It's been a long journey

[kfhf20 12]

Hi all,

I've been kind of lurking here for a little while now. My journey began Oct 2012. I did my seminar, and all of my labs, and required nutrition stuff, but my husband would not support my decision. Without his support, this would have been impossible for me because we have two small children.

In March of 2013, my PCP put me on blood pressure medication. I again approached my husband about WLS, and he still wasn't supportive. He thought that I should be able to do it the "old fashioned" way, and that I would feel better about myself if I did..... Oh he who has never had to worry about his weight. My husband is one of those people that can loose weight by improving his sleeping habits... to be so lucky.

In October of this year, my PCP had to start me on Metformin, I once again approached my husband about WLS. This time he agreed, but asked me to wait until after the holidays. My surgeons office submitted the paperwork to my insurance company, but the surgery was denied. I had to go thru the appeal process, which they also denied. In February of this year, my surgeons office was able to resubmit my pre approval, and I was approved. By this time, my DH thought that I had given up on the idea, and I had to fight with him about it all over again. Well he finally agreed, and my Gastric Bypass is scheduled for April 7th. I am currently on the pre-op liquid diet day 2. Day 1 wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, and I am coping with Day 2 pretty well so far. I'm so excited to finally be here, I don't care if I had to drink only Water for a week, I would find a way to make it work!

Kim

[patticake1448 78]

Good luck to you! You have fought so hard to get to this point and its gonna be sooooo worth it! God bless!

[MrsGloMartin 198]

Wow Kim, you are so strong it's amazing!!! I wish you all the best with your WLS and I pray that your hubby will continue to support and be there for you throughout your journey to health and happiness. Don't be too upset with him as you know men don't speak our language and they usually behave as if they don't care because they don't want us to know how scared they really are. God bless you!!!

[chanc 5]

Good for you to be sticking to your guns. I totally understand the frustration of not having someone's support.

My own DH thought for the longest time that diet alone would help me, and had even dieted with me to show his support. But it doesn't last. After a week or two he figures time is up and he goes back to his old eating habits and so I do after a while as well.

So happy for you, keep us posted with how things go!

[kfhf20 12]

He had a moment last week where he tried to convince me to try some fad diet. I had to explain to him in detail how I had already tried all of these, and that I was going through with the WLS. He fussed for a couple of days, but on Sunday he helped me get ready for my pre-op diet that started Monday, and has been very supportive ever since.

Thanks for the support. I'm getting so excited for Monday!

[chanc 5]

Is it bad if I say I'm a little envious of you? . I have been on the road to wls for 3 years now, but have only now gotten date for my first appointment with the dietician. I'm sure I still have months ahead of me before I actually get the surgery.

Tonight my hubby suggested we split a med pizza as a snack! I told him he was not helping my weight issue at all... We setled for a sleeve of soda crackers. :-)