Well, the insurance denied me AGAIN and told us that they can do nothing because of the exclusion in the company policy (which is totally discriminatory) and instead of hiring a lawyer and pushing the surgery down another atleast 2 months we decided to just pay for it. I feel bad that I am having this and getting thin while my family has to stay obese and I am moving out next summer and just feel selfish for having this done, even for a medical reason. I WANT and NEED it so bad, just feel bad for the family income problem. Atleast the insurance will pay for the pre-op and post-op testing and stuff, just not the surgery. I am having the surgery next Friday and have never had surgery (that I can actually remember) and am nervous about that, but I am SOOOOO excited about starting over, and yet mad as hell at Mom's company for the exclusion. Just wanted to let you all know about the surgery.

yea Jodie !!!!! Finally some resolution !!! I know you feel bad, but you will also feel so much healthier in the end !

Congratulations. keep us posted

Congratulations Jodie. It sounds like your family just wants the best for you. The surgery isn't bad at all so don't get to worried about it.

Best wishes.

I am so happy for you. I am a mother too, and believe me when I say, your family will not think you are selfish. We will do anything for our children, especially if it is for health reason. Just think, one day, you can pay them back for all of this, if you want.

Good luck with your surgery, and keep us posted. I have been praying for you, and I must admit, a little worried about you. Keep your chin up, and know this is the beginning of a new life! A heathly life. As far as the surgery, do not worry, you will be fine. If you have read all the posts here, you know exactly what to expect.

Blessings my child,

Congratulations! Just think, if this surgery does all the things you want it too, it wont take long for you to be able to pay your family back. My mom paid for my surgery, and says she doesn't want to be paid back, but I fully intend on it, even if it means paying for a super cool vacation or something instead of actually giving her the money.

It's really great that you can get this done, I'm very happy for you! Your mom could try appealing to the HR department of her business. If they pay for the surgery for you and then get the denial overturned some people are reimbursed for paying for it, instead of waiting.

Jodie - I'm in the same boat, except I had to get financing which sucks but right now I'm paying more for gas in my car than my band!!! Anyways, congrats and I hope to be banded soon too!

Jodie,

I am so glad you are finally getting what you have wanted for so long! You know, you can always feel guilty about something. Just don't make this one of those things. You are doing the right thing. Wishing you the best with surgery!

Angel

No regrets Jodie!!! You need this. I also had to self pay, and everytime I want to eat something bad, I tell my self that I have spent over $10,000.00 and remorgaged my house, do I really want this? I had to put myself before my family also, but it is cheaper than a funeral!! You take it and go !!!!

Don't forget to join us on the August Bandsters thread Jodie!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8189

congratulations Jodie

your family seem very supportive and they must want the best for you.

Good luck with it all

you will be fine