IMMA NEWBIE TWO
Hello All,
I've been lurking around the message board for the last week, ever since a fellow member gave me this website address at work....and I must say, I am overjoyed to know that there is a network of people out there *****ALLY know some of the feelings I have been feeling. And here I was thinking I was all alone! I am VERY NEW to this whole process, only recently deciding that this might be an option for me. I am still in the research phase...trying to become as well informed as I can. AND, just last night, I told my husband that this is something that is REALLY important to me....a chance for me to get my life back. I am sad to say that I don't/won't have the support that so many of you seem to have though. My husband has never had a weight problem and he doesn't understand mine. He has seen me suffer with it for 27 years though...He thinks I'm weak and that I don't REALLY want to lose weight. And then there is the issue of insurance....mine won't cover it....so that is even MORE of a reasin in my husband's mind for me to try even harder to lose the weight myself. I'm just so tired of fighting it. I do want enjoy life again. Thanks, Shelley
Shelley,
Welcome Welcome Welcome!!!!
We have all had our share of non supportive family memebers, but when It is our own husbands, that can really hurt..You will find nothing but support here though, so you have come to the right place!Whatever road you choose, just know that there are us out here that have been where you are, and if you ever need anything just ask..
Cathy Martin
Shelly, {{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}
Welcome to the Georgia board. I wish you the best on your wls journey.
There are sometimes a lot of challenges along the way but with God's help we all make it somehow. Where there's a will there's a way. Not just a cliche for me, I really believe it. If you really want this surgery don't give up and don't take NO for an answer.
Do a lot of research, read, read, read. Come to this forum often, there is a wealth of information that people here don't mind sharing. Best wishes and you are in my prayers.
Meso 
Well Hello there Shelley,
Glad to see that you are joining us here on the board. I know that this all seems overwhelming at times. But I promise you that the support here is unbelieveable... I have found out that I am not alone in many of my thoughts concerning this surgery. It is amazing to find out that there are many others just like us out there. I am in the waiting process now to find out if BCBS is going to approve my surgery. They received all my info this week and told me that I could call back next week to see if there had been a decision made. You better believe if they give me a positive answer that you will hear me yelling all over town. Know that my support will be with you . And if you need someone to just vent with just give me a call. Talk to you soon.....Btw...Hope you enjoy what is left of spring break.
Patrice
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