Ris26

I too have bcbs tx and I was denied coverage. What was required for your approval? I am just about to start my journey starting with my first doctors visit May 16th. Ris26

I am 26yrs old and currently at 275lbs. I have tried everything: weight watchers, hypnosis, hudroxycut, low calorie, daily exercise, phintermine, HGC injections and had little to no results and quickly gainned what little i lost back. The past 4 years my life has been dedicated to my job (which i love) working my way up to be the only female supervisor in our oilfield production plant. In doing this i tend to work 70+ hours a week, therefore not leaving much time for the gym. It was only easter weekend when i was on vacation visiting a friend and we took her little girls to the circus, the girls were dying to ride the elephant so up we went. Upon getting back into the stands one of the circus men brought us a picture of our ride. I wanted to cry, crawl in a hole and hide. I was mortified that sitting on top of a 11,000lb animal i looked so large! It was at this point i made up my mind(i had already been considering) something had to be done and i felt that the surgery was my only option to get myself healthy again! Luckily my family, friends, and coworkers(all men) are all 100% supportive! I am currently looking into the sleeve surgery and have a male friend who had it last August and has done amazing, however I would like a woman's perspective on challenges you have faced, pain levels, diets ect. I currently have my first appointment set for May 16th to meet with the doctor. Ris26