Guest guest Posted October 7, 2001 Report Share Posted October 7, 2001 > Hello everyone, > This is my first time posting.I have been reading the post daily > and guess what I RECEIVED MY APPROVAL 10/04/01. I have mixed feelings Welcome Penny, Congratulations on your approval. This is a great place for support and " cold feet " questions LOL. Now the question everyone wants to know " Who is your insurance? " and " Who is doing your surgery? " Have A Good Day, Roxanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2001 Report Share Posted October 7, 2001 >I RECEIVED MY APPROVAL 10/04/01.....Penney WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS! .........Elle ** I'm jealous as hell, but so glad for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2001 Report Share Posted October 7, 2001 Sharon, you have just expressed what I have been feeling about this surgery! I am still preconsult, but am feeling guilty that I am pursuing this surgery. What if something happens to me? what will happen to my kids. Am I being selfish to risk this even though, if it is successful, I will be able to actually be with my kids and not just an observer in their lives? And we have had to cut back so we can have a little bit of money for when I am out of work with no pay. I read the memorials on the one web page, and thought that some of those people were struggling with the same feelings and thoughts that I am and look where it got them. Then I read the posts from the successful surgeries and think it will all be worth it. I am torn up inside contemplating what I hope to have done. I have gained more weight in the last month waiting for my appointment than I have for the entire year. I have read about the emotional eaters (that's me obviously) and worry that I will sabotage the surgery any way, but then there have been the posts saying that it is almost impossible to do. Thanks to everyone that posts here, it does help with the thinking process and hopefully all this inner turmoil is just a temporary state until after the DS Pam in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2001 Report Share Posted October 9, 2001 --- pbl4Him@... wrote: > Sharon, you have just expressed what I have been > feeling about this surgery! > I am still preconsult, but am feeling guilty that I > am pursuing this surgery. Pam: Where do you live in PA? What surgeon are you going to? I am also pre-op and live near burg. Feel free to e-mail me privately if you prefer. I think your fears and emotional reactions are very normal and " healthy " . You'd have to be an idiot to go into a major surgery like this without at least a few reservations and fears. I have the same feelings but I also realize that in my current state of health, I'm at risk for early death or disability. I can continue down this same dead-end road or take a chance and try my only reasonable option. For me, another diet/exercise program is not a reasonable option. I've been denied by my insurance after an appeal and am currently waiting for open enrollment to consider my insurance options. Ultimately, I may end up as a self-pay. I'm willing to beg/borrow/and or (not really) steal to finance this surgery. The question I have is not " if " I will have this surgery but " how " and " when " ! ===== +Doris in PA+ Hoping for DS BMI 54 __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2001 Report Share Posted October 9, 2001 Congratulations. ) Which insurance approved you? Good luck, and keep us posted... ~alyssa 1st consult this FRIDAY just approved > Hello everyone, > This is my first time posting.I have been reading the post daily > and guess what I RECEIVED MY APPROVAL 10/04/01. I have mixed feelings > about wls. I am scared,yet I know wls would give me a better life. > My insurance co states they will hold my approval for six months. I > was approved for the biliopancreatic diversion with bypass. > Any support you can give me will be greatly appreciated. I have > two special little girls and would love to be able to run and play > with them like I want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2001 Report Share Posted October 9, 2001 Honestly, I'm more worried about what will happen to my children if I DON'T have this surgery. A couple of months ago, one of my son's preschool classmates burst out with, " Your mom's butt is so big! " I wasn't worried about *my* feelings, but poor Adam didnt' know what to say. Is this what he has to look forward to as he moves through school with a MO mother? What kid needs THAT? (I won't even get into all the things I won't/can't do b/c of my weight..) This isn't about selfishness -- it's about health and quality of life. If I don't do this, both will decline, and how could THAT possibly be good for my babies?? ~alyssa Re: just approved > What if something happens to me? what will happen to my kids. Am I being > selfish to risk this even though, if it is successful, I will be able to > actually be with my kids and not just an observer in their lives? And we Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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