Frustrated and Depressed

I've got a lot of things going on right now in my life and it seems like everything is in slow motion. I have medicaid kenpac and I succeeded in getting my pcp changed. Now I have a complete physical scheduled for Feb.16 and I haven't had a physical in almost 10 yrs. I'm teetering on the edge of losing the only insurance I have, because I'm trying to start my own business. I have college degrees, but they don't get you anywhere when you are 300 pounds. I guess I just fear that I will lose my coverage before I'm able to get surgery. This makes me very sad and is compounded by the fact that I suffer from depression anyway. I just want to get my referral letter, see Dr. Shina, get my surgery approval, surgery date and ultimately have my life saving surgery. If anyone has any words of encouragement, feel free to email me. I really need some encouragement.

Oh Sweetie!! Sounds like alot going on that's for sure!!! What type of business are you planning to open up?? That may help with your depression if, it is something you really want to do. And on the other hand it can be stressful too. I have a friend who weights over 300 lbs and works for Humana. She is very successful. Weight should not be an issue. Dr Shina did my surgery and I LOVE him!!! MAny people think he is somewhat harsh. I look at it as he is just very straight forward and to the point. He is a wonderful surgeon! Once I thought the surgery was right for me, I prayed for the Lord to handle it. I lifted the surgery, insurance co, and surgeon up in pray and asked if it is His will that He take care of it. You have to let the stress go. It does not happen overnight. Somepeople are approved right away and some can take quite a while. But, the thing is not to give up!!! Hang in there. E-mail me if you like. Blessings Tonya

Teia, I'm not a very good person to be telling someone to be patient, as I struggle with it myself, but the best thing you can do is just try your best to be patient. I know it's hard. I too, have Medicaid and it took me a while to get approved. I first started thinking about this surgery three years ago, but didn't act upon it til April of 2004. My surgery is scheduled for Feb. 25. In the meantime, I researched the surgery, I took college classes and got my degree, I stayed busy with the family, and I prayed. If there is any way you can hold off and not lose your insurance I would reccommend that, as the surgery seems very important to you and your health. Good luck, Sheila

Depression Sucks! no other way around it! For me it's a way of setting myself up and then I fail then it's the depression... to much... blah.. blah... I work for a insurance company and it's just a pain to see that what we have to go through for approval! Medicaid should not have a problem. Call them... everyday if you have to! Get your surgery! Is that what you want? I know you have you business, but can you do your business and this surgery. Don't set yourself up, Call medicaid, Like I said I work on the insurance side, email me maybe I can help someway! I will be glad to if possible! Don't let that depression get you! I am waiting on the surgery myself I have put myself and my family through my turmoil with my weight for 5 years now trying to decide whether or not to have it, getting promotions at work, not the best time... and in the mean time I am killing myself slowly, I weigh 370 lbs and I do good to go to work daily I was even told by a MD to stop working that I could get disibility! OMG!! NO not yet I am just 35, I have been married 12 years and my poor husband and my 9 yr old daughter, just think what I am doing to them, I don't relize it until I am writing things down. Anyway I also suffer from Major Depressive Disorder among other disorders and as long as there i You can't let it beat you... You are worth it and you deserve it! Also, Feb 16th that's not that far... have you had the visit with a surgeon yet? Well in the mean time I pray that you get what you need and that the good lord watch over us all! Thank you for your problem it has helped me! Becky