CassieWNY

Anticipating a July 2013 surgery date. I work full-time and have children so would enjoy speaking to someone similarly situated about challenges in the workplace and at home. That being said, I do appreciate any and all input. To me it is more about connecting with someone with the same outlook and who wants some degree of mutual support and encouragement. It took me a long time to get here and I am really looking to make this a permanent, positive and healthy lifestyle change for me. Helping others is easy for me. Doing something for myself, where I have to ask for support, is trying. If anyone is using a co-active lifestyle coach for this process, I would love to hear how that has been working for you. To each person who took the time to read this posting, I wish you the best as you make your journey. Peace.

Greetings July Hopefuls. I am also in line for a mid-July surgery date in NY. Have to finish up with the regular visits. With apnea and metabolic syndrome, it is my understanding that approval should not be an issue with my carrier. Saying that, I think my stress level on approval is higher than my stress level on the surgery itself. The old "check is in the mail" piece. I do not have a pre-surgical weight loss program but I do have the liver reduction diet. Frankly, dieting for two weeks isn't hard - I think it may be what got me here. Having done the homework on the surgery and the surgeon, I am now expanding my knowledge so I am ready for post-surgery. I want to be as ready as I can.