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I'm looking forward to that-was at VS today with my daughter. I bought make-up, she got a really cute sweater. I'll be there someday too. Congrats on your accomplishment!

Once upon a time, (about 2 years ago) I lost about 75lbs ....and then unfortunately, I regained most of it back. It was the 1st and only time in my life I was ever able to lose weight, I was no where near skinny-but was beginning to feel good in my own body. It didn't last, and that's what scares me most about WLS, no matter what type I have (if I ever get that far). I fear that I will lose large #'s again, and then fail with regain. My husband previously had a successful the roux en-y surgery, so I with the same office I was expedited through most of the classes and appointments, (I made myself available anytime they said they had an opening-which is key) and as a result, I quickly got approved by the dr. I chose the roux en-y when I 1st began the process because I was most familiar with it and knew the band was too much maintenance, and had been told the sleeve wasn't an option with people who had gerd. My leave was approved through work, and I was ready. The day before my surgery I had my 4 hour pre-op; I still hadn't received a final authorization from my insurance so I asked about it. The nurse went to check, and I was then taken to a private room to be told that I had been denied by insurance because my BMI was too low and I didn't have the approved co-morbidities. Even though I had a long list of health issues, history of my own and family obesity, as well as trouble with weight loss; because I was not "heavy" or "sick" enough I could not get the surgery I'd been preparing for. I was crushed. So long story longer-much stress, several hoops jumped through and pounds gained later, I was told I was approved on 11/27 and if I wanted (which of course I did!) my surgery would be the 2nd week of Dec.. So... I made arrangements with work again and got pretty excited. Imagine my surprise when I received a call from my dr.s office 2 days later to tell me that it was bumped to Jan., date unknown. I'm waiting to hear back what day my "new" pre-op is. It's supposed to be the 1st week of Jan., then surgery soon after. I'm mentally exhausted from the process and am not sure how much more of this I can endure. I just want to get it done. I've fulfilled all of my responsibilities... Despite my frustration at the process, I'm excited to be here with all of you. I've promissed myself I'm having WLS no matter what-even if I have to self pay. February is the cut-off date I'm setting for my dr.'s office/insurance to get my sleeved-or to Mexico I will go. BTW-Has anyone else gone through this? And did anyone else have trouble chosing RNY vs. VSG or change last minute (what made you decide?) Thanks all!

I'm new here too-have been going through the process since March 2012. After a 2nd change, my surgery is SUPPOSED to be in Jan 2013....keeping my fingers crossed! Best of luck to you and all the others, this is such a crazy and emotional process, so nerve-wrecking and yet so exciting!