Having some thoughts...figured I'd share

I had posted on the main board but since we're all pretty local I figured this is the better place to be a maniac. LOL I went to the informational meeting with Dr. Teisinga yesterday. I am having some issues. I don't have any medically documented weight loss attempts and Crystal *the coordinator* seemed rather concerned with this. She actually asked me if I had receipts from Slim Fast, Metabolife, etc. Of course I don't. Just like I don't have it medically documented. Also, I don't have any documentation of my weight. The problem is that I have weighed over 350 for so many years that I CAN'T be weighed unless they have the scale weight and most places don't. I haven't weighed less than 350 since before I was pregnant and that was 2000. What do I do? She also wants documentation of going to work out. I'm afraid that the insurance will see that I didn't go the same day every week. What do ya'll think?

Hello Melissa, I was suposta go to that meating yesterday but I go tied up. What are your health issues? This should be enough. Have you tried seeing a differant Dr. Like Dr. Madura at Rush in Chicago. He is listed her on Obesityhelp. Look him up. He is a great Dr. I have no insurance and had to go to Cook County (strogers) Hospital a while back and he Dr.Madura dose surgery's at Cook County and I seen him about Gstric Bypass and he said I am a perfact canidate and he would do my surgery if thay start allowing them again at Cook County (strogers)Hospital OMG I talk way to much. My point is email Dr.Madura or Call his office and make an appointment . I know he takes Public Aid or Medicaid cause he asked me to apply so that I wouldnt have to waite for surgery at Cook..He said if I had it I could go and see him at RUSH Hospital the main hospital he works out of. Public Aid denide me several time i told him. So i am waiting to have surgery at cook county hospital with Dr.Madura. Or if I dont here from anything by Augest I will go south of the boarder. My bottom line advice would be go to a differant Dr. . Good Luck. I wish you the best . Your AMOS SISTER. CHER P.S Sorry about my spelling I dont spell very well.

Well, I'm 24 so I really don't have any health problems. I'm 6 feet tall so my weight isn't as bad on my body as it would be for someone shorter. I had a blood clot at 19. That is the only major illness I have had. When I was pregnant I was on bedrest the majority of the time because of Preeclampsia. But other than that, I have no co-morbidities. My mom just found out she's diabetic. My grandparents found out last year that they are also. My grandfather has high blood pressure and cholesterol. My grandmother has high blood pressure also. I am pretty much a ticking time bomb when it comes to co-morbidities. My back has been bothering me lately and I'm sure it's due to the excessive weight in the front. Not even my boobs. My stomach too. Also, my hips are very big (10" larger than my waist) and I can feel the strain on them but have never gone to a doctor about it. I know what they are gonna say, "LOSE SOME WEIGHT" Yeah, DUH! LOL Sorry...I talk a lot too. LOL I guess I have to be a hypochondriac more. I am gathering as much information as I can. I wish I knew more doctors that were for the surgery. I just haven't gone to the doctor except for my yearly feel me up from the gyno. If this doctor doesn't accept me, I will head to Rush. I need this surgery. I want to stop this BEFORE I get sick. I have also been told that I most likely have PCOS which is contributing to my inability to lose weight. Once I can get a definate on that, I am sure it will help. Thanks! Melissa

I am 40 and have never had any health problems until the last 3 years. Both my Parents have had Heartattacks at a very young age. My Father is now on a Heart transplant list at RUSH and he is only 60 years young. and now for myself I have developed High blood pressure,Asthma,Acid reflux and ? sleep apnea. I did take a diet pill that realy works and I am considering on taking it again if I dont get to have the WLS. Have you tried anything like that? I took it and droped about 70lbs in a short time. It's called PHENTERMINE and it is DR. supervised. If you want the Dr.s name let me know. Melissa Dr.Madura at Rush is very nice and when you see him it like seeing an old friend he is very kind and honest. OH and he lives in OAK PARK. How about that! He dosent seem to want any documents stating what diets you have tried. He will tell you I will give you a tool and now its your turn to take care of yourself and use your tool the best you can. I hope I am making sence. Well you take care and I do feel for you hun. I will send any Information I can your way to help you OK. GOD SPEED. CHER