KristinaAshley

Congratulations!!

P.S. I really do appreciate how supportive yall are! And Marcy, your dog is so adorable!!

Thanks guys, I am not giving up. I am looking into any other insurance plans I come across. I am self employed so I have to pay for my health insurance. Does anyone know of any insurance plans that do cover WLS??

You guys are all so amazing. There is a "no obesity surgery" clause in my insurance. Im not married, so no hubby that has insurance either. Im currently looking into other insurances and self pay options. My BMI is way over 40. I have gotten a refferal from my general physician. He is the one that thought my insurance covered the procedure. So frustrating. I am not a quitter and I am not giving up! Thank you everybody for the kind and encouraging words. Yall are the best ever,

Yes you can buy Biotin pills.

So I have considered WLS and banding for many years now. I finally decided to get serious about it and spoke with my family Dr. He was all for it and told me that he believed my insurance covered it. I was ecstatic. I have researched everything there is to know about WLS, the bariatric surgeon was even impressed. I’ve been to a seminar and group support meetings and everything keeps telling me that this procedure is my answer to a better life. Well I spoke with my insurance about it and I come to find out that Regence doesn’t cover it. I am so heartbroken. I haven’t cried this much since my son was in the NICU for six weeks. My family doesn’t understand why I am so horribly sad. They are all obese as well. This is killing me. I don’t want to have all of the health problems and die when I’m 40.

Great questions!

Congratulations!

More protein? Nioxin hair products.

I am so sorry. :-(

Good post. I was wondering the same thing. I love torrid bras and lane bryant undies.

Good question!!

Nice undies. A pretty dress that doesnt make me look like a Christmas tree ornament. Short sleeved tops.

Congratulations on a surgery date!! I'm jealous!! :-)

Great advice shinewrite!!

I'm interested in knowing how Big David is doing.

I love Torrid bras.

There is a Twin Falls support group! It meets at the hospital.

Congratulations!!

Hey ya Pattie! Im Kristina, thanks for the advice. I decided on the lap band instead of gastric bypass because of the health risks and permanence of the bypass. I dont like the risk factors of the bypass either.

See a different doctor!! Your doctor shouldnt make you cry!

I know its awfully cheap and gross, but Mary Kay consultants will give you free lessons. DONT BUY THE MAKE UP though.

Thank you so much for your reply. I have signed up for Dr. Valentines seminar! Im excited!!

That's a great recipe Honk! Thanks. Milk cubes are totally genius!! :-)

You're awesome! Keep up the good work!!!