Hi Sara, It sounds like they are giving you the "run around".. The Ins. Co. knows exactly how much this surgery costs and what it involves !! Did they tell you upfront what they would pay for benefits to have your surgery ?? Do you have an Ins. Commission in your state, maybe they can help you. They are the ones that control the industry where I live, anyway... Good luck and best wishes on being on the losing side.. Think positive !! And go "it" one day at a time, everything will work out.. God Bless, Joanne

Hi Patti, welcome welcome !! This web site is the best along with the "over 50" web site which also is great !! Everyone here has great spirit and it is very uplifting.. If you ever feel down, especially, we are here to help pick you up.. You are doing great, keep up the good work !! I know I had the same walking problems as you.. I promise it does get better. My legs and feet hurt so bad.. And only those of us on-line know what you mean when you say, it is hard to walk.. Join the club !! My back is also gone, but you know what, it is better since I lost 70lbs.. I can't believe how good I feel.. I could "scream" it from the top of my lungs !! And you will too !! So, if you have any questions or just want to get in here to say "hello", that's is OK too !! Have a great day, I am so happy I did this surgery and I know all of us on here feel the same way.. Big Hugs, Joanne

Welcome! Wow, 80 lbs. is awesome. You are doing great. I try to check into this board everyday. Wishing you continued success.

Patti, Congratulations you are doing wonderful. I wish I would be half way where you are. I have lost -36 lbs. You are doing very well. Continue to strive and you will reach your goal. Good Luck and God Bless! Tasha

hello i went back to workthis weekend and was amazed athow many people noticed the wieght loss on me. I am doing good, down 70 pounds in 11 weeks. i would have to lift my 6 and 1 year old at the smae time. When i look at the wieght in this way i feel like it is alot of wieght. but when i look at myself it doesnt seem like that much. I keep trying and amzingly enough its coming off, which is more than i could say for the past 15 years of my life. so keep your head up and smile at yourself. you deserve it, because it isnt easy even though we had surgery, llike some people think, we still have to work at it each day. jamie