Bloomer723

I am curious how many of us are employed/volunteer in a helping profession. I am a social worker in a level 1 trauma center and notice a lot of other social workers, RN's, medical staff and caregivers on these boards. I feel like I spend so much time helping others, supporting other and empowering others, when I really should be more empowering, helpful and supportive to myself and my needs.

@Brighteyes-I am having surgery in Cincinnati too. Before I found out insurance covers a portion I checked on self pay options. UC has a Bariatrics program at West Chester Hospital and I was quoted an all inclusive self pay with Blis of $16.5K. St. E in Northern KY all inclusive with Blis $20K. My insurance requires me to use UC's program. I have my first appointment 8/27.

@laura...love the quote, it's so true. We have similar stats I'm 5'2 228 lb. did you lose any weight before surgery?

My theory is that there was a time when i would be full but kept eating so eventually my stomache said "hey you didn't listen when I said I was full so I'm just going to let you keep eating because you won't stop anyway." I will need to measure/weigh food and eat only what I have measured out after surgery I have a 41 BMI and no comorbidities, once I do my initial weigh in will I be able to start modifying my diet and lose weight? I'm concerned about dropping below a 40 BMI.

I'm still in the beginning stages of this process, just the initial appointment scheduled. I feel like I never get full. I never leave the dinner table with that "if I eat another bite I'll be sick feeling". I am a bulk eater and concerned that even after surgery I'll never feel full. I can eat a lot and usually stop eating when the entire bowl, bag or pan of food is gone. It's like my fullness trigger is broke and I just keep eating. Anyone else experience this?

I have my first appointment 8/27 and then a psych appointment 9/6. It seems like time is dragging, I'll be happy to have that first appointment because then I'll have a starting date to count from. I'm hoping for a March surgery date.

@CAND1254 was the 6 month after you had already done the initial 6 month requirements? I have UHC too but this is the first I've heard about another 6 months. Not sure I can wait a whole year.

@Ibehealthy2 I haven't submitted to insurance yet for surgery. I'm over 40 BMI so I'm thinking I'll be okay. I have my first appointment on 8/27 and then the dreaded 6 month wait to get through. Trying to stay busy and not stress out about the process.

I'm 47 with a 27, 7, & 5 year old. Just in the beginning stages. Looking forward to getting surgery approval.

@@TXTinana or having a prop or person standing in fron while the picture is taken. I can relate.

I have my first appointment 8/27 and then my psych appointment 9/7. Just starting but my PCP is on board and insurance has been verified. I am on a call wait list if there are any cancellations before 8/27. I'm struggling with keeping my weight up over 40 BMI because I have no co-morbidities. My care coordinator doesn't want me below 220 (I'm at 225) for my first appointment. Of course I want to exercise and stop eating so much crap now. I don't want to wish time away but I sure will be happy for 8/27 to get here.

So excited for you.????

Kate - true story my boyfriend (now husband) and I took scuba lessons 10 years ago. He ordered me a wetsuit online and asked my weight at that time. Of course I lied and it seriously took like 3 people to get the wetsuit on....I get it...lol

Looking forward to reducing hip/thigh size. Being comfortable in an airplane seat. Wearing shorts in the heat of summer. Not wearing a hole on the inner thighs of my pants due to chub rub.

I have a 6 month wait which seems typical. Regardless of what insurance wants my WLS center requires 6 months. Is your 3 month supervision for everything, then surgery? Have you check out your insurance yet? I have a pretty high co-pay and out of pocket costs but still less then self-pay.

Newbie here. I have my first appointment on 8/27 and was told during my intake call to keep my weight where it is (225) until my appointment, because I will be under a 40 BMI at 218. I have more than 5 years documentation of being over a 40 BMI, it just seems wrong to keep eating this way until the 27th. I was put on a wait list in case an appointment opens up sooner. I don't think I'm a candidate for WLS until Jan/Feb 2016. I've seen mention that time will go quickly. Looking forward to getting that first appointment under my (very tight) belt. I have a psych evaluation scheduled for September already. I love reading everyone's posts and experiences.