Oh good, congratulations!! I'm just a few steps ahead of you with starting the process! After having my call to say insurance approved starting process, they set up date to meet with surgeon about 3 weeks later. I met with him and after I gave the green light of interest and willingness, he took...
I had my psychiatrist meeting and it went very well! I was there for 60 minutes and the doctor was very comforting to talk to. Basically it was questions(life style throughout growing up with eating, the type of surgery I want and why, and how I'll go about reaching my goal) being asked from my...
Just another idea you might be interested in which I found in my book I'm reading. The same author who wrote Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies has a facebook page called WLS Private(it's a closed group and the icon shows the author and her book). You have to ask to join but it's approved within 24...
I tried to like your comment Joyous1979 and it said I clicked "Like" too many times in a 24 hour period. Lol, I better settle down my liking business so I don't get yelled at anymore, lol! ;)
One of the requirements I have to fulfill is seeing a Behavior Psychiatrist. So I called yesterday after being told by the program coordinator that I want to do this soon due to needing any extra requirements by them, it could post pone the surgery until they are completed. So I called and they...
I can relate because I've had the same thing said to me by a family member saying "Ohhh, you don't need to lose weight!"! Whattt...my weight with my 5'5 height is considered morbid obese and I know I am by how I see myself and how my clothes fit on me(not too loose being a size 3x)! I think they...
Keep the positive outlook!! You can do it and you will do it but it will take hard work on your part also along with your "tool" to get there! We believe in you and know anything is possible if you want it bad enough! How exciting this journey is for all of us to see how sweet the rewards truly...
I'll be happy to help any way I can! I'm just starting the process of completing all my requirements needed before surgery is scheduled but I have read ALOT! The support groups are wonderful ways for information from different experiences! Nothing is the same for each person but you get an idea...
Oh how exciting it must be!! I'm sooo happy for you and best of wishes all is well for you!! Please keep us all posted as you go along as I myself will love reading what everyone shares!!
Thank you for sharing your life with us! Best wishes on your new journey of a new life! Keep us posted as you go along, we're all here cheering you along!!
I wanted to let everyone know that may be interested in purchasing the book "Weight Loss For Dummies" is absolutely wonderful and easy to read!! I can't put the book down actually, lol!!
[B]Weight Loss Surgery For Dummies is really for smart people who want to make an intelligent, informed...
You are very welcome tjhiers!! I am very happy to share my experience with others in hope that it might help others as well as myself! I will also be happy to hear what your experiences are as well!! I began with attending a seminar with 60 people(August 29th) and then they check our insurances...
I agree Karenina!! You know they must have a heart of gold to want to do this kind of work! They see and truly understand the struggles we have and want to help!!
I had my very 1st appointment with my surgeon and program coordinator. For some reason, even though I was excited, I was really nervous of the unexpected too!! I've read ALOT and knew basically what to expect but I just had the case of the butterflies in my stomach! As I was called back, they...
Best wishes to you on your journey!! How exciting it must feel to be so close to your scheduled "Big Day"!! I myself have just started with the requirements so I'm looking at January hopefully to be my "Big Day" if all goes well!! Keep us posted as you go!! :)