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Like someone else, the biggest thing they're looking for is stabilized conditions, if you do have any mental health issues. Are you currently in therapy? You are seeing a psych for medication management to treat your symptoms, so that's a plus. Keep us posted!

It's difficult to leave a situation you've grown comfortable in...especially a marriage. Your reasons for wanting to leave are certainly valid and pretty much a must at this point. He sounds manipulative, angry, and for you and your children to have to put up with that kind of verbal abuse is not good. It's not good for you or your kids. I think you need to try and get out as fast as possible for you and your children's safety. Like others have said, are there any shelters out there for you and your kids? If you can't find it in yourself to leave now (because it is a big step and it is scary) then I suggest you look into seeing a social worker or a psychologist who can help you get back on your feet. It's important to put yourself and your kids first now. This isn't a marriage that has gone sour, but a marriage that has gone completely toxic. Hang in there hun...take care of yourself. ::hugs::

Oh wow that's amazing you were approved without full completion of six months of weigh-ins.

Thank you so, so much for this. I feel so much better. I have heard that even if the markers come back negative for RA...it means I could still have it, like you just said. I have severe joint/muscle pain in my legs, but I know it'll help to get at least a 100 lbs off of me with the surgery. I'm glad to hear that nothing should mess up my potential surgery date though. Thanks again!

So did you just submit to insurance before the 6 months were completed?

Anyone??

They (zoloft) has changed my life. When you're depressed, there is a chemical imbalance in your brain...the point of the medication is to fix that imbalance.

Did you have to do the 6 month weigh-ins? That in addition to pre-op testing is a damn journey! Ahh!

Yes, been on zoloft for a little over two years and being off of it is not an option. There are some SSRI's that can be crushed or even some in liquid form. Check with your Dr. immediately to see what your options are.

Going forward and not looking back. With the things I've had to overcome in my life mentally, I'm so ready to take the necessary steps ahead to start healing myself physically as well. I've been going through very extensive pre-op testing as required both by my insurance and my surgeon. Things have been great. I know what to expect and I have the help I need because my younger sister has already been through the process and just had her WLS on July 25th, 2012, so she's kind of been a motivating factor in this. I'm 27 years old, and relatively healthy, and currently a month and two weeks smoke free. I'm healthy, right? My PCP discovered three times total from my blood work that my markers for inflammation are high, as well as my white blood cells. He has no idea what's going on. I have no idea what's going on. I am now being referred to a rheumotologist (sp?) and will have to wait till Halloween to see him. I have so much anxiety that my surgery (hopefully in late december) will be pushed back because of this. No one knows what's going on. All I know is that I've spent so much of my life giving up on myself and on everything in general. This surgery is something I am not losing hope over. I will get this done.

Thank you both! Good luck to us all =)

Thank you Mami. I hope this doesn't mess up anything or delay anything

Got some bad news. Through all this extensive pre-op testing, it was discovered in my blood work that on 3 results, my body is showing elevated white blood cells and high markers for inflammation. My PCP is confused and has no idea what's going on. He's tested for parvo, fifths disease, and reumatoid arthritis and lupus, but all came back negative. He is now referring me to a reumatologist for more testing. The earliest appt I can get with them is October 31st I am hoping for surgery at the end of December. Does anyone think this may hold up my surgery? I will be finished with it all and the 6 months in December. My PCP is not crazy worried, but confused as to wtf is going on. Could this delay surgery?? :(

Is this the first consult with your surgeon?

Quit July 7, 2012 with a month of chantix....wasn't easy, still isn't easy, but so worth it

Welcome! Any type of pill can be crushed with a pill crusher you can purchase in CVS, walmart, walgreens etc. if the pills you take don't come in liquid form. After surgery, crushed pills can be mixed in unsweetened applesauce, but it def doesn't taste good lol!

Oh! Upon reaching goal weight, I want to buy the most skimpiest, teeniest, girlyish, sexiest thong from victoria secret! It'd be a first! Lol

Lol yes! Do you know what pre-op tests you have to do yet?

Hope you feel better mami!

Is it normal to be vomiting at this point where you're at post-op? Feel better mami!

I think going into this surgery, it's important to be realistic with expectations, as this surgery is far from "magic" or a cure. To some extent yes, there will be cravings. It's knowing how best to handle them when they do arise and figure out for yourself ways to cope woth the cravings by developing a new hobby, etc. I'm sure they're more manageable after surgery, but of course there will always be certain foods that trigger a mental craving.

Absolutely. Couldn't have said it better myself, DLC. Waiting sucks but in the end, anything worth having, is worth fighting for. It'll all pay off in the end!

My insurance requests 6 months weigh-in and I'm on my third, but it IS so frustrating when you are mentally ready to have the surgery right away. Take the 3 months as a time to prepare for the surgery in terms of cutting out what you can so it won't be such a drastic change after surgery. Good luck and hang in there. It will go fast! :)