FLBoyMom

I'm also scheduled for 5/30. I've been on pre-op diet for 6 days. Not too bad.

I am scheduled for May 30th too

I'm scheduled for May 30th

Thanks for the kind words. I have my initial appointment with the doctor on Friday and am nervous and excited. Can't wait to get this process started and be on the way to losing weight, getting healthier, and feeling overall better.

This is really hard. My grand-daughter told me I was fat...out of the mouth of babes. Went to my son's school concert and had to squeeze myself into the auditorium chairs. Finally made it to Islands of Adventure - Harry Potter's World and asked about the wait time on the ride and the worker told me I should try the seat to make sure "I'm comfortable" before waiting over an hour. I was horrified, walked away and cried in the bathroom so my kids would not see me. Every time I have to buy new clothing, I'm hysterical in the dressing room. I always have to pull myself together before exiting. Seeing myself in photos. Avoiding going places so I don't have to face people. Not traveling to see friends and family because I'm embarrassed for them to see how much weight I have gained. I'm tired of feeling like crap on a daily basis. Especially the back pain when standing for long. I want to hike the national parks out west with my boys without being winded. I want to be healthy and I want to live.

Unfortunately, my insurance won't cover the surgery, so I have to pay out-of-pocket. I have made an initial consultation appointment to see Dr. Beltre in Altamonte, Springs, Florida. How does this work? Meaning, I know insurance companies make you wait anywhere from 3-6 months. Do you still have to go through the waiting period? Ideally, I would like to have the surgery as soon as I can so I won't miss out on summer fun with my boys (ages 11-17). Plus honestly, I'm afraid the longer I wait, the more apt I am to chicken out.