kiacowho

Thanks for all of the suggestions and support as well. I have been getting all of my ducks in a row. I have been going to my cardiologist for the last two weeks making sure everything is okay because I've had increased incidents of shortness of breath and burning in my chest upon even the slightest exertion. My cholesterol is sky high and my thyroid is not working too well either. So far so good as far as the heart. I have an appointment with my general doctor on 9/7, a seminar/meet and greet with the surgeon on 9/8 where I'll get more information and will schedule my consult. I haven't been told by anyone yet that they will deny me so I'm trying to stay positive. This website has been a fabulous source of information and support. Oh, and I also watched many, many videos on YouTube from people who tracked their journey from the day before surgery to as far as 18 months later. I found it to be very informative. I think it's awesome that people do that. I don't think I could be so brave to do that but I'm grateful to them for doing so. I'll keep you posted. ~ Kelly

Hi. I really have no business replying to you because I have not had the surgery myself but I had to respond because I have just started this process and am afraid I'm going to hit the same wall you have. I am 43 years old, am 5'3" and exactly 227 pounds. A friend of mine had the surgery and he is so beyond happy with his results and has never felt better. I have a consultation appointment with the surgeon on September 8th and have not even mentioned it to my primary doctor. I was afraid of the same response that you seem to be getting. I cannot believe that they feel you are not heavy enough to have the surgery. I have been struggling with my weight for such a long time now that I am at my wit's end. I am not going to say that nothing else works but it seems that I cannot stick with something long enough to really see great results. I thought that by taking the control out of my own hands by having this surgery, that I would have better luck in turning my habits around. And I am so willing to change. Are we being unrealistic to want this? I can't believe I'm feeling upset about not being heavy ENOUGH! Unbelievable. ~ Kelly