I got my surgery date scheduled FINALLY!

[krazykristen 61]

After months of battling with my insurance and freaking out because they won't cover any of it, my grandparents are loaning me the money and I got my surgery date scheduled for October 5th! I cannot wait!!! I am so excited to start this new journey in my life and finally be able to live my life and not let my weight keep me from the things I have always wanted to do. One of the NSV I'm looking forward to is being able to shop wherever and maybe wearing a bikini for the first time. AHHHHH

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[breuxo 78]

what awesome grandparents!! good luck on your surgery

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[krazykristen 61]

what awesome grandparents!! good luck on your surgery

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Thank you! It was a last resort and I have to get a second job just to pay them back monthly but its worth it!

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[hats123 67]

As I said in your other thread, I was also self-pay in the US and borrowed a ton of money from a loved one to do it (I was open to traveling to keep costs down, but the people in my life I rely on for support and advice were resistant. I DO NOT mean they are correct or that the way I did it is the better way. I just mean that in my case it was the simpler way to accomplish this part of my goal).

In retrospect I would have borrowed twice as much...we borrow so much to buy houses, if we are able and if we choose to, or cars, or whatever...this is your body and your life, and I totally get funding it any way you can.

There is a steep learning curve to every part of this-- to recovery, to living with the sleeve, to helping it help you best. I'm sticking to my surgeon's program but I still make mistakes -- but I keep telling myself there's no mistake I will make twice! Each one has consequences that are too memorable - and I don't mean in a way you should scrapbook - for you to risk repeating.

I know I say it in every post but I am so glad I took this step. It is helping me approach so many areas of my life in a more positive and productive way, maybe because it all but forces you to put your healthy self first (or suffer soon after).

You'll also find NSVs all over the place, not just the ones you're anticipating now. I could try to list them all but it would take forever

[nmf0318 58]

I'm glad you werr able to find a way. Best of luck!

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[awilson12614 7]

I have mine on the same day! Congratulations!

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[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

I am October 5th too! I managed to get my insurance company to cover it though. Way to go grandparents!

[krazykristen 61]

Thank yall! And good luck to those getting their surgery done the same day! Im so excited

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