ShirleyJ84

Hello all. I am in the beginning stages of getting all set up for a bypass and wondered if there's anyone from Indiana who is out there looking for a buddy.
I am in the Lafayette area if that makes any difference.
Thank you for looking and have a great day

The doctor that is doing the seminar is usually the one who you get, at least that's what they tell me. All the doctors are great there. It's never too early to start the pre op diet. They have a doctor you can work with at their center you can work with or your own doctor. Good luck on your journey and if you have any questions feel free to ask. This is a valuable site full of lots of support.

First of all welcome! I know this is a hard process but it's going to be worth it in the end. You should call your insurance and ask what all is covered, it may be more than you think. Also the benefits coordinators at your surgeons office are a great resource.
Hope some of this helps.
PS What part of Indiana are you from?

Great post. But one thing you said stumped me. There is NO WAY you are over 31. You look like you're in your late 20's. Love the attitude, so positive!

So after talking with her after my rant she actually said what most of you have replied. She is really worried that I'm making a decision that I'm not going to like at the end. She's worries that I'm going to lose a lot of weight and no longer be her friend. She also informed me that apparently my boyfriend has been talking to her about me losing all my weight and leaving him (and I've been with him almost 4 years). Apparently, she just wants to make sure I'm 100% with my decision.
I'm glad she brought it up, she is like family to me so I'm grateful that she's talking the time to go over the last ditch effort.

Woohoo. I'm also an August 26th person. It'll be here before we know it. I'm already doing the countdown.

So after talking with her after my rant she actually said what most of you have replied. She is really worried that I'm making a decision that I'm not going to like at the end. She's worries that I'm going to lose a lot of weight and no longer be her friend. She also informed me that apparently my boyfriend has been talking to her about me losing all my weight and leaving him (and I've been with him almost 4 years). Apparently, she just wants to make sure I'm 100% with my decision.
I'm glad she brought it up, she is like family to me so I'm grateful that she's talking the time to go over the last ditch effort.

So after talking with her after my rant she actually said what most of you have replied. She is really worried that I'm making a decision that I'm not going to like at the end. She's worries that I'm going to lose a lot of weight and no longer be her friend. She also informed me that apparently my boyfriend has been talking to her about me losing all my weight and leaving him (and I've been with him almost 4 years). Apparently, she just wants to make sure I'm 100% with my decision.
I'm glad she brought it up, she is like family to me so I'm grateful that she's talking the time to go over the last ditch effort.

So after talking with her after my rant she actually said what most of you have replied. She is really worried that I'm making a decision that I'm not going to like at the end. She's worries that I'm going to lose a lot of weight and no longer be her friend. She also informed me that apparently my boyfriend has been talking to her about me losing all my weight and leaving him (and I've been with him almost 4 years). Apparently, she just wants to make sure I'm 100% with my decision.
I'm glad she brought it up, she is like family to me so I'm grateful that she's talking the time to go over the last ditch effort.

My sister gave me this advice when she lost over 150+ pounds. She said "you're going to want to shop like crazy once you start losing weight but try not to. Just buy one good pair of pants and a few tops that you could live with for a few days. You're never going to stay in one size long so don't waste your money. Save for the big splurge when you get to your goal." I've never agreed with my sister on much but this makes sense.

So after talking with her after my rant she actually said what most of you have replied. She is really worried that I'm making a decision that I'm not going to like at the end. She's worries that I'm going to lose a lot of weight and no longer be her friend. She also informed me that apparently my boyfriend has been talking to her about me losing all my weight and leaving him (and I've been with him almost 4 years). Apparently, she just wants to make sure I'm 100% with my decision.
I'm glad she brought it up, she is like family to me so I'm grateful that she's talking the time to go over the last ditch effort.

So after talking with her after my rant she actually said what most of you have replied. She is really worried that I'm making a decision that I'm not going to like at the end. She's worries that I'm going to lose a lot of weight and no longer be her friend. She also informed me that apparently my boyfriend has been talking to her about me losing all my weight and leaving him (and I've been with him almost 4 years). Apparently, she just wants to make sure I'm 100% with my decision.
I'm glad she brought it up, she is like family to me so I'm grateful that she's talking the time to go over the last ditch effort.

I am getting ready to have my RNY surgery on Tuesday and I seem to have some nay sayers. You know, those people who are supposed to be your friends but always want to try and sabotage you. This time it was my best friend. She went down with me to my pre op class and found out exactly what I'm going to be putting myself through. She has the nerve to say to me today. Are you sure you want to go through with this?
Seriously?!?!?! After everything she's seem me go through over the past six years she really wants to ask me that. The decision to have surgery has not come lightly to me. There has been a lot of research, doctors visits, psychological visits, and all the reading I've done over the past years that I've been thinking about having surgery.
So in short, heck yes! I most definitely am going through with this surgery. I feel for once I'm going to have the tools at my disposal to lose the almost 200 pounds that's been clinging to my body.
Sorry, rant over! I know something like this has been posted before but this really did grind my gears a little hard today.

I am getting ready to have my RNY surgery on Tuesday and I seem to have some nay sayers. You know, those people who are supposed to be your friends but always want to try and sabotage you. This time it was my best friend. She went down with me to my pre op class and found out exactly what I'm going to be putting myself through. She has the nerve to say to me today. Are you sure you want to go through with this?
Seriously?!?!?! After everything she's seem me go through over the past six years she really wants to ask me that. The decision to have surgery has not come lightly to me. There has been a lot of research, doctors visits, psychological visits, and all the reading I've done over the past years that I've been thinking about having surgery.
So in short, heck yes! I most definitely am going through with this surgery. I feel for once I'm going to have the tools at my disposal to lose the almost 200 pounds that's been clinging to my body.
Sorry, rant over! I know something like this has been posted before but this really did grind my gears a little hard today.

I am getting ready to have my RNY surgery on Tuesday and I seem to have some nay sayers. You know, those people who are supposed to be your friends but always want to try and sabotage you. This time it was my best friend. She went down with me to my pre op class and found out exactly what I'm going to be putting myself through. She has the nerve to say to me today. Are you sure you want to go through with this?
Seriously?!?!?! After everything she's seem me go through over the past six years she really wants to ask me that. The decision to have surgery has not come lightly to me. There has been a lot of research, doctors visits, psychological visits, and all the reading I've done over the past years that I've been thinking about having surgery.
So in short, heck yes! I most definitely am going through with this surgery. I feel for once I'm going to have the tools at my disposal to lose the almost 200 pounds that's been clinging to my body.
Sorry, rant over! I know something like this has been posted before but this really did grind my gears a little hard today.

I am getting ready to have my RNY surgery on Tuesday and I seem to have some nay sayers. You know, those people who are supposed to be your friends but always want to try and sabotage you. This time it was my best friend. She went down with me to my pre op class and found out exactly what I'm going to be putting myself through. She has the nerve to say to me today. Are you sure you want to go through with this?
Seriously?!?!?! After everything she's seem me go through over the past six years she really wants to ask me that. The decision to have surgery has not come lightly to me. There has been a lot of research, doctors visits, psychological visits, and all the reading I've done over the past years that I've been thinking about having surgery.
So in short, heck yes! I most definitely am going through with this surgery. I feel for once I'm going to have the tools at my disposal to lose the almost 200 pounds that's been clinging to my body.
Sorry, rant over! I know something like this has been posted before but this really did grind my gears a little hard today.

I have been overweight my entire life, first memory around 11 of someone saying I was overweight or fat. Thankfully, I have always played sports and exercised. I have no "skinny" pictures. I am always the biggest person in family photos. I have always shopped at plus size. For 25 years I have fluctuated between the same 45 pounds, 220 to 265. (One time I got down to 217). In 2011, ate age 39, 1st attempt for insurance approval. It was denied. The insurance company said I was a healthy, morbidly obese person. Then (drumroll please)...... Insurance company requirements change to national standard as of Jan. 1, 2014. Over 40 BMI only qualifies. On 1/1/14, at 1:00 am I submitted the paperwork. Jumped through the insurance hoops; 6 month doctor supervised weight loss program, main requirement to not gain even 1 pound. Thankfully I was at my 265 high weight. (1 st appt. Jan 18 :::April 24 - 2nd appt. July 15th - 3rd and final appt. lost a total of 7 1/2 pounds).....then wait for insurance referral to bariatric surgeon... surgeon appt...(July 30)... Surgeon gives stamp of approval for gastric bypass. Surgeon already booked out 'till end of Sept. 8/6 - gall bladder ultrasound... 8/7- psych eval and EKG. Psych eval needed for final insurance approval. Finally, 8 months later, I have a date..... Oct. 7th. Feeling relieved.

I'm not buying any more clothes right now. My surgery is scheduled for Tuesday so I'm ready to no longer have a 2 in front of my pant size. Or a number in front of my x's

5 more days till my surgery. ....I'm excited and nervous ...cannot wait to start my life

I'm not buying any more clothes right now. My surgery is scheduled for Tuesday so I'm ready to no longer have a 2 in front of my pant size. Or a number in front of my x's

I absolutely hate shopping. I've always had to go immediately to the back of the rack to find something that'll fit me. I've given up on looking fashionable, there is no fashion for heavier people. But also looking at some of the stores I take my daughter to, there's no fashion there either. Might start making my own clothes instead.

Great post. But one thing you said stumped me. There is NO WAY you are over 31. You look like you're in your late 20's. Love the attitude, so positive!

Congratulations! It'll be here before you know it. I'm starting to get anxious, mine is next week!

Lafayette here. Surgery is scheduled for 8/26 at St Vincent Carmel. Looking forward to another chapter!

As of today, I have surpassed my goal weight!! This morning I weighed in at 138.8. I'm beyond happy:)
Heavy weight:286
Surgery weight:262 August 14, 2013
Goal weight:140
And now the hard part....maintaining!