I feel like giving up

Hi everyone I haven't been on here in awhile because I have felt like giving up and when I got on here I had mixed feelings of being happy for everyone but also feeling jealous and upset that I am still waiting but I finally realized that I have to keep going because I don't want to be in a wheelchair or worse and that's right where I'm headed my knees are making a grinding sound(like bone on bone)they can't hold my weight.I've done all the tests and the psych finally aproved the surgery I'm just waiting for him to send it to Hurley it's in god's hands now.if I should have the surgery then it will happen.and feeling jealous will only make me a bitter person and thats not me.The waiting game is just hard to deal with,but I wont give up!! **sunflower**

Don't give up now, Carla. You're almost there. They'll give you a date; and before you know it, your day will be here. Dr. Wagner assisted Dr. Farhan with my surgery. He's great. Let us know when you get your date. Dora

Allow me to provide you with words that might be encouraging. I started researching RNY Gastric Bypass 10 years ago. In 1995. I tried time and time again to have it done, but something was never right. Either I couldn't get approved, I didn't have time off, or work. However, due to a miracle of hope, faith and trusting in the fact that "this is what I wanted so I could live longer and be healthier"...it happened on July 19, 2005 and I have come a long way since May 2003 weighing 310 lbs and now at 164. So the wait may seem hard but I believe it's the anticipation that makes it worthwhile in the end and have strong faith and do not give up no matter how long it takes. For all good things come to those who wait :wave: Stacey W 310/164/July 19, 2005

Hey Sunflower, just know you are not alone. Im still awaiting approval myself. Any day now I should be hearing from HAP letting me know if they are overturning their initial denial. If they don't overturn it, I will be disappointed, but I won't give up. I'll keep pluggin away at it until I win. I just wanted you to know I can relate and you're not the only one dealing with the waiting game. Hugs! Colleen J

If you give up you are letting obesity win, and it should be you!! Believe me, there are many people here on this board that are in the same situation that you are - that it will never happen! However, venting your frustration IS GOOD and getting it out will help you in the long run. It seems that some people that just breeze thru the process with no problem. This process will make you a stronger woman. Keep your chin up kid - and there will be a seat waiting for you on the Loser's Bench!!

Dont give up sunflower!!! I read a quote today in a magazine, it read "The more you believe in luck the less you believe in yourself" I liked that. Not sure its relevant here, but you seem like you need a lift in spirits! Have a great day, Kathryn