First meeting with the surgeon

[MowryRocks 679]

@@olamae - United Healthcare

[Janlou 19]

At my last support group mtg we spent a lot of time talking about the holidays. My family is supportive so I will focus on just spending time with them. It was suggested that maybe joining the family after the dinner for fun and fellowship would be an idea. What I got from my "coach" is that they hate to hear that "we" are excluding ourselves from something that would normally be a joyful, family experience. I will have surgery on the 14th so will still be on liquids at Christmas. I do not, however intend on that affecting the joy I get from being with my family! Don't sell yourself short!!

[Melser 17]

My insurance required 6 months medically supervised weight loss with a doctor, or a 12 week multidisciplinary wellness course. I first started with the 6 months last November, but car accident changed my priorities temporarily. my insurance changed so my previous visits with the doctor didn't count, i had completed 3 appointments. I had to start over with 12 week wellness course which I just completed my last class tonight. The class was a much better experience than going to the doctor once a month. I haven't been allowed to have an appointment with the surgeon until insurance approves surgery. They hope to have me scheduled for pre-op in mid-December, and then surgery would possibly be in late January or early February. I also was required to lose 18-36lbs before surgery would ever happen. I applied for my bariatric program in September 2015, so it's been a long journey to say the least. I've completed all requirements including required weight loss though so the light is beginning to shine.

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