So overwhelmed...

[SandeeD 363]

I'm just feeling a bit overwhelmed this morning with all of the pre-op appointments that I have to complete. In addition, with all of this Obamacare craziness, since I pay for my own insurance, I don't know if I should stay with what I have (which is sky high) or try to change over to something more reasonable BEFORE of AFTER I have the surgery. Decisions...decisions.... What if the surgery doesn't work? What if I still have all of the health problems that I had before the surgery? I'm already a worry wort so now I'm 10x worse:(

[Sunshine0328 12]

I have no advice about the insurance portion of your stress. All I can say is focus on your goal and stay the course. It will all work out for you!!

[BrownDoesAll 409]

SandeeD.. Nothing is a sure fire gaurentee, but if you follow the plan you will lose weight. I am two years in and though I didn't lose as much weight as I wanted to or could have (my own fault) I am so glad I have made this life changing decision. The day after the surgery I no longer had to take Metfhormin for my type 2 Diabetes. And two years later my AIC (if your familiar) is way down, no signs of Diabetes. The sleeve is a tool you'll have for life to help with your weight loss journey, and its a journey. As for the HealthCare act I can't help you there.. that is an issue that must be addressed.. However,, you shouldn't worry much about the surgery or losing weight.. It will be hard, but worth it in the end. Relax, make your decision, stick to your plan and move forward. You could stay in worry land forever . Good luck with your final decision.

[SandeeD 363]

Thanks ladies! By no means did I expect any of this to be easy peasy lol I'm just one of those people who think A LOT, so I just need to pump the breaks for a minute and take it a little at a time...this too shall pass.

[Sunshine0328 12]

Yes! Pump those brakes and take a step back. You can't tackle all of the issues at once, so do them one at a time. When one gets to be a bit too much, shift gears and focus on the other issue.

I've yet to have surgery. I'm only 13 days out from my date with the surgeon. It's taken me 18-19 months to get here. Every day I had doubts...up until Sept 25th. That day I knew I was going in the right direction and nothing was going to stop me (not even the threat of my doctor not being in network anymore). I could have eaten so many bad things to get me through...but I held fast, refocused on what I could do, and told myself that all will work out.

I know you may like to worry, but it can cause extra acid in your stomach and that's not what you need. Just breathe and relax a bit.