heather.vasquez

I have Aetna and they require a 3 month diet but my Surgeon in CT requires a 6month supervised diet counseling the whole 10 yards. It's been three month's and I started the gym 3 weeks ago and the diet..it's soooo hard but I have picked up some great tools on eating & changing my lifestyle that has always been surrounded by food. I'm half way through and extreamly anxious.

I loved this thread... I recently went out this weekend with friends and they noticed i'm looking a little thinner because I"M STARVING myself to get the 26 lbs off before surgery. Anyways one of my male friends said you look good keep up the good work... I heard you were considering surgery!!! Please reconsider look in the mirror you have such a beautiful face!! I almost SCREAMED !! Thank you but do u realize I haven't seen my private parts in years ! Do you know I can barley fit in an airplane seat and I travel for my job.. Did you know I have to tell my kids I can't fit in a rollercoaster seat so they have to go themselves. People who have never struggled will never understand but those who truly love me have been exreamly supportive and all the wonderful people on this site make each day easier. Good Luck in your journey.:thumbup:

Thanks Tess !! I still have a few more test to go through do you think there is someone in charge of my case now? Or should I wait until all is said and done and they submit to the insurance co for final approval?

Hi there thanks everyone I Started @ the end of April and I meet with the Dietician every 2 weeks. I've had most of my appt's. Just need to do a few more things to get my date!!! Good luck on your surgery.

Jenny, has your dr. ever explained why he feels so strongly about gastric? I would consult with him on the band maybe he will feel diffrently my dr. doesn't agree with Gastric unless your ay less 300-400 lbs over weight. He says it's because it really doesn;t teach you how to properly eat. Maybe if you expalin to him how wonderful he has been in so many ways you would hate to have to take your business elsewere. Maybe he/she will have a change of heart.

I started my 6 mo journey and they wanted me to loose 26 lbs before surgery. I also meet with a dietician every two weeks .. dietician is not coverd by my insurance because it's not a MD doing it!! it cost 127.00 everytime I go. I keep telling myself to hang in there. It gets confusing because she said I should only loose 1 -2 lbs a week so it feels like forever to get to the 26.

Jenny, welcome!!! I'm new to the boards and I started my process in April. These boards are a wealth of information and the days when I feel like i'm the only one in the world with weight problems i come here. Everyone here can say "I understand" and mean it. Attend support group meetings, ASK Questions!! the more you know the better descisions you make. I have an auto immune disorder calle Sarcoidosis it started in my sinus area nad has migrated to my lungs.. eventually it will effrct me like Systic Fibrosis so my descision was an easy one. I have a great husband and two beautiful girls who need me. As I hear so much on these sites "The weight didn't come on over night so it will take more than a night to take it off." Good Luck

You can do it stay strong!!

Good for you :crying: I'm still on my journey I have my sleep Apnea test wed & my 1st Nutrition class the same night also. My Ins gave a green light in the beggining as long as this process takes 6 mos. I'm trying things to adjust my weight ahead of time like reducing carbs, eliminating soda & Not drinking during meals. It was suggested by the Dr. I loose 26 lbs before surgery. :ohmy: :confused:I'm concerned on how I'm going to do it since 10 has always been the max!!!. I'm so excited an ready for this change in my life there are so many things i want to do with my girls!!! please keep me posted and am willing to take tips from someone who has been through this recently. Good luck on the Liquid I heard it can be difficult but there is that liht at the end of the tunnel to keep you on track!! my personal email address is heather.vasquez@yahoo.com

Allie morris where are you having your surgery? Any suggestions on shedding the pre-op weight I have done tons of reading and I know lots have done Atkins.

Hi my name is Heather also just registered tonight. I just started my Journey through Midstate in Meriden. I start my weight loss classes next wed and go for my sleep apnia test at the time also.I have AETNA Health Insurance and so foar so good !! The oly thing thatmakes me angry:cursing: is the fact that my insurance doesn't cover counsling with Diatician... Are u kiddin me...we want to see that u can loose weith but we won't help u. What Hopsital are you going through?