Obesity qualifies as Disability? (Jenn in Seattle/Regence)

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In a message dated 9/5/01 6:57:27 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Leafynan@...

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> . Hell yes, I am disabled. I just haven't got the

> sense to sit down and admit it to the governmental entities and demand

> they pay up. But, if I don't get my switch date soon.......

>

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Nan...I'm the same way....if I didnt HAVE to work due to being a single

mom...I probably would have given up along time ago. I'm sure there are many

of us in the same boat. On the positive side...maybe its been good for us to

keep moving...even if it hurts! I'm hoping you get your date soon! Just the

few lbs I've lost have helped so much! I'll keep thinking positive thoughts!

~~* AJ *~~

Age 37 5'8''

Post op 7/24/01 Open BPD/DS

self pay - Dr Baltasar -Alcoy Spain

07/24/01 BMI 64 415.1

08/06/01 BMI 59 390.2 -24.9 lbs! -10.75 inches

08/16/01 BMI 58 387.0 -28.1 lbs! -11.25 inches

08/24/01 BMI 58 386.5 -28.6 lbs! -15.5 inches

08/30/01 BMI 58 378.3 -36.8 lbs! -21.25 inches

My personal website: www.WLS4AJ.homestead.com

Check out the Bellingham Support Group at WWW.WLSBellingham.homestead.com

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Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 14:24:39 -0700

Subject: Re: Re: in Seattle-fighting Regence

funny how if you're disabled they'll pay...>>>>>

yeah and not fair to the others! I consider those who are morbidly obese

to

be disabled too!

Judie

Ya know, I was just thinking about this today-- I had my pre ds Panni (a

Dr. Anthone favorite) in June. I am probably 12 or so weeks out-- and I

really have returned to my pre-op energy level. The problem is what it

was before I ever had the panni (all 20 pounds of it) I can't haul my

ass around like a skinny person, and I am exhausted all the time!! I have

no energy reserves, and my arthritic knees hurt and prevent me from

walking even as much as it takes to get into a mall store! I can haul my

butt to work because I NEED THE MONEY! But I already am DISABLED from the

rest of my lifestyle. If I was less stubborn, or had a spouse who could

support me, I would NOT BE WORKING! I finally gave up and got a

handicapped placard so I can get into the grocery store and things like

that-- But, it is only by dent of sheer will power that I haven't just

sat down and given up. Hell yes, I am disabled. I just haven't got the

sense to sit down and admit it to the governmental entities and demand

they pay up. But, if I don't get my switch date soon.......

Nan E.

5'2 " , 368

20 pounds off in panni

waiting for a DS date with Dr. Anthone in CA

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Hi,

I am disabled. And the government will pay for it, but

I can't find a doctor who will accept my medicaid.

Sheila L.

Hell yes, I am disabled. I

> just haven't got the

> sense to sit down and admit it to the governmental

> entities and demand

> they pay up. But, if I don't get my switch date

> soon.......

>

> Nan E.

> 5'2 " , 368

> 20 pounds off in panni

> waiting for a DS date with Dr. Anthone in CA

>

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