My Journey

[Alaska1980 10]

Good evening, I am currently waiting to hear from the surgeon’s office to see if I have been approved. I am 37 years old, 5’7” and starting weight 234.9 (BMI 36.8) currently 228.4 (BMI 35.8). I started the 90-day Aetna multi-disciplinary program in January. The surgeon is using my back as a co-morbidity (degenerative disc disease, lumbago, SI joint tenderness, severe spondylosis, annular tears, neural foraminal narrowing, facet arthropathy, muscle spasms, sciatica and chronic pain) as I am a healthy fat person. I met with my pcp and nutritionist every month, personal trainer every 2 weeks and weight loss counselor every week. My family has been so patient with myself and my pain. This is the second time I have tried to have WLS, if I am denied again I hope to be accepted with the bariatric pal MX with Dr. Illan.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

Welcome! Looking forward to watching your journey!

[Frustr8 7,886]

Any new developments Alaska1980? Are you any closer to to your weight loss surgery, did you gain your approval or are you going with Dr Ilian and BariatricPalMX?

[Alaska1980 10]

I am scheduled to see Dr Ilian on August 17th. Thank you for asking, only 3 people in my everyday life know what I am planning to do (my pcp knows, he worries but is supportive).

[Frustr8 7,886]

Then I am very honored to be the 4th. I forecast good health and a bright future. But I am a lay forecaster, I never went to meterology university😝.