Scarolann

Oy! As I sit here this am waiting for my doctors office to open so I can call again to see if my approval is here, I have so many emotions & thoughts running thru my head. I am supposed to be sleeved one week from today so I did start the full liquid diet on Friday. Last week, I did the liquids all day then a sensible dinner. I weighed myself this am & I am down 8 lbs! That makes me happy, why can I do it myself? I will tell you, the liquid diet is NOT easy though...I thought about popcorn all day yesterday & almost caved. My family ate & while it smelled great, I honestly wasn't hungry. I wanted the food because it smelled good but I held fast:) The other issues I have is, I have a trip to Florida May 6th....I am cutting it real close as far as travel after surgery. Im not sure what my doctor will allow? If I don't get sleeved next Monday, I may have to wait late May? I don't know....then I start having the feeling of ...if I lost 8 lbs already, I don't need surgery but we all know how that ends:( I have done too many diets to count & I have obviously always gained it all back & then some. So, as you read above...I am really having lots of issues in my head. Bottom line is, Im done being fat, Im done with being in pain, I want to be done with all my medications.....It would make sense for me to just trudge ahead & get the surgery no matter what, right? Why so many thoughts? Im not the only one who goes thru this? Not trying to be a downer...Im generally a positive person. And I should be happy I lost 8 lbs & I am:)

I was denied today....talked with the medical assistant to my doctor & she isn't sure why? I did gain 4 lbs at my last weigh in but they said I had no co-morbidities? I have high blood pressure which I have been medicated for for years plus high chlo which I have 2 medications for, had 4 knee surgeries & in constant pain..& Im borderline diabetic??? Needless to say, Im so discouraged & mad..I have this sinking feeling in my stomach that just wont go away....Im still doing my liquid diet though, she didn't say to stop & she is calling them tomorrow. Im down 8 lbs & Im not going to blow it but if I cant get it done in March, I don't know when I can get it done:( This kinda sucks..I could cry, I did cry:(

You are all so helpful!! I appreciate all the advice:)

Hello! That's my date too...BUT Im still waiting on the final approval so its a bit nerve wracking! Im supposed to start by liquid diet on Friday the 18th. I have been easing into it though....by getting all my Water in, eating cottage cheese for lunch, Protein shakes & then some protein at dinner. I should be approved any day!! Argghhhh How is your pre-op going? How are you feeling about it all?

I apologize right now for my vent...... Today my Aunt called me & she is fervently trying to talk me out of my sleeve!!!!! She is trying to talk me into the lap band OR just "dieting"! After 35 minutes of going round & round I was so discouraged:( She just keeps telling me Im changing my lifestyle...ummmmm yeah, I am!! I told her that this has been over a year long that I have been going thru the process etc. My husband & daughters are supportive along with a few select friends so I know I need to just let it go but I was so upset today & now I keep thinking what if I don't get approved for some reason?? On the flip side, my eating (or lack of) was awesome! I got all my liquids in & all my Protein in:) Im kinda doing a "pre" pre-op because Friday is when I prayerfully start my 10 liquid pre-op.

@@DivaSoBlessed What was the letter that you received thinking you were denied? I ask b/c I got a letter in the mail today & Im not 100% sure what it means & when I opened it it was 5:04 so I could not call.

I have been lurking on here for the past month & thought its time to join!!! I like reading all the encouraging helpful posts. I started my appointments back in December & all my documentation was sent in to the ins company last Thursday! My date is set for March 28 BUT I could possibly reschedule for Mar 21 IF I get my final approval this week..needless to say Im really stressed:( I left a message for am & I hope she still calls today. My last apt I had gained 4lbs so Im kicking myself & I hope & pray they don't get finicky! Im so ready, I have been doing the liquid portion here & there....not full speed ahead until I get the day in stone but today Im having a hard time & just want to eat eat eat. My reasons for doing the surgery beside the weight which has been a struggle all my adult life..the usual, I lose 20 lbs, gain it back etc.....I am an avid exerciser, I LOVE working out!! I tend to get obsessed with it at times. BUT I have a knee issue, I have had 4 surgeries & I will be faced with a replacement some day if I don't lose weight & keep it off. Also, I have high blood pressure (1 med), high cholesterol (2 meds) & I am borderline diabetic. I really hoping for a complete lifestyle change & I cannot weight!! In fact, I haven't bought any clothes in months because I want to buy a smaller size:) Anyway, I think you will see me here, asking questions, seeking advice & sharing my progress etc. Im excited to be a part of this group!!!

Thank you for the well wishes:)