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Sending prayers your way! I will have mine done in exactly 2weeks... Keep us posted

Gabby you look amazing! Congratulations on your weightloss so far

Hello everyone I have been on this forum for a couple of months now and decided tonight would be the night for me to share my story. My Name is Blannie and I will be starting my pre-op diet on tomorrow. My surgery is September 10th, 2012 with Dr. Marema. I have not always being fat and it wasn't until I was in my 20's when I started this love affair with food. I have had so many disappointments when it has come to men in my life that it is ridiculous. I have tired every diet known to man and had some success but would always gain the weight back and most times double! I am tired of hearing people say when they find out about me having WLS..YOU ARE NOT THAT BIG or why are you taking the easy way out!!!! I have learned from being on this forum that WLS is NOT THE EASY way out!!! I a lifestyle change it is a daily commitment to change your life with the help of the sleeve. We still have to do the work in conjunction with the sleeve and I am so grateful for it. I am doing this FOR ME and I don't care what anybody has to say or think.... So here it is my story: My journey started back in 2010 with me pursing the lap band. After going threw the 6 month pre requirement, nutritionist and pysch evaluation we submitted to my insurance. After a week I was informed that my claim was denied. I was very upset and frustrated because after all why would my insurance deny me? It was during this time that I found out about a requirement that was not told to me while going threw the process. Apparently my insurance (CIGNA) has a requirement that states in order for them to pay the surgeon has to be working at a Cigna Certified Center of Excellence facility. I tried three different ways to have the decision changed. I contacted the State of Florida department of insurance and issued a complaint. I went threw my human resource department and filed a complaint and I wrote a letter of appeal directly to the insurance company. After several weeks of working with my HR advocate I was advised to find a physician that already met the insurance requirements! Thus I found Dr. Marema with US Bariatrics. He was such a nice guy and his staff so accomodating with all the problems I had experienced in the past. He talked about the sleeve and I decided to switch to the sleeve. After meeting Dr.Marema Cigna approved me for the surgery at any facility in FL but I choose to go with Dr. Marema. I am finally excited about something in my life. Other than being a mother to my boys this opportunity to have the sleeve is one of the best things that I had done for myself. Actually it is one of the only things I have done for me..usually I am the last one in my life that I do something FOR! I am so looking forward to being healthy and have NSV's like everyone else... I just would like to be able to wipe my butt and not feel like I am having to lean over and take deep breathes... (I know TMI). Thanks for the support on this page and the information has been priceless. I know what to expect and I am praying the best for everyone on the forum! Blannie

Hello everyone what is a bougie? I have saw it over and over on this site and have not asked... Just wondering... Thanks

Sue peeps I start tomorrow too! I have done the same thing today well the last couple of days thinking very soon my life is going to change for the best! I am looking forward to the pre-op as well! I actually get to have a dinner daily so I am sure I can manage 2weeks of this. Best wishes to you on your journey

Congratulations! You will be fine. Sending prayers your way

Aiming so sorry that you are not feeling your best! The fact that you are here is awesome because this website is full of love and support. We are here for each other because we can relate to you and how you feel. I was also small most of my life until my late 20's and people do treat me different now that I am fat. I can't seem to get a man to look my way at anytime! Don't feel bad about your husbands co-worker because I am sure once you lose weight they all will take notice of you even your husband. Keep your head up and know that you are someone beautiful and special with or without the weight... Wishing you much success on your journey

Hello I went through the same exact thing! I started with Lapband as well. I went threw the whole process and was denied by my insurance because the hospital the doctor used was not using a Center of Excellence hospital. I was informed to find another Dr and I found Dr Marena in Orlando Fl. Everything happens for a reason and at first I was mad and angry! Now I know that it was not meant for me to have the Lapband but the sleeve! Now I am glad it happened the way it did and I have surgery on Sept 10th!!! Wishing you the best on your journey and lets keep in touch

I'm sorry Toyaboo

Hello everyone I am in Fl! Will be sleeved on Sept 10th... Where in FL or you Treeboo?

Dimeekie, WOW that has to be a wonderful feeling! I am so looking forward to that feeling... I feel like a bottomless pit...the only time I can remember not being hungry is when I was taking appetite suppressants!!! Just to wake up and not be overcome with hunger would be a miracle to me too! Wishing you the best of success on your journey. Blannie

Hello I am still pre-op but I have saw tons of posts on this subject. The common medicine that is being suggested is biotin. Also check the post-op forums it is alof of posts about wait lost

Justine and Chad I found on the Friday and was given a surgery date of Sept 10th! So excited and can't wait to be on the other side....we will have to keep in touch since we are all being sleeved in September! Best regards on this awesome journey

Simply amazing! Like everyone else how long since surgery and do you have a lot of skin? Sorry gotta ask

Sending positive thoughts and prayers you way! Update us when you feel up to it!

Congratulations on getting your date! I got my on Monday and September 10th it is!!!! I am like you so excited and trying to make sure everything is taken care of on the job. I called today and started the process today regarding STD and FMLA. I am covered both ways. Although people say you can go back after a week I am not sure if I will be ready so it is better to be safe than sorry! Wishing you success on your journey and we will have to keep in touch. It has been a long process but I can say definitely worth the wait... Can't wait to be on the losers bench Blann

Congrats on your weightloss thus far! Keep us posted....sounds like you are off to a great start

Hello I just finished the waiting game and I found out today my surgery date is September 10th!!!! It has been worth the waiting... You will have your approval and surgery date soon...

Happy camper thanks for your response I just found today I AM APPROVED and my surgery date is September 10th!!! I am so excited and ready for the new beginning in my life. I can't wait to be on the other side with you

Hello MrsCastello, You have to do what you feel within your heart is right for you... I know it may sound somewhat taboo but it's true. What is your mind and heart telling you to do? I don't know if you are a spiritual person but if you are pray about the decision you are making and ask for peace because from what I am learning on the forum this is a total lifestyle change. You have to do this for you and strive every day to live a healthier and happier life. Like yourself I have tried on my on and it always comes back to haunt me by gaining all of the weight back. At this point in my life I am tired of being sick and tired... Sounds like it is time for some soul searching to make sure that the decision you make is the RIGHT ONE FOR YOU. Best of success on your journey Blann

Congratulations on your journey!~ Can't wait to be in your shoes.... Keep us posted

Happy camping! Your story has me in tears.... Thanks for sharing and I am still pre-op battling with insurance requirements.... You have given me the motivation to keep holding on. Keep up the great work you are not only model material but also an inspiration

This is an inspiring NSv! Yes you can do this and you are off to an awesome start

Brittany awesome! My weight is nearly the same as your starting weight... I can't wait you have inspired me this morning to not give up! Wishing you continued success

Star congratulations thus far you look amazing!