Needing help with life-changing decision

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Hi, I have been lurking on the list for about a month, and wrestling

with my weight for about 35 years (my current age.) I went to an

internal medicine doctor about a month ago determined to do something

about my weight (again!) and to my surprise, she is the one who

recommended WLS to me (I am 5'4 " and 327 pounds...yikes!) I am in

Raleigh, so of course she recommended Dr. Rutledge.

After reading all of the posts and spending HOURS touring the

website, I have gone from absolutely not to maybe to actually

considering starting the process. Two quick questions to the group

(and feel free to answer me privately if you like)

1. I can't seem to get over the " possible complications " part. I am

lucky enough to have a wonderful husband and the two greatest kids in

the world. I know chances of problems are small, but what if? (Or

is this just an excuse I am using to stay fat? I don't know.)

2. Is there any way to find out if my insurance (United Healthcare)

will cover this surgery for me prior to starting the whole process?

I don't want to get my hopes up, because if they do not, we would not

be able to afford it ourselves.

I also have a few other minor questions, but maybe I could e-mail

someone privately with those. To any who have read through this long-

winded post, thank you in advance, for any guidance. Congratulations

to those post-opers and everyone else who has made the commitment.

Good luck!!!

I remain, as usual, purrplexed.

Leanne

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