sassyfrass23

My file was sent to UHC on Friday. I called tonight just for kicks and giggles, but it wasn't showing in the system yet. So I shall try again at a later date!!

Well...you just made my night! ????

I feel the exact way towards, Dr. Now. I had a hard time reading him from the get go and couldn't imagine being one of his patients when comparing his treatment with my actual surgeon who is much like Dr. Somers. Dr. Nguyen is gentle but CAN be assertive if need be. That's only if you don't follow his guidelines. If he was anything like Dr. Now, I'd probably be looking for a new surgeon. And yes, I foresee the balloon having the same kickback as the band. While some patients have had great success with it, I think the negative results far exceed the positives.

I thought the exact same thing! As did i! When I first heard of the balloon, the concept confused me and I couldn't understand how it benefitted the patient after removal. Then I saw how it was used correctly on this show and it all clicked. Speaking of- I still can't believe they placed and removed that thing while the patients were awake. Blew my freakin mind. It was basically the same process as my EGD. Actually...probably a bit more than just the scope they did on me. And you best believe they put me to sleep for that. Lol.

@@glitter eyes and @@sharkgirl how in the world could you not photograph your hair loss process after WLS???? ???????? Kidding! Thank you for the suggestions. I've heard mixed reviews about Biotin results but figured it wouldn't hurt me to take it, so might as well. @@goblue9280 thanks! I've never payed attention to the age of those who reported hair loss. Perhaps I should be more observant with that to see if I see a pattern. I hope you and @@BobbyD are right and think that my "younger" age will play in my favor Either way- I can handle the hair loss as it comes. If I am forced down the wig route, so be it. Losing my hair is not going to cause a heart attack unlike this extra chub I'm hauling around! @@bigbit I don't know how to respond?? ???? Congrats on not suffering from clogged drains like others have? Lol.

@@Dub ...you are KILLING it! Many kudos on the weight loss thus far. You look phenomenal! To be quite honest....totally surprised to receive any pictures on this thread. I figured I may be asking a lot since most ppl probably didn't think to record that aspect with pictures. Genetically- I have been set up with promising hope as I age. My daddy (deceased at 63) had the perfect amount of salt/pepper mix and never thinned before his passing. His siblings who are in their 70's and 80's...all have FULL heads of hair. My mama has the THICKEST and prettiest hair. She's never once colored it and has a total of maybe 20 grey hair?? She mentioned coloring it the other day and I told her she was crazy...any 61 year old would be grateful to have her hair!

I know, @@Renkoss ! The whole situation floored me. I'm looking forward to surgery.....DEFINITELY! But I'm more anxious to be done with THIS part of the process. I just want to relax and stop wondering if they have received my file, approved my file, denied my file, lost my file...etc.

@@JamieLogical I'm definitely gonna have to give Weight Loss Ward a go after I finish this series! You're the 3rd person I've seen suggest it.

......well, @@Daveo ? :'(

So here's my plan, I'm going to picture myself losing basically all my hair and needing to resort to wigs temporarily. That way....if I only lose a little, I won't be disappointed! here's to hoping I have the same results as you! Oh..and I saw your full body pic you posted the other day and you looked fantastic!!!

Yeah- I've seen a few ladies where it has thinned in the front or right around the hairline. I know I'm probably imagining it to be worse than it actually will be. That's why I was hoping for some pictures to help give me a better idea of what to expect

I'm not going to ask how you prevented it...or what you did to improve it. Just curious if anyone is open to sharing pictures of their hair loss? Strange request, I know. But what I am envisioning is quite frightening so I'm hoping pictures might be able to put me at ease. I already have "thinning" issues due to my PCOS, so hair loss isn't a foreign concept to me. I also understand that everyone's experiences are unique and vary. Hair loss will not deter me from having WLS. Just trying to prepare as I approach the big day!

Ahhh! Thank you! I'll get there one way or another, I suppose! Perseverance..

Ah- I see. I keep forgetting that it's not a recent or current show. And to think about the Americans whose insurance doesn't even offer coverage. So so sad.

@@OutsideMatchInside that's exactly the point my surgeon made. I'm 27 and right at a BMI of 40.5. I asked if I was jumping too soon or too young to have RNY. Aside from my weight and prediabetes, I'm fairly healthy on paper. His immediate response was absolutely not! In his opinion, I'm the ideal candidate for surgery because of my lack of health issues. My chances for promising results and less complications is ideal and he'd rather get his hands on me now rather than when I'm 50 and have already had a heart attack or other issues from obesity present themselves. My daddy had 3 heart attacks, his final one requiring 5 bypasses. All of his siblings (6) have had heart attacks and then multiple family members on my mom's side have had them as well. Did they say what their reason was for denying his surgery? That is so incredibly sad and still breaks my heart for his Mom.

I have an email from Dari stating that. Do you think that will suffice?

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Friday's news was less than ideal, but I did leave out a HUGE piece of info that goes with my original post: After Dari had a conference call with UHC Friday morning, she emailed me later and said that after much discussion with the VP of HR and their UHC rep, they are going to waive the 6 month waiting period. So whenever I am actually approved, I'll be able to schedule my surgery almost immediately (have to allow 2 weeks for preop diet). I'm in much higher spirits today and have enjoyed some time away this weekend to get my mind off of things. Thanks again for everyone's support and kind words. My file SHOULD BE submitted this week....finally. So I will update whenever I hear something

I believe that is my second favorite one! I still loved Daniel. He was so stinkin precious. Jean Marie definitely had a beautiful personality and challenged me to love myself more!!

Thank you! I really do appreciate it ????

Haha! Yes- I have to be mindful of the surgery I WILL have. BTW- I have considered Mexico but a part of me is a bit nervous about that decision. So I'm leaving it as my last resort. Not to mention- my family isn't too keen on the idea :\

I just have to say- after I found out and posted my update, I was completely drained. This process has been so emotionally exhausting and I'm just ready for it to be done. After this morning, my mom decided to take me out of town for the night- to the casino!! So, I'm going to get away and take my mind off of everything. This wasn't a "No" by any means, so I still have hope. Just sucks that I'm not past the most excruciating part like I thought I was. The anticipation of being approved and having your file in the hands of people who know little about you and have the final say..

I thought I was disappointed before. Now I'm just pissed. Long story short- after talking with Tonya this morning...my file hasn't even been submitted. UHC must have been looking at my EGD approval when we spoke last night and relayed the wrong information to me. I specifically asked UHC when she told me I had been approved, if it was for Gastric Bypass. She said yes and congratulated me. This emotional roller coaster is so unfair. And for today...I quit.

I won't give you another novel to read. But just wanted to say that after talking with my surgeon's office this morning, I just found out that they haven't even submitted my file yet. So, obviously no way I could even been approved for surgery. I just fell HARD from cloud 9 and have closed myself up in my office at work to regain my composure at this point...

Thanks ladies!! Glad to have you all in my corner ❤