1 year and 2 months of appeals later.....I"M APPROVED!!!!!!!
Holy Flipping Cow!!!! I literally just got off the phone and was told that I have a surgery date of April 10th. ME....yes, ME...April 10th. Me, the girl who went through 4 appeals and a letter that said my appeals were exhausted. Me, the girl with no hope...the girl with no chance on earth. I fought and I won. Oh my GOODNESS. I'm so excited that I'm coming out of my skin.
I know there are people out there that will read this like I read so many posts and think "I'm happy for her but I'm just so sick of everyone getting approved but me". I am living proof that some people can beat the system at their own game and win. I had to beat my employer over the head with a stick but it finally all worked out. Please, all of you that are hopeless and feel that there is never going to be an end...there is. Never give up...never give up hoping.
I am just so happy that I'm beyond emotion right now. This will change my life...i'm certain of it. I know it's going to require a TON of work on my part but at least I will know I have that tiny bit of extra help that I've always needed. I will rock this Band like nobodys business because I know what it's taken me to get to this point. APPROVAL.....it's the best 8 letter word in the world to me right now.
I'm going to be able to sled down a hill with my little girl, I'm going to be able to stand at a bus stop with her and know that children won't make fun of her because of me. I'm going to live the life that my spirit was meant to live. I've been trapped in a prison of fat my entire life. I'm not even quite sure what life is going to be like without it. It just might be a little scary for awhile....but, I'll adjust and I'll LIVE. Life is so short....I've waisted lots of time and have a lot of catching up to do.
I want to thank everyone on this board that has helped me, inspired me, motivated me to keep going and gave me invaluable advice. So many of you don't have a clue what you mean to others on this board who are "in the shadows" like me. I've allowed some of you to know the impact you've had on me. So many of you just post every day and take the time to answer the most mundane question with such thought and care. You are all wonderful people.
Now, lest I start sounding like a Grammy winner..I will end this simply by saying this.....
God is my light and my salvation. With him, all things are possible. It was He who carried me through this journey and to him I owe every bit of glory. God gave me this glorious body to live in and I've sort of mucked it up a bit. I've been given a second chance and there's absolutely no way that I'm going to muck it up again.
Take good care everyone.
Gina B.
Hi Gina,
Congrats on finally winning your approval. It shows that when one doesn't give up, good comes from it!
Who is your surgeon? What hospital will you be at?
I'm so happy that you're seeing an end result to a new beginning in your life for YOU!
Yes you'll be able to sled with your daughter, and lots of other things that will absolutely surprise you!
Good luck,
Paula
Gina, you are going into this with a great positive attitude, that's the biggest hurdle! And, yes, you will need to do the work -- the surgery is the catalyst, the jumpstart you need to begin losing the weight; but it's your head and your commitment to lifestyle changes that will enable you to lose ALL the weight and maintain that weight loss. I'm very happy for you and for your little girl! Who is your surgeon and where will you have the surgery? Please keep us posted and the very best to you as you swing over to the Other Side! M.
Congratulations 
You have a great attitude and the right kind of determination to make it all work! You are already inspiring! 
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