Can't wait to be reintroduced to the "new me"!

sophiastuffin · February 16, 2014

Hello all! I've been reading up on here and decided to join in! ;-) I started journey back in July 2013, after numerous failed attempts on my own. I was initially discouraged because my BMI was under 40. Luckily, or rather unlucky I also have hbp. I continued with my 6months required insurance visits with my M.D., psych evaluations, met with the nutritionists, surgeon fast forward to now. I have a surgery date, (March 3) and I am just awaiting insurance approval. My BMI did balloon up to 40. (The holidays tasted so delish ;-) my insurance is known for being difficult, as much as I love their benefits. I'm a bit nervous, anxious and growing impatient, lol! How did you all manage? How about alerting employers prior to surgery? How long on average were you able to be off work? Thanks!