Drez

Called the insurance today I have Meridian (Illinois Medicaid) said I have to go through weight watchers for 6 months first to get approved for surgery. I can still start the program at the Bariatric clinic just have to do my 6 months through weight watchers. Anyone else have to do this process too?

Yeah hopefully soon! I already had a lot of my testing done except for a egd 🙃 and seeing my pcp and that’s it. I have an appointment Friday so we will see what they say! I have to lose a certain amount to get approved which sucks ass!

Hello love! Welcome to the journey! I started back on the journey so I am about 3 months in the pre-op phase, so far it's going good! I hope everything is well happy that you are here!!!

Aww thank you so much!! ❤️ Yes I am back on the path!

You're starting out on a wonderful wonderful journey. It will be filled with joys , sorrows and days in between. It will seem like the days and weeks go so slow, but the Last Surgery month before? Oh my, it flies! Suddenly you'll start to be concerned. Have I got things straightened at home, what should I take to the hospital? How. will I feel when I go home? Will I be in pain? You may even worry about things you'll laugh about in the future. One bari friend slightly loopy on presurgery. meds asked the anesthesiologist" How soon she could have a BM?" Never did,find out what kind of response she got! Another was afraid she would talk about old lovers , don't know if I relieved her worry.
For what it is worth , I had a wonderful surgery day, oh got,to my hospital early because I was a 7am. Still dark out, but once I got there I met the intake clerk, both friendly and professional. Then I went to kinda of a holding area, glad I grabbed a wheelchair, it was down a long hallway into an adjacent buildings then up a couple floors to a presurgery area. Changed into a patient gown, I'm a big girl but the gown was bigger. Went to the BR and had a nice presurgery tinkle, I had rode 50 miles to get there, nearest Bariatric surgery facility, a Center of Excellence, what that is ? Its given only to creme de la creme hospitals so the best of the best. My surgeon had promised as long as I emptied my bladder, I wouldn't be given. an urinary cath. So it was worth it to me, tested my blood sugar, a teensy bit high, went ahead and started my IV, second test my blood sugar was perfect, climb into bed. They went ahead , went over my meds on more time. Gosh I was excited, I had been working toward this day for over 3 years, long story there. Was comfy, everybody treating me wonderful, I'm sure there others also being readied but I felt the center of the World. And coming to see me one more time before surgery was my surgeon. Gosh I like him so much, he is really a very nice person as well as the best surgeon I could find. One thing I appreciated, when he met my Sinn they shook hands and he said " I promise to take good care of you mom" I just melted to hear that. Proved I wasn't a number in his mind, he actually cared for me as a person and somebody's Mom.
Since I was first surgery , he brought in many of the operating staff for me to meet. And anesthesia and I chatted, I knew which one was going to be mine. My surgeon excused himself, said he would see me up in the OR. And pretty soon it was time for my transport. Down the hall and into the elevator I went on my bed. When we got there, the doors opened and it was ShowTime. Now I have had maybe 8 different surgeries, this was the finest, most warm one I ever had been.Now most OR are cool to cold, I have jokes with surgeon that they are to freeze the germs to death. But this one was NICE. Pushed me over to surgery table and asked me to slide over, a source of pride I did that without help. And this table was the right size, often I have felt like I would fall off one side or the other. Now another poster said they pulled her arms. out to the side and buckled them down. Didn't happen to Me! Saw Dr Needleman on other side of room and he waved at me. Thought that was So Nice! Everything was calm, my anesthesiologist called me by namw, asked me if I was comfortable? I said Yes Dave I believe I am. I must have drifted off quickly, the next thing I knew I was in my room, no pain, I felt good and my dream had come true. I was doubtful, thought for a minute, maybe I hadn't had my surgery yet. So I lifted my gown, yep 7 little incisions, all with criss-crossed steri strips except the one in my navel. Thought I might have,big ABD,on my tummy, but no he did neat tidy work. And I never had leftover gas, don't remember receiving pain pills, guess I didn't need them . And after a couple days I got to go home, never doubted I had done the right thing for me at the right time and certainly the best surgeon. And I can only wish for you such a good experience.😷👼👍

Thank you so much! Yes the break did really. Help! ❤️❤️❤️

Yes that’s exactly what it was just knowing I was going to get it done I started to freak out! Thank you so much! ❤️

Thank you!!❤️❤️❤️😬

Thanks you so much 😌😌❤️❤️❤️

"Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your Life. Tip Toe if you must, but take the step." Good Luck

Love the inspiration motto, love the truths behind it. I shared mine, thank you for sharing Yours.😝👍💓

Getting your head around it is probably one of the harder things to do on this journey. Just know it's a learning experience. When you have doubts or worries you have a place to turn for motivation if you need it. Welcome back and best to you on this wonderful journey. You won't regret your decision.

Aww thank you so much!! ❤️ Yes I am back on the path!

Thanks boo ❤️❤️❤️

Thank you 😊🙂

I love good quotes, too! There are some gems on that thread.

Wow awesome job

And now we all are on Team Drez!
2-4-6-8, whose surgery is gonna go. great? Drez Drez Drez! Yeah!

Hello everyone, I am back,, I recently had a lot going lately so I stopped the program and got freaked about everything. Well I would of had the surgery this month. I finally got my mind and heart together and decided to restart the program because I am ready now. I called the Dr. Office and they stated I can pick up where I left off so that means I only have 2 1/2 months to finish. I have been maintain my weight that I did lose while on the program so I am happy about that. So happy I did take that break to figure out what I wanted to do . Please if you can leave motivational quotes! I need all the motivation I need!
SW:290
CW: 270

Congrats and finding your way back to the path.

It's tough, but it's so worth it!

Drez---Would you like mine?
She Saw A Need***She Made a Plan***And She Succeeded!!
I'm 72, if I could, a Youngin' like You? Pfft Problem Solved!

Hello everyone, I am back,, I recently had a lot going lately so I stopped the program and got freaked about everything. Well I would of had the surgery this month. I finally got my mind and heart together and decided to restart the program because I am ready now. I called the Dr. Office and they stated I can pick up where I left off so that means I only have 2 1/2 months to finish. I have been maintain my weight that I did lose while on the program so I am happy about that. So happy I did take that break to figure out what I wanted to do . Please if you can leave motivational quotes! I need all the motivation I need!
SW:290
CW: 270

Good luck with your continued journey!
You'll like this thread:

Yes I am! Lol 😂 im ready for it all!