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JillN

By JillN, in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

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JillN
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Hi all - I've been lurking on these forums for a while now, and just finally joined.

I hope to get banded in the new year - I have my first appt to go to an introduction to Weightloss surgery meeting in mid-December at Brigham's and Women's in Boston. I am fairly certain I am one of the luck ones, in that my insurance (Harvard Pilgrim) should pay for my procedure, with little to no hassle - at least, that's what I'm hoping!

I'm tired of seeing my body inflate, which it's been doing over the last few years - things have sped up a lot since my hysterectomy in June 04 - have gained at least 20 pounds since then. Am also a bit discouraged when my PCP tells me I may never lose any weight, due to my age, history, and hormone issues (not on hormone replacement due to severe endometriosis which prompted the hysterectomy). Also discouraged when I exercise for 45-60 mins 4-5 times a week, with absolutely no weight loss (not doing that right now, but did do that for over a year with no weight loss).

So I'm hopeful that the band will be the tool I need to actually lose the weight. I have a BMI of approx. 40, with several co-morbidities (diabedes that I'm still struggling to get under control, even with 3 different meds each day, high blood pressure, fatty liver, high cholestrol, hypothyroid treated with medication).

Everyone please keep your fingers crossed for me, that the surgery program will accept me as a patient, and that my insurance will cover with no issues.

Thanks in advance for your good wishes!! This board looks like a great place, and I'll be reading regularly, and try to post from time to time, instead of just lurking!

Jill in Massachusetts

5' 5", 245 lbs

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You've found a wonderful place for information and support. Welcome aboard and keep up posted on your progress.

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Hi Jill in Mass. I am a New Englander too. Good luck to you. I have my fingers crossed. Please keep me in your thoughts as well. I should be hearing back from my insurance co. after an initial denial, then resubmitted. Now wait and see.

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