CANTwaitTObeTHIN

Hi Lisa, I too am treating with Dr. Onopchenko! I dont know what to expect yet since My consult isnt until the 20th of this month... Can you tell me more about the process you went through? What insurance do you have? How long did it take you to get a surgery date after your consult? What pre-op testing di he require and did you/will you have to do a pre-op diet? Im anxious and inquisitive !

Agreed!! At the end of the day, no one dictates my future but me! And fortunately, his opinion has no validation in the outcome of my journey!

Could be! And dont get me wrong, my family (especially my siblings and I) are thicker than thieves! There is no such thing as modesty, privacy or humility to us! We all share EVERYTHING! But sometimes we go a bit far with what we intend as a joke but dont give second thought about how deep it can be interpreted! Especially now that we're older and have our own lives and families. What we use to think was cool or fun, isnt anymore. People change! I dont think he has realized how much I've grown out of the jokes and horsing around! Im hoping he will change his mind afterward and realize how much I NEED this!

Thanks!

Oh ok! Vineland's not that far of a drive anyway. I'm with Dr. Onopchenko, so the surgery will be in the city at AtlantiCare.

I cant let his opinion hinder me from becoming a better ME! I just dont get people. I think you said it best "Someone who has never lived the struggle will never know or understand our battle " I get it... I'm not upset with him and in my heart I know he is just ignorant to my struggle.

South Jersey, Egg Harbor Township (10 mins from AC)! Still in the beginning stages of my journey... First consult June 27th... The day before my Bday!

Definitely in your cheeks and chin!!! BEAUTIFUL! Congrats!

Great motivation!!!!

Anyone have or heard of the insurance process with BCBS? I called member services to make sure it was covered and under what qualifications but I read other BCBS plans have required a 6 month waiting period!?! I PRAY not!!! I'm too anxious to get this done and not that I'll lose my courage in 6 months but if my mind keeps racing and obsessing like it has for the last month, I may not survive LIFE for another 6 months!!!!

Prayers!!!!!

I've been on Phentermine since January (no results although it DEF suppresses my hunger). I've tried so many diets over the years :-( 3 months I can deal with!

I am still early in my process... I have scheduled my consult and one of the support group meeting this particular doctor requires attended... I am tempted to schedule a future appt with my PCP for clearance :-) but they get you in pretty quickly anyway so I have no worries for that. I just really want to get this started by sept/oct!

Just taking a picture BESIDE them won't be as intimidating! Lol.

I know the feeling!! I'm 27 and have spent majority of my life "big"! I enjoy things as much as I could but there have been plenty of instances that my weight/health has hindered me! I went indoor rock climbing last year and could barely climb the wall! I went to Jamaica 2 years ago and had to chuck half my photos because I hated how big I looked! I'm sure loosing weight will be like living in a whole new world to us! I can't wait until my consult!!!

Congrats Casey!!! I wish I started my journey when I was your age!!!