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You know, I got that same response from people and I'm sick of people saying that I am going to cheat trying to get WLS. I wish people would congratulate me that I am actually doing something to help me lose weight and take control of my life instead of dying before age 30. You think they would but no they aren't.

Hi, I'm looking for all the support I could get. I'm in the northbay. Anybody else in the northbay?

Well I've tried twice to get Gastric Bypass surgery and it seemed like either I wasn't ready or my health insurance ran out. It seemed like one thing or another. But I think now I could finally do it with enough help.

Wow, I just read some of these and it feels like how I was years ago. I went to a eating disorder clinic for bulimia which I conquered the bulimia only to end up trading it for binge eating which is not good (trading another bad habit for another) either and it seems I should go back but can't because I am in the process of doing the health insurance thing all over again. So I seriously hope to get through everything and be a much happier and healthier me, I think this life change is a good one but a very stressful one. The last time I was super skinny was between 10-11 and ever since then I would yo yo between pants sizes. I feel the effect of bulimia really bad, I started when I was 9 years old and been on and off of bulimia ever since and just conquered it recently (2014). I just want to get rid of my binge eating for good and just eat healthier and stop doing this bad stuff to myself. Okay, that's all I have to say.

Thank you, I feel like I am in a better place then I was in this last post but I am still struggling don't get me wrong I guess with a new life change it takes a lot of work,effort, persistence, and take one day or things at a time. This is a big change, conquering my weight issue and boy has it been a joy ride! I just wish I could get this stuff down so I could start losing weight and feeling better about myself.

I'm thinking about getting Anthem Blue Cross of California's Platinum 90 D PPO plan. How is that plan for bariatric surgery? Because I want to know what I'm paying for before I buy it.

I live in Fairfield and Santa Rosa seems far away like close to 3 hours and I don't have a car, I was trying to find something local.

How do I get approved though? For parnership of california to get bariatric surgery and how long is the wait? Because i thought about just getting private insurance through Anthem Blue Cross if they don't cover it.

I decided to make another thread just for people living in Northern California. I want to meet more people in my area to have support and mentoring. If anybody lives anywhere in Northern California, please message me or contact me. Thank You!

Yes, it's becoming a pain. I just wish I could function higher and improve my skills to be able to cope with all of this but it's a problem. If I could do all that then they would approve me on the spot but I guess life is not always this easy I guess.

Does anybody know which anthem blue cross plan would be right for me since anthem is not clear which one has WLS and covers people with a lot of health problems? I really want anthem but I need to know which plans are good for this. I don't have much money, I currently get medi-cal which sucks in this county (I live in Solano county). I also gave up on getting WLS with mediaid/medical because they just suck and take too long. I figure I should just start with Sutter again so I don't have to start everything over again since I ride with them before. Please note this will be now my 3rd time trying for WLS and I need a plan that lasts only a year and a half and will just have to use Medicaid after that for anything else since once again my trust does not have much money.

I just feel alone and family does not get my struggle, they just tell me to eat less and exercise more which does not help at all. Or they tell me to just be happy and get out when really that's not what I need. I have certain needs that they don't seem to understand. I get severe sensory overload and freak out in social environments. Most of my cares with simple tasks and daily living skills are not being met and I'm scared that will also not get me approved I need more help than normal people right now and don't know where to ask.

I wish I could make a walking group but I don't have a car. I need someone between Fairfield and Sacramento to be my support/walking buddy and to take me to my mandatory Bariatric support group. I still have not gotten the surgery because my dad cut me off and the insurance went with him. But soon I'll have money to buy my own insurance at least for a year and a half so this is my 3rd time trying I refuse to take no for an answer. I need gastric bypass asap because my health is getting worse due to my weight.

Well a month back I got cut off my dad's insurance and since then my life sucks. I was SO close to getting a surgery date and everything. It makes me so sad, my dreams feel shattered. I want to just cry! I wanted to write this somewhere I don't know if there's a blog on here if there is I have not a clue how to get to it. Not only that I've gained a few pounds since that last visit to my bariatric surgeon not to mention my living situation sometimes is a struggle. I live with granny now, not on my own anymore and sometimes she's not always that supportive or nice and it hurts my feelings. I just want to write it to get it off my chest. I don't know if I ever get weight loss surgery now, I wonder if I'll just die a fattie because no one seems to care that I'm obese and unhappy! *cries*

I was just about to make a thread about this but someone beat me to it! Anyways I wanted to know the same thing. Does anybody know if Partnership Solano Health does Gastric Bypass or not? I was set to get my surgery then I lost my insurance (I used to have Blue Cross Medi-Cal and Sutter Select) because I was under my dad's (turned 26) then I'm trying to find someplace that will help me get the surgery because I'm so unhealthy and sick. Not only that I'm secretly ALWAYS in pain. So it would be helpful if anybody knows. Thanks!

HI Bridget.C and da50bear! That's good to hear somebody lives close by, only problem is I don't have a car so getting places is hard for me. I have a friend in SF that takes me places but he cannot as much anymore and not to mention my support is VERY low right now. I need someone close that I could be walking buddies with and if possible go to my Elk Grove support group with me to be extra support. If you know anybody like this, please let me know. Thanks!

I feel you on that one. I've been so depressed and sad I want so bad to have weight loss surgery because I see all of my Post Op friends and see how happy they are I want that happiness. Between dealing with my grandmother getting older and having her health issues it's kind of hard to find someone to give me support because I'm always supporting other people but no one is never there to support me. I've been having a lot of stress on me lately and that's why it's hard to lose any more weight towards the weight loss surgery. I"m pre op though I wanted to lose another 30-50 pounds before I have the surgery though.

I am currently in Sacramento and moving to Fairfield I'm trying to find support. Whoever is close to my area please add me! I need support right now

Hi, I currently live in Sacramento and I am moving Fairfield I am trying to find all the support I could get right now because I don't have much support.

Hi, I am Tierra. I am pre-op and was looking for someone who lost a lot of weight with Gastric Bypass who is Female, around my age (I am 27) or older to be my support. I am particularly looking for someone who is Post-Op and looking to be a supportive figure. If you know anybody like this or you are that person please feel free to contact me by PM. Thanks!

I DO NOT live in San Francisco but I am trying to find more people in the bay area that live in the Fairfield or Sacramento area to be a physical support. Thanks!

I am NOT in San Francisco,but I currently live in Sacramento but moving to Fairfield. I would like it if we could be friends. I cannot find ANYONE that lives in Sacramento nor Fairfield to be my support. If you know anyone that lives in those areas that are post-op let me know because I am pre-op. Thanks!

I'm Tierra, nice to meet you

I hope you live in California, that would be great because I am looking for a mentor. IF you could help that would be great. Thanks!