hello everyone! I'm new here, my name is Kacey, I'm 40 years old and I'm a wife, mom and RN. I've been obese since I was 9 years old. I've lost significant amounts of weight several times, using diet pills, WW, low carb. Unfortunately, I can't ever keep it off.

I am down 45 lbs from my highest weight of 314 (I'm 5'3"), and I've kept that off now for almost a year, but it is slowly creeping back up. I was diagnosed with type II diabetes last year and have been working hard since to get it under control. I also have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and sleep apnea. Soooo, when I found out my husband's insurance does cover WLS, I decided to try for approval.

I have WW receipts to cover the need for structured diet, I have a letter of medical necessity from my long time physician and I will have my psych eval starting next week. I have picked a surgeon and did the initial meeting/info seminar last month and I've been working with the insurance person @ that hospital. I have started exercising a minimum of an hour a day four days a week, including cardio and strength training. I seem to be able to do one or the other (healthy diet or exercise) but not both at the same time. So, I'm trying to make good choices and concentrating on moving right now.

Just wanted to introduce myself. I'm praying that the right decision will be made and that I'll be lead down the correct path for me and my family.

Kacey

Welcome Kacey!!! Good Luck with everything!!!! This forum is loaded with a lot of super nice knowledgeable individuals. Any questions just ask and I'm certain you will receive an abundance of replys.

Again, Welcome!!!!

Deb

Welcome Kacey. Dont be surprised if you have to do a six month supervised diet which seems like a long time but goes by fast. I wish you the best of luck on your journey. This is one of the best decisions you could ever make for yourself.