Overweight Mother of 10

Hi, my name is Angie, I am a 37 year old mother of 10. I am at 340lbs now and have been wanting this surgery for years. I had orignally tried to get it when i had BC/BS, and was denied. Now I have Preferred Health Care Kansas Building Trades. And am hoping they dont give me the same run around. I have to take heart meds now because my heart beats to fast and to hard (due to my weight) which in turn causes PVC's. I get what feels like charlie horse cramps in my abdobmen due to the excess weight and i want to see my children grow up. I am setting out on this venture and I WILL succeed this time. I am not giving up. I just called the Dr.s office of Dr. Bernstein and we shall see what happens from there. I hope to be able to come back often and meet new friends. Something I really need right now. And if anyone has any advice on anything i would need to do even before seeing the dr. please let me know. THANK YOU SO MUCH

Best of luck to you in your quest. I know that the whole insurance thing is a big pain. One of the reasons that I changed jobs a year ago was because the insurance at my old job did not allow WLS. I am now 9 wks post op and feel very lucky to have been able to make this positive change in my life. Keep up the battle and once again Good Luck!! Pam

Greetings to you and Welcome on this journey.. I too have Dr. Berntsen as my surgeon and she is totally awesome.. You are in good hands.. just want you to know that you can ask anything you want and will get answers... Just take one day at a time and know things will work out great.. This surgery has its ups and downs but the end results are so terrific.. Wishing you well and come visit anytime.. Hugs, Fran

All insurance companys give you the run around, it is just part of the journey! Good luck, you are making a good decision. Joan