Why do you need to meet with a social worker??  I found that if my bariatric surgeon wanted tests he would order them.  There are a lot of unnecessary tests out there.  I have insurance, but I still have a co-pay and I have to pay 10% of all tests.   I thought I saw your BMI was 50 is that right?...do you have any co-mobidities?   It is beautiful today...we are on the water so it is VERY windy here.  As much as I need to get out and run there is a lot of cleaning on the inside I am trying to get done today.  I will get in a good run tomorrow.

Ouch, that stinks.  Behave yourself till you see him on Thursday!

Tami

Hi Kimberly,

What a beautiful Sunday so far!  I did attend my first informational meeting on 4/20 and decided to see the social worker that was on their list because MMC social worker would of taken months, I met with her on May 5th and passed.  The thing that I was having a hard time with was getting a simple referral from my doctor.  There was a mix up in his office and they we having me speak to the wrong person 9she has limited english) and she always had no idea why I needed a referral but finally after 3 weeks, have it straightend out.  My doctor was the one that mentioned that I would be a good candidate for some type of wls because I have no other conditions-yet.  He knows my history of struggling and losing all my life.

I went for a barium swallow which my PCP thought doctor Cobeans office would want and that was this past Friday.  I guess my PCP was also working on my referral and labs were faxed over this past week, so I am hoping that I hear something within the next two weeks.  In the meantime, I plan on going to a support group.

Here is my email: [email protected], if you would want to send me information there.  I really appreciate the time your taking with me.

Have a great day and tomorrow is going to be even nicer!


Terry

absolutely. I think that was my little second guessing attack, but it really made me look at the bigger picture. Reality is, if I could keep it off by myself, I wouldnt be here. I think that the things I have learned this year will help me keep the weight off AFTER my surgery, but I definitely think the surgery is the tool my body needs. I think the surgery is the motor for my body, and my new found understanding is the motor for my brain, and I need both. Im ready.

Have you come to terms with a decision yet? You will decide what's best for you at this point in time. That's all any of us can do.