KristinaAnn

I have been a member of this site for what seems like years.

When I first joined, I was exploring insurance options and if there would any "hoops" I could jump through to get approval. I researched self pay, I also researched going to Mexico. The funds just weren't there for me, I lost all hope.

This past year i've been "living through" my fiance's mother. She got the sleeve back in April of 2012 and has made tremendous progress. I often got jealous. But would try to hide it. My fiance is a gym rat as well, so I've felt a little out of place in some sorts.

Back in January I was looking for a new job, I wanted more money, and better hours..who doesn't, right? Well, I got the offer. As I was looking through their benefits I noticed they COVERED bariatric surgery. Not only was I getting better pay, and better hours, I also saw surgery in my distant future..

I went to my first information class, and I signed up for my consulation. I called to verify my insurance as requsted by the surgeons office and was told 6 month monitored dieting wasn't approved like I thought!! I was so excited, but looking further into it my benefits handbook says different, but thats ok. I'm still excited. I have my 2nd weigh in with the doctor tomorrow, and am HOPING for a surgery date in September, early October depending on all of the insurance processing.

I'm so happy I never truly gave up, and that a healthy me is in the near future.