KSTUZ

I was denied for a weight gain during my 3 month supervised diet. And no weight for 2013. But I had 5 years of dates. Didn't matter.
I was denied in July, sent my appeal on my own by August, denied 2 weeks after and hired lindstrom. They had me approved in 2 1/2-3 weeks! I was approved October but because of my work I couldn't schedule surgery until jan 5th. I was looking at end of November/December with my doc. But had to wait. And it was 100% worth it.
I'm down 95 pounds since jan.
Best thing i ever fought for!!

Received call from Aetna and I am now approved for surgery !!!!! ????????????????
Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm IN!!
Heard from the Lindstroms today and Aetna approved me!!
Kelly and Walter Lindstrom were absolutely incredible. My second level appeal was nothing that I would have ever come up with!
So waiting for the surgeon to call me back, to get a date!!
Thank you to all who have helped and encouraged me the past few months after my denials. I think I would have lost hope if it wasn't for many of you.
I had a really tough year, and this is my light at the end of the tunnel.
I cannot wait!!!
Katie

HW 325
SW 315
CW....209!

Left pic-1/19....2 weeks post op
Right pic-6/19...6 months post op!

I'm IN!!
Heard from the Lindstroms today and Aetna approved me!!
Kelly and Walter Lindstrom were absolutely incredible. My second level appeal was nothing that I would have ever come up with!
So waiting for the surgeon to call me back, to get a date!!
Thank you to all who have helped and encouraged me the past few months after my denials. I think I would have lost hope if it wasn't for many of you.
I had a really tough year, and this is my light at the end of the tunnel.
I cannot wait!!!
Katie

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

Hey! Thanks!
I CONSTANTLY stalked the before and after photos like a crazy person.
Actually, for a year and a half i stalked b&a pics and dreamt that my time would come and I'd be posting mine...
And it's here! And you will be here soon too! ????????????????????????????????

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

HW 325
SW 315
CW....209!

Left pic-1/19....2 weeks post op
Right pic-6/19...6 months post op!

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

HW 325
SW 315
CW....209!

Left pic-1/19....2 weeks post op
Right pic-6/19...6 months post op!

BEST THING IVE EVER DONE!!
I am addicted to moving now. I can't stop, I don't wanna just sit around and stuff my face and be sad for myself, it was tough in the beginning, I threw up if i ate too fast, or drank to quickly.
The whole, no drinking while eating before and an hour after was tough for me.
I'd eat dinner, and then I'd want to go to the gym, but I HAVE to drink while I work out, so then had to wait an hour before i went.
I just had a lil period of time management struggles haha.
But I figured it all out, the first 3 months are a challenge. But I walked EVERYDAY. Even if it was slowly. Then every day got easier, everyday I got stronger. Felt better, didn't hurt when I took a step. Now, with what my fit bit tells me... I'm walking about 8-10 miles a day!
I also work in a hospital, so I'm not at a desk, so I'm lucky.
After surgery I walked the mall cause of all the snow we had, then as it got nice I walked outside, now people actually know me at the gym!!!
I was ashamed to walk in the gym and I had a hard time walking through the doors, I felt like people were staring at me (they are NOT) haha
And I still even now get nervous walking in, but then I hear,
"hey Katie!! Your here early today!!"
And I just get on the elliptical and go to town!!!!
Anyone that has a Fitbit pm me!!
I'm obsessed with mine!! Feel free to ask me anything! I'm here if anyone needs anything!

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!

I haven't been on here in FOREVER.
But figured I would update!
Sleeved on Jan 5th 2015
Picture on left is from my sisters wedding
march 2014
Right is TODAY!
down 130lbs.
Best thing I've ever done!!