I'm 26 years old from NYC. My obesity problems began in my teen years and now I'm at my worst. I'm 5'4 and weight 253 pounds. I'm tire of looking at my self and feeling disgusted by what I see. I don't let my husband see me. On Aug of 2012 my mom told me about her friend who got the gastric bypass at ST. Lukes hospital so I decided to make an appointment. On Sep 12 I went for my first visit and seminar. On Oct 17 went for my second visit and submitted all paper work and was scheduled for surgery Dec 2. On Nov 4 all paper work was submitted to insurance and on Nov 6 my surgery was approved. Im so excited and happy this is the best Christmas present.

Congratulations and Good Luck!! Keep us posted. There are so many awesome people in this forum. It really is like a family that understands what you are going through.

I am 5' 2.5" and weigh between 230 and 226 on any given day. I also hate looking at myself in the mirror and feel so embarrased that I got this big. I even asked my hubby of 19 years if he still found me desirable since I gained 100 pounds during the course of our marriage. I was so scared to hear the answer, but he reminded me why I love him so much. He said he loves me and I am as desirable as ever because he knows the person I am. Such a great guy!! I was hoping to get surgery before the end of the year, but I still have to go through all my clearances. I go to my PCM on the 19th for the referrals and hopefully I can get in sooner rather than later. January/February is probably more realistic. As long as I can get it before my 40th birthday.

When I started the process I had fidelis with medicaid that was in sep. I saw the nutritionist on my first appointment and got the list saw everyone on September saw the phycologist on October and when to my second consultation the same day. Got my surgery date on my second consultation. I switched to metro plus because fidelis requires 6 months of weight in. Metro plus is the best. It became effective Nov 1 on the 4 paper work was submitted and the 6 my surgery was approved

One question? When they give you the list of places to make an appt, are they referrals or just numbers and you just call to set up an appt? I'm curious because monte is so packed for almost everything, so I just wanted to look into it, if u can just let me know please id really appreciate it!!!

One question? When they give you the list of places to make an appt, are they referrals or just numbers and you just call to set up an appt? I'm curious because monte is so packed for almost everything, so I just wanted to look into it, if u can just let me know please id really appreciate it!!!

Hey Amanda:)

It's a list of appointments and the doctors they need you to see, if the appointment that needs a referral, they will give u the forms too. I still have my folder of papers...inbox me sis I'll give u my number so we can talk

Amanda exactly how life told you that's the way it works

Amanda exactly how life told you that's the way it works

Ok thank you ladies so much!!! I really appreciate it!

Hey Amanda were a family no need to thank!!!!

Hey Amanda were a family no need to thank!!!!

Aww I really appreciate that, it's so great to find supportive people. More than my own friends and family!

I'm 26 years old from NYC. My obesity problems began in my teen years and now I'm at my worst. I'm 5'4 and weight 253 pounds. I'm tire of looking at my self and feeling disgusted by what I see. I don't let my husband see me. On Aug of 2012 my mom told me about her friend who got the gastric bypass at ST. Lukes hospital so I decided to make an appointment. On Sep 12 I went for my first visit and seminar. On Oct 17 went for my second visit and submitted all paper work and was scheduled for surgery Dec 2. On Nov 4 all paper work was submitted to insurance and on Nov 6 my surgery was approved. Im so excited and happy this is the best Christmas present.

What a wonderful Christmas present. I am also 5'4" and weighed 258, but I was content with myself. My health issue though were not, plus I'm 71. I had the band first and lost 40 lbs, it slipped had it removed, lost another 8. Bypass 9/11/13 and now down to 183. I want to get to 140, doctors want me at 150-160. You are going to love the new you. Since it is now 12/3/13 I hope your surgery went well. Remember to drink fluids and walk. It will just a matter of time you'll have to get new clothes. Congrats on your new journey to a new you.

What a wonderful Christmas present. I am also 5'4" and weighed 258, but I was content with myself. My health issue though were not, plus I'm 71. I had the band first and lost 40 lbs, it slipped had it removed, lost another 8. Bypass 9/11/13 and now down to 183. I want to get to 140, doctors want me at 150-160. You are going to love the new you. Since it is now 12/3/13 I hope your surgery went well. Remember to drink fluids and walk. It will just a matter of time you'll have to get new clothes. Congrats on your new journey to a new you.

Thank you oldone. My surgery got rescheduled for tomorrow. Thank you for the advice.

I am 5'4" I was 259 and felt like you do. I had RNY on 8/22/2013 and now I am 203. I feel so much better. I take steps instead of the elevator. I don't hide all the time. I still have a long way to go. My goal is 150. I am a slower loser maybe because I had the band, which slipped then I had it removed the year before RNY. I wish all the best to you. Stick to the plan and I know like all the rest of your friends here "you are going to love the new you" Keep us posted.

Hope your surgery went great!