nurselis 4 Posted February 6, 2013 I have been thinking, researching, contemplating, debating, and every other "ing" word possible the sleeve. And today I finally had a consultation with my surgeon and Im beginning the pre-op process. Little about me: Im a 27 year old ER nurse who weighs 336lbs. I've tried for years to lose weight... Diet, exercise, nutritionists, etc. Im a nurse, I know what I need to do and the right way to do it. And yet... Nothing. Very little improvement. Im blessed to have a boyfriend who loves me the way I am and is doing his best to be supportive of me. He just wants the best for me. My family is supportive, but doesn't think Im *that* overweight. My BMI says otherwise. Im blessed to not have any major medical issues... And I want to keep it that way. That is my main purpose for the surgery - stay healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ISleevedIt 380 Posted February 6, 2013 Good for you! You're doing it for the right reason! good luck with the whole process. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mvickyway 256 Posted February 6, 2013 I struggle with the decision too and feel like it is time for this drastic health measure. I really want to be healthy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takingcontrol 467 Posted February 6, 2013 Today is the first day of the rest of you life!! Good luck on your journey! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1happyloser2b 39 Posted February 6, 2013 The closer I get to the final stages the more uneasy I get. My mind is going thru all of the what if's..........! I have researched everything! I know this is the best thing for me It is the last resort, then I start thinking about something scary and negative. I have only had 2 c sections I am 47. I have one more appointment with my GP for the mandatory weight management, then we submit to my insurance hopefully I will be approved!!! Then the date is set!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!! I need a break! I am almost 300 pounds!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurselis 4 Posted February 21, 2013 Well.. I'll call it a half step closer, lol. My insurance requires a two part psych assessment (which I didn't know till I did part one today). Part 1 is done, I have a take home psychological assessment (MMPI-2), and then Monday is my part 2 of the psych assessment. It's my last step before Im completely submitted to my insurance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurselis 4 Posted February 25, 2013 Woo Hoo! I am another step closer towards surgery. As of today, I am completely done with insurance requirements and I am just waiting to hear from my insurance coordinator regarding approval/denial. Every step of the way I have been told I am a great candidate (young, relatively healthy, motivated, etc etc) so hopefully my insurance company will feel the same way! I truly look at this as a preventative step (obviously, with a huge portion of it being up to me to actually let WLS work for me). Fingers crossed I'll know relatively soon... the unknown while waiting will be the hardest part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurselis 4 Posted March 8, 2013 I can't believe it... I just got promoted at work (Im a nurse) to a position where I need dress clothes. Well, I have a bunch of cute sets of scrubs, but not a lot of dress clothes. I was kinda waiting on buying more clothes in hopes of surgery but as the days went on (I know... It was only a week) I started doubting I would get approved because I have no co-morbidities. Today, I gave in and found a bunch of outfits I was about to order when the phone rang... I GOT APPROVED! I deleted my shopping cart. And now I just need the scheduler to set up my surgery date!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1happyloser2b 39 Posted March 9, 2013 I'M APPROVED!!!!!!!! Just waiting for my DATE!!!! PINS & NEEDLES!!!!!! Thank You LORD!!!! Thank you UHC!!!! Thanks to all of the support on this site!!!!!! Sent from my iPad using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nurselis 4 Posted March 14, 2013 April 1. I can't believe it. April 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites