Insurance denied me I'm so upset, my BMI is not 40.. I'm literally 3lbs away. So he said drink a TON of water! And wear heavy clothes. I have more existing medical conditions but I go back in on next Wednesday to be re-weighed! Wish me luck

I agree 100%. Cheating the system is just wrong in my opinion. Also' date=' the name calling was coming from both sides, not just one. Ryan got destroyed for stating his opinion...point blank. oh well though! It's over now Lets all remember to act like adults, guys![/quote']

He was disrespecting Alex as well with his e-mail. Alex manage the website & was most likely asking him what happen before he was ban. He made me feel as if I didn't belong here because I wasn't heavy enough. Stating a quick fix. Im a real person with real feelings & real family problems. Struggling to get food on the table & pay my bills. I try so hard to state my opinion with out hurting other people. We are all here because we aren't super runway models. We want to someday be slim or simply healthy. Ryan made me feel really bad. I was about to leave the group feeling I didn't belong.

We should all respect each other I agree. Name calling very wrong. I shouldn't had lower my self to keep replying but I then realize maybe this is a sick man that gets off on making others feel bad.

I just want to say that i have medical proof that i was heavier. However desperatly seeking.change i lost some weight about 15lbs. Until i had to have some work done on my knee and was told to stay off of it. But i kept my weight off i.had lost and decided WLS was a option for me. My doctor supports my choice and was not happy to see my insurance denied me even though it was a very small amount of.weight 4/5lbs. Most of which was water weight. I want this more than anything and i was noy going to regain.the weight on purpose. I worked hard to loose it. And since all of you have the need to tell me how im doing something fraudulent.. I honestly never thought of it like that. But if someone wants to make a big deal about the couple pounds then make a big deal. You guys act like i went onto a car lot and stole a car. Or i am.some crazy 130lb person stuffing a bowling ball in my bra. Im sorry you have your opinions but in the end this only effects me. You can continue to get but hurt but i pay into my isurance for a reason. I have paid more than enough money to them and they will let me have my surgery. If they choose to deny me again i will take out a loan and pay out of pocket.

He was disrespecting Alex as well with his e-mail. Alex manage the website & was most likely asking him what happen before he was ban. He made me feel as if I didn't belong here because I wasn't heavy enough. Stating a quick fix. Im a real person with real feelings & real family problems. Struggling to get food on the table & pay my bills. I try so hard to state my opinion with out hurting other people. We are all here because we aren't super runway models. We want to someday be slim or simply healthy. Ryan made me feel really bad. I was about to leave the group feeling I didn't belong.

We should all respect each other I agree. Name calling very wrong. I shouldn't had lower my self to keep replying but I then realize maybe this is a sick man that gets off on making others feel bad.

Me too. I have never been so bothered And hurt by a complete stranger. I understand that i stooped to.his level but he was so rude for no reason. And honestly this site is for support and questions. I Didnt join so thay every word i type can be judged and then rediculed. Which is what its turning into. I have serval people who are curious about where i am in the process which is why i made the post. So all of you feelig free to express your opinions on my choices in my life maybe this isnt the right place for you. I know you all dont make post with the intentions of every member on here to.tell you how wrong you are! I know i personally would never do that to a random person i did not know. I have seen several posts on here i didnt agree with and you know what i did... I kept on scrolling. I didnt stop to force my opinions.on anyone because its not my place!!!

I had to switch doctors after completing my 6 months of weight management and I was worried about my BMI being too low (38-39) since I was 40-41 when I started this journey. It was this summer mind you' date=' but I wore the heaviest jeans I owned, a cardigan sweater over my shirt (hey it's cold in the office with A/C), jewelry (again my heaviest Brighton necklace and charm bracelet), and I put my iPhone in my pocket. I also ate and drank just before I went in. It was enough to get me to 40 without gaining the weight back. My surgery is September 10. Good luck and let us know how it goes![/quote']

My surgery is September 10th also! I'll be thinking of you! ( I stuffed as much as I could in my pockets before I went in, wore a coat, and my heaviest shoes)

I just want to say that i have medical proof that i was heavier. However desperatly seeking.change i lost some weight about 15lbs. Until i had to have some work done on my knee and was told to stay off of it. But i kept my weight off i.had lost and decided WLS was a option for me. My doctor supports my choice and was not happy to see my insurance denied me even though it was a very small amount of.weight 4/5lbs. Most of which was water weight. I want this more than anything and i was noy going to regain.the weight on purpose. I worked hard to loose it. And since all of you have the need to tell me how im doing something fraudulent.. I honestly never thought of it like that. But if someone wants to make a big deal about the couple pounds then make a big deal. You guys act like i went onto a car lot and stole a car. Or i am.some crazy 130lb person stuffing a bowling ball in my bra. Im sorry you have your opinions but in the end this only effects me. You can continue to get but hurt but i pay into my isurance for a reason. I have paid more than enough money to them and they will let me have my surgery. If they choose to deny me again i will take out a loan and pay out of pocket.

I know for me I hope that they approve you and you get to begin this journey, yes this journey, that will help you become healthier and hopefully happier. That's what I know I'm looking for, as are many of us. Don't defend your choices. We don't need to agree with you but I don't want to judge anyone for what they do? I have not walked I your shoes. Would I do it, no buy that's my choice and that was yours. Be strong I think it will work out and I think even though we share differing opinions we can set that aside and support each other. I'm sure others feel that way.

I'm just sad others felt they were not being heard and had to leave because they were attacked for sharing their own beliefs. No one should have been judged and made to feel less than. No one. The only one that needed to leave got banned and for good reason, thank you Alex. I wish this thread could be dropped and we all could start again and leave this thread behind us,

Hoping for a better loving supportive thread to take this ones place. Let's forgive each other and move forward?

I cannot believe that so many people feel the need to add a comment saying I hope you don't get approved or talking about insurance fraud. When did this group get so selfrightious. Seriously. No one should pass judgment and furthermore you should totally be approved and no don't heed that bs of its insurance fraud. People need to remember what it was like for them in the beginning of their journey.

I recommend if you need to "take a break from this thread" just do it. We don't need you to post as much. I think that's very passive aggressive and rude.

If a doctor feels a person is in need of wls it should happen

When they told me I had to do a 6 month program because my ins required it I had the fear if I lost to much weight I would be denied if someone drops 5 lbs to much there denied that is total bs our we and our doctors should be running our health care not the insurance companies . Furthermore Ryan did not even respect a admin of the group glad he is gone I don't have to agree with everyone's opinion but I would never disrespect them and call them horrible names everyone is in this difficult journey for there own reasons and to be healthy and that I give huge respect to

I just want to say that i have medical proof that i was heavier. However desperatly seeking.change i lost some weight about 15lbs. Until i had to have some work done on my knee and was told to stay off of it. But i kept my weight off i.had lost and decided WLS was a option for me. My doctor supports my choice and was not happy to see my insurance denied me even though it was a very small amount of.weight 4/5lbs. Most of which was water weight. I want this more than anything and i was noy going to regain.the weight on purpose. I worked hard to loose it. And since all of you have the need to tell me how im doing something fraudulent.. I honestly never thought of it like that. But if someone wants to make a big deal about the couple pounds then make a big deal. You guys act like i went onto a car lot and stole a car. Or i am.some crazy 130lb person stuffing a bowling ball in my bra. Im sorry you have your opinions but in the end this only effects me. You can continue to get but hurt but i pay into my isurance for a reason. I have paid more than enough money to them and they will let me have my surgery. If they choose to deny me again i will take out a loan and pay out of pocket.

You don't have to explain or defend yourself! Good luck!

Ok my patient coordinator called me this morning and scheduled my surgery for next friday september 7th! I have a pre op appointment on wednesday sep 5th. Now im excited and sooo nervous!!!

Ok my patient coordinator called me this morning and scheduled my surgery for next friday september 7th! I have a pre op appointment on wednesday sep 5th. Now im excited and sooo nervous!!!

Congrats!! That is just a week away, wow... at least the wait is over and journey can truly begin. BTW everytime I open this thread I smile only because your picture is so stinking beautiful I can't imagine what you will look like later, Dang what a knock-out woman!! Hope you are ready for all the attention that will be coming your way!

Good luck and congrats!!!!!

P.S. you might want to open a thread that says Approved etc since many are avoiding this thread due to all the drama etc... that way everyone will hear your great news.

Thank you i am so excited. I was going to make another post but i didnt want anymore drama i didnt even.want this one re opened lol. But i posted on the september surgeries post!

I think the drama is behind us! Dang I hope so. Lol