Just Getting Started

[KensingtonWalk 10]

Hello all! This is a wonderful forum. So many questions answered and others popping up for me. I have Cigna insurance and I am not sure if it will be three or six months of prep but I am willing to jump through the hoops as long as I can see a VSG at the end of the tunnel.

I am 57 year old female. I have struggled with anorexia and binge eating, both ends of the spectrum. I have been able to lose weight in the past, but have never been able to keep my weight down. The last five years, what worked for me before is no longer working and I get nowhere. Last year I saw a dietician for four months and lost three pounds and I exercised like a fiend. 90 minutes, five days a week. Three pounds in 16 weeks. It becomes very discouraging. And my company did not cover ANY weight loss services. Last year I hit rock bottom.

This year I petitioned the CEO at my company and she immediately agreed that Bariatric surgery is something that a healthcare organization should offer as a benefit to its employees. Starting July 1 this benefit will be added to our coverage. So July 1 I am applying to start the process.

Wish me luck! I will be here a lot looking for, and offering, encouragement, validation and support.

[maggiemayuk 106]

Welcome to the forum KensingtonWalk and good luck with your journey. I think for many of us WLS is a last resort after many years of problems controlling weight. It's not a magic wand but it helps enormously if you have the determination to succeed. It's great that you've got funding now and can start the process.

[KensingtonWalk 10]

Thank you very much! I know this won't be a magic wand but after years of failed attempts I am looking forward to long term success!

[BizzyB 119]

Such a wonderful thing that your company has decided to cover the surgery as a benefits. It is such a valuable tool and does so much good for those who pursue it. So glad you are able to get started!