Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

I started my journey 2 yrs ago. I had my surgery date of 7/31/15. I had to cancel it due to the death of my son on 7/29/15*I was an emotional wreck. I went into state of depression, being type 2 diabetic my A1C escalated to 13! Now 2yrs later I'm back on track A1C down to 8.8 but they won't give me a surgery date. Just feel defeated by the system at this point [emoji22]

Sent from my LG-LS997 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. That is an incredibly difficult cross to bear. Please don't beat yourself up for struggling with your depression and eating habits for awhile, that is completely understandable. *big hugs*

Could you give us more details about your bariatric program? Is it your insurance or your surgeon with the hold up? Do you have any pre-surgery requirements to do? Let us know.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. That is an incredibly difficult cross to bear. Please don't beat yourself up for struggling with your depression and eating habits for awhile, that is completely understandable. *big hugs*
Could you give us more details about your bariatric program? Is it your insurance or your surgeon with the hold up? Do you have any pre-surgery requirements to do? Let us know.

I was 1st told my A1C was too high so I worked deligently to get it down to 8.8 now my endo says that is good but we can do better, the nutritionist still has to give her approval she is new to the scenario as the previous dietician is no longer in the bariatric department. Now I have to meet the surgeon whom I never met before they scheduled my 1st surgery date. My insurance with whom I am also employed BSCSIL, has been nothing but a great experience. I am tired of the hoops I keep having to jump through at this point. I wanted to be farther than this with my son anniversary coming. Trying to stay focused. [emoji19]

Sent from my LG-LS997 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

They might want you to redo a few tests/ requirements since they were last done a few years ago. I have the same insurance as you, and I know they told me some of the test results "expire". For instance, I had to do another ekg since the last one was done 12 months ago. Everything will work out, I know it's easier said than done. Keep working towards your goal- WLS! I will be thinking of you and your family as your son's anniversary is coming up.

Hugs!


Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • ChunkCat

      Thank you everyone for your well wishes! I totally forgot I wrote an update here... I'm one week post op today. I gained 15 lbs in water weight overnight because they had to give me tons of fluids to bring my BP up after surgery! I stayed one night in the hospital. Everything has been fine except I seem to have picked up a bug while I was there and I've been running a low grade fever, coughing, and a sore throat. So I've been hydrating well and sleeping a ton. So far the Covid tests are negative.
      I haven't been able to advance my diet past purees. Everything I eat other than tofu makes me choke and feels like trying to swallow rocks. They warned me it would get worse before it gets better, so lets hope this is all normal. I have my follow up on Monday so we'll see. Living on shakes and soup again is not fun. I had enough of them the first time!! LOL 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Still purging all of the larger clothing. This morning, a shirt that I ADORED wearing ended up on top. Hard to let it go, but it was also hard to let go of those habits that also no longer serve my highest good. Onward and upward!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Onedayatatime365

      Looking to connect with others who are also on the journey of better health. Post-Op Gastric Sleeve (4/11/24).
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • jparadigm

      Happy Wednesday!
       
      I hope everyone is having a lovely week so far! 
      It's been a bit of a struggle this last week...I'm hungry ALL the time.
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Have a great Wednesday too! Sorry you're hungry all the time, I'm pretty much the same..and I'm sick of eating the same food all the time.

    • ChunkCat

      Well, tomorrow I go in for an impromptu hiatal hernia repair after ending up in the ER over the weekend because I couldn't get food down and water was moving at a trickle... I've been having these symptoms on and off for a few weeks but Sunday was the worst by far and came with chest pain and trouble breathing. The ER PA thinks it is just esophagitis and that the surgeon and radiologist are wrong. But the bariatric surgeon swears it is a hernia, possibly a sliding one based on my symptoms. So he fit me into his schedule this week to repair it! I hope he's right and this sorts it out. He's going to do a scope afterwards to be sure there is nothing wrong with the esophagus. Here's hoping it all goes well!!
      · 4 replies
      1. AmberFL

        omgsh!! Hope all goes well!! Keeping you in my thoughts!

      2. gracesmommy2

        Hope you’re doing well!

      3. NickelChip

        I hope it goes well! Sending positive thoughts for a speedy recovery!

      4. AmberFL

        How are you doing? any update?!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×