WillyBoo

Ok folks please before you post a reply, read the entire thread. The OP posted an update ????

Can't hurt to call.
I have been waiting for what feels like forever for an answer (Real-time is about 10 days.). I finally called BCBS late in the day yesterday. It had just been approved. The letter to my doctor had not even been generated yet. I still don't have my date but at least I know it was approved. I am so glad I called. I really didn't want to sit through another weekend worrying.

@@jordantaylor I don't know how old you are, or what your circumstances are but in my late 40s, for the first time EVER i came to understand the disease process of obesity.
This does NOT negate the responsibility I hold for the choices I made, but understanding the upstream, almost impossible battles I fought just removed so much guilt and shame.
I want to thank Dr Billing from PSSC for explaining this to me in a compassionate, yet factual way. It set the path for me to begin changing, not just my weight and appearance, but much of how I relate to the world. Being super morbidly obese is a terrible thing really and you don't know how bad it is until you arent.
I too started out over 300# and am now a normal weight. As a preop, I could not even comprehend how this change would impact me... but I am truly transformed.
So my advice - don't be "down" be excited! Think of where you might be 1-2 years down the road. look at before and after pix, read success stories.. visualize what is possible.

As I am reading this, I am hoping that is not at all what he meant. Is it possible you interpreted his words wrong? After past surgeries my husband has been afraid to touch me for fear of injuring me. Could that have been what he meant to say?
If that is indeed his attitude, send him back to his mommy. He isn't fully cooked yet.

As I am reading this, I am hoping that is not at all what he meant. Is it possible you interpreted his words wrong? After past surgeries my husband has been afraid to touch me for fear of injuring me. Could that have been what he meant to say?
If that is indeed his attitude, send him back to his mommy. He isn't fully cooked yet.

As I am reading this, I am hoping that is not at all what he meant. Is it possible you interpreted his words wrong? After past surgeries my husband has been afraid to touch me for fear of injuring me. Could that have been what he meant to say?
If that is indeed his attitude, send him back to his mommy. He isn't fully cooked yet.

I can't believe we're all still talking about this. The OP updated us with a resolution!

I was pressured by my internist for years to get a sleep study done. I just didn't see the value of it since I didn't have sleep troubles. My surgeon requires it so I could no longer put it off. I did have sleep apnea big time. I have had a my a-pap for about 4 weeks now. I have worn it religiously every night for at least 7 hours. The first 10 days or so, were rough. I just couldn't make it comfortable and got a nasty sore on my face too. I didn't give up tho, and now it is fine. I honestly don't feel any different in the mornings but I am glad that it is better for my health to use it.

As I am reading this, I am hoping that is not at all what he meant. Is it possible you interpreted his words wrong? After past surgeries my husband has been afraid to touch me for fear of injuring me. Could that have been what he meant to say?
If that is indeed his attitude, send him back to his mommy. He isn't fully cooked yet.

I am so happy you came back and updated. I just had a feeling that is where he was coming from and am glad that you were able to talk it through with him.

I want to thank everyone for their advice and encouragement. I spoke to my husband about that comment today. I told him how shocked I was and how much it hurt. He said that he meant that seeing me in such a fragile state and knowing how much pain I'm still in, he is afraid to hurt me. Other than that comment, he has been wonderful during this process. Maybe I misinterpreted his comments, maybe not. I believe his explanation for now and we'll see. I remain focused on myself and the positive changes that I am making. Than you all!

I bought it today at Target. It was just above the regular Peanut Butter.

I used to stress for this exact reason. I was scared I would break a chair or have to pry it off my butt when I stood up. It's really tough. I feel for you.

I really have been having a hard time getting out and doing things because of this very issue. I havent taken a vacation in almost two years because of the last embarrarassing airline seat experience i had. I avoid any place that has only booths for seating. Even the chair at the medical center lab is so small that the arm wont go all the way down. I can hardly wait to be a more normal size again.