got my approval!

Hi everybody, I have my insurance approval, finally. I am going to meet with Dr. Li on July 19th (sooner if I can get in on a cancellation!). I hope to have the surgery asap after my meeting with her. I am suffering from meralgia paresthetica, an inflamed thigh nerve caused by overweight. The pain is unbearable and I know that weight loss is the only cure for it. I am eager to get the surgery for that reason and many others. Some days the pain brings me to tears but I know, at last, that relief is around the corner. I have been reading the board daily and am finding that it is a huge encouragement to me. Thanks to all for sharing your strength and hope withme. I need it. Julie

Julie - Yay! Doing the happy dance for you! I, too, had nerve problems in my thigh, it would tingle, burn and go numb if I stood or walked too long. My doc at the time said that I could probably relieve some of it by losing 15-20 pounds. I went on WW and lost 55 pounds, and guess what? IT DIDN'T GO AWAY! They ruled out MP, but I have to say that I got no relief until after WLS. No more pain! It's a wonderful thing! Here's hoping that it will help you too! Good luc****ep us updated - we're here for you!!!! Take care, Teresa lap rny 8/2/05 - 370/236/170

Hi Teresa, Your response brought tears to my eyes. It feels good not to be so alone with the pain I have. Can you share a little more about how you dealt with it? What's MP? Do you know why the surgery helped and the 55 lbs lost didn't? I am SO wanting to know. Thanks! Julie

Congrats Julie, I meet with Dr. Li tomorrow. I hope you and myself get a surgery date soon. I am so excited. I will keep you in mind.

Hi, Please let us know how the meeting went. I am excited for both of us! Julie

Hi Julie Best wishes as your WLS journey continues! Hugs, Mo

Julie, congrats on the approval. Hope you get a date real soon. Keep us updated. TraciL

Congrats Julie. You're close to a new life that will eventually be met with less pain. -Daniel

CONGRATS JULIE--- i HAD LAP BAND SURGERY WITH DR LI ON 6-16-06- i FIRST MET WITH HER ON MAY 24, 2006-- THATS ONLY 3 WEEKS ( I WAS SELF PAY AND DIDNT HAVE TO WAIT ON INSURANCE APPROVAL) SHE ORIGINALLY GAVE ME A DATE OF JULY 11, 2006, BUT THERE WAS A CANCELLATION AND I WAS ON THE TABLE ALMOST A WHOLE MONTHE EARLIER!! i HAVE LOST 14 POUNDS IN 3 WEEKS!! i FEEL WONDERFUL-- NO COMPLICATIONS!! DR LI TOOK CARE AND PRECAUTION WITH EVERYTHING!!! SHE IS WONDRFUL AND GOOD LUCK TO YOU IN YOUR JOURNEY-- KEEP IN TOUCH-- tINA

Hi Tina, I was so encouraged by your reply! The time factor for me is crucial so I am hoping for a cancellation too. Sounds like you are doing wonderfully. I am starting to get psyched! I was very impressed with Dr. Li at Sinai's seminar. She was smart, funny, compassionate. I am looking forward to working with her. Thanks, Julie