyMarie

Is anyone a State of Cali employee with CALPers Insurance??

How come you had to loose 30 lbs? What was your starting weight?

For the most part people are reporting and increased libido. Personally, if mine had gotten any higher, I would have had to resort to polyandry or polygamy (Although, it has gotten more varied). The reasons? Better health, more energy, better self image, more attractive to your partners, take your pick. BTW, this is an incredibly individual response area, but if you are experiencing a decrease in libido I would check with your PCP. Oh I don't have problems in that department Terry, I'm like you I may have to look into polygamy! Lol!!

How is Kaiaers pre op process for you? What Depaetment do you work for?

Well I'm new and don't have time to scroll threw a crapload of convos

I totally forgot about a woman I know who has GP and was a heavy smoker before and after surgery. She was in such poor health and did not take good care of herself that she lost ALL her hair and got a massive infection internally. I now believe it had everything to do with her smoking habit.

I have severe anxiety and agoraphobia so I know how you feel. I rely on my meds to feel normal. I also have rheumatoid arthritis and lupus and depend in ibuprophin and Vicodin for daily pain.. I know I will have to give up my IB for my new life but maybe I will fee letter after getting this weight off.

Awesome input everyone!! Thank you so much for being sweet and supportive!!!

Well at least I know I am not alone. Thanks for that.... I just feel so frustrated and stressed out and anxious.... I was just reading my insurance coverage book and again it seems the pre auth is fairly simple... I just want to know something solid...

My insurance only requires 6 medically monitored NUT/WL visits with my PCP or the Surgeon. They don't care as long as it's a doctor.

Well I already had a consult and did a few seminars with my last surgeon. (Ya know the one who said sleeves suck?) I will still have to do the consult with this new surgeon so I'm not worried about that. I'm just overwhelmed.

i have a friend that smokes who is always worried about the smell of her hair...I'm so going to have to use this on her It's awesome smelling like a girl again!

I have not met with my surgeon yet.. My PCP has done the pre auth process with me and has send my paperwork in for approval. He did not want me to go to the surgeon without insurance approval because he did not want me to assume any unnecessary costs. I made sure before even talking to my PCP that the surgery was covered.

what insurance do you have? Mine has the same requirements. I have Blue Shield Net Value..

I don't know what state your in but here in Cali we have MediCal. Do you have that option?

You know what the coolest thing is? I mean besides being healthy... My hair smells like my shampoo!!! ALL DAY LONG!!! My Vera Wang Princess cologne can be smelled ALL DAY LONG!!!! I smell good again!

Dude that ROCKS!!!! Your a few days more than you were a few days ago!! You can do it! Kick this in the ass!

Lmfao!! Yeah everyone is doing it!!! HAHAHAHAHA!

Well great because my e cig has nicotine in it..... It's like the patch where it tapers off...... And here I thought I was doing good...

My name is Stephanie. I'm a 35 year old wife an mother. My husband and I have been married for 12 years and we have an 11 year old son and a 4 year old Daughter. We live in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of California and live on a lake. My husband and I own and operate a landscape Company that has been in business for 13 years. He is a contractor and loves doing landscape design. I have been a mortgage broker for 13 years of my life and 3 years ago during the recession decided that enough was enough. So I went back to school and got my Bachelors and now work for the State of California in HR. I really like my job, it's fun and exciting and changes daily. I have been chubby all my life. I was born 9lbs 8 oz. People called me the Michelin Tire Baby which then evolved into such horrid nicknames like "fat daddy" or "fluffanie". I wasn't one of those really fat kids, at 11 years old I was 92lbs.. Sounds like a lot actually considering my son is 11 and is 70 lbs if that! Lol! Anyways, I have always carried in extra weight. The only time I was thin was at 17 when I was strung out on drugs. I weighed 118. I got married and was 165, had our son and rocked 190, had our daughter and now in tipping the scales at 235. I've become someone I don't even recognize. I have always been about self love and body image and love your curves and shit so for me this is not a much about vanity as it is about health. I actually have pretty high self esteem and think rather highly of myself! lol!!! 3 years ago my Daddy died. He was my best friend, my beacon and my biggest supporter in life. He accepted me for ME and always built me up and told me I was beautiful and fearless and unique and he taught me how to be strong and never to take shit from anyone. He was my rock and without him I have this huge hole in my heart. He died of: diabetes, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and other illnesses caused by a poor lifestyle. He is full blooded Mexican and grew up in Lard and Pork Fat and All kinds of artery clogging goodness. I remember he used to put mayonnaise on everything!! Even tortillas and in Beans and he even just made mayo sandwiches!! He fried his eggs in bacon grease and smoked 2 packs a day and was a raging alcoholic most of his life. And yes he was FAT.. I will never forget the way I felt when he left me.. And I hate the way I feel without him. He was only 62... He never got to meet my daughter, his granddaughter... My son misses him every day. My husband gets choked up every time we talk about him, my sister and I relate everything we do to him and sob in each others arms on occasion. I decided I don't ever want my kids to feel like this... The fact that he lived such a careless lifestyle was selfish of him!! So my reasoning for this surgery (VSG) is based on my health. I want to be healthy and live a long healthy life for my kids and grandkids. I want to be here for my little sister for as long as I can, I don't want my family to see me die slowly and know that I did this to myself. I'm doing this for ME and my KIDS because I love myself as much as I love my Kids. I know it won't be easy.. And it will be a long journey of trial and tribulation. I also know it's kind of risky an may be considered drastic to some but I have never been one to back away from a challenge.. My sister asked me the other day, "well what if something goes wrong Steph? What will happen Ito you if you do this?" I just looked at her an said, "what will happen if I don't?"..........

Ok maybe I'll be spit in cause I have not actually been there yet but Jeeze, cut the girl a break! Lol!!! You don't need mental help or all kinds of therapy! Your HUMAN! You know why you should not cheat and you know the risks. If your doctor says to do something, it is because he is a trained Medical professional who has your best interest at hand. Just do your absolute best and try to stick to it and pray to the liver gods that bastard is ready for show time!

Thanks everyone. I am still waiting for my insurance approval but my doc said it should not be a problem cause my insurance covers it and he has built a pretty solid case.

I'm scared shitless.....

Which surgery did you decide to get? Hey Butter, I decided to get the.........drumroll please........SLEEVE!!!

Awwww look at that sweet face! How do you not kiss it all the time?Lol! I do kiss her a lot!! Can't help it!