I have a date!

I'm new here, but I have a surgery date for August 19th. My insurance won't pay for the procedure, so i'm heading south of the border to Ensaneda, Mexico to have surgery with Dr. Aguirre. He's an excellent surgeon and I can't wait. I can't explain why Aetna never approved me. I don't have an exclusion, and I have a BMI of 48.5 w/ Type II Diabetes. I've been on a diet for the last year and a half (before and after pregnancy), but it was never documented well. I've had 3 attempts in the last 5 years to no avail. I really need a buddy and/or angel to help me get through this. I have two little boys (4mo. & 3yrs) that need me, and i'm doing this to live for them, to be involved with their lives to the fullest I am capable of. I want to be happy & healthy, plus the extra added perk of being able to shop in a real store. Jennifer

Congrats on your date...It is soooo exciting....I feel the same way...i can't wait to start the rest of my life!!!! Keep us posted....Lori ...come on August....

Congratulations! I'm sure it's going to go great! That's too bad about the insurance. I had trouble with my secondary insurance, Anthem, they kept asking for more information, after 2 months they finally approved it. I'm happy you are able to do it with out them. I understand wanting to do it for the kids. I have a little boy, that will be 2, a week after my surgery. I'm pretty scared about the whole thing, about once a week I'm ready to change my mind, but I push through it. Well, enough about me! Again, Congratulations!! Tina

Hi, Jennifer - Congratulations on taking the extra step and having the courage and determination to go that "extra mile" for something you believe in! YOU ARE AWESOME and your boys will be blessed by your determination!!! You have many angels watching over you!...but stay in touch and you will definitely be on my prayer list! My surgery is August 30th. Hugs! Jill Dennis