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wendy1974    3

wendy1974
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Hey everybody! I am so excited to be going to the seminars next week (@ 2 different hospitals so I can compare.) I have been considering WLS for a few years now, but the insurance policy we had didn't cover it and w/ three kids and a one income family... just wasn't going to happen. Last month my hubby got a new job and now the surgery will be covered, it's just a matter of being approved.

I don't have any doubts that it will be approved... I'm 36 years old, 5"5 and weigh about 267 pounds. Have been over weight for years. I am a type 1 diabetic (28 yrs) and am becoming really, really insulin resistant (using an insulin pump & still using at LEAST 100 units a day of Humalog), I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol.. oh yeah, I have sleep apnea, acid reflux & also have hypothyroidism... whewwwww, that seems like so much when I type it all out! LOL (If I don't laugh, I think I might cry....AGAIN!)

Anyway, I'm really excited to officially start this journey. I am DONE with being overweight and I want to be healthier for my kids (and myself of course!) They are 8yo, 4yo, and lastly our 2yo (our BIG SURPRISE AFTER getting my tubes tied after daughter #2!!!) and they are starting to notice that mommy's a lot bigger than the other mommies, that kinda gets depressing.... OMG... I went on a field trip last week with my 8yo, we had to go up three pretty steep flights of stairs... yeah I thought I was gunna DIE! LOL!!! Also, I want to be able to set a better example for them as they get older. Luckily, they are all really thin, but so was I when I was younger! I would like to be able to do more physical things with them, like run around the yard w/o feeling like I'm gunna puke! LOL

So, I just wanna thank whoever came up with this website, I've already learned soooooo much about VSG and now have a better understanding of what I'm walking into next week. You all are so inspiring and AWESOME! I can't wait till I have some good news to share w/ you all!!!! We have BCBS of Michigan PPO... wanna take bets how long it will take to get me approved???? Personally, I think they should just squeeze me in ASAP! I'm like a walking time bomb or something!

anyways, that's me in a nutshell.... a really BIG NUTSHELL!!! LOL

Nice to meet you all!!!

Wendy

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LilMissDiva Irene    3,282

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WELCOME WENDY!!!

I hope your surgery will be approved quickly. Please keep us updated on how everything moves along. Stick around here and read, read, read! You're going to find out everything you need to know inside and out about the sleeve from the very people who are living it every day.

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sunnyd    32

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That's great that you're going to two seminars to compare- very thorough! Yes- this site is AMAZING! I'm one month out and have learned soooo much from people on this site! I hope you have an easy time jumping through the insurance hoops and will be approved quickly! :rolleyes:

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kellyw74    258

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Hello and welcome!

You have come to the right place for support and to get all of your questions answered. People here are very friendly and accepting! Read the boards and get to know things. That is the best advice I can give.

I do not see any reason why you would be turned down. You meet any insurance's guidelines. Best of luck to you and keep us posted on your progress!!

Kelly ;)

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