re;Meridian

Hi; My name is Stephanie and I live in Meridian. I have went to Jackson for an initial consolt. I am waiting to hear from the insurance company. I am curious if anyone else is as anxious as I am. I think about it all the time. Will they approve it and when will I have the surgery. How will I deal with all the stuff of losing alot of weight and many other things. I am at 46.6 BMI and everyone says your really not that big. You are just tall. Well I really feel that big and even bigger some days. Thanks for you support. I have found this message board really helpful. Steph. [email protected]

Hey Stephanie, I live in the Russell/Toomsuba area. Not that far from you. Welcome to the board. I am waiting on a surgery date & have been for several months. Things tend to go really slow in Jackson. Well, at least they do at the UMC. What doctor are you using ? I'm using Dr. Salameh at the UMC. He is a doll. Being excited & asking yourself all those questions is normal. I think about it all the time - what, when, where, & everything else in between. I wonder what's it gonna be like to buy clothes right off the rack. At a normal store, not at a Lane Bryant, etc. I'm soooo tired of being overweight, fat, tired & unhealthy !!! If I don't hurry up & get a surgery date... I swear that I'm gonna have to hurry up & wait some more !!! Feel free to email me anytime. Tammy

Boy I do know what you mean about buying clothes right off the rack. I don't know what I would do. To go to a regular store and not go to the plus sizes and look for the biggest thing and hope that it isn't too tight and you can wear it when you get home. I hardly ever try anything on. Just go for the biggest and hope for the best. Thanks it is great to know that I am not alone. steph

Hi live right outside meridian and i have the same questions as you plus about a million more lol. My husband calls me chicken little because he says i worry about worring about. I go to jackson Aug. 11th to Dr. Ken Clevelands office to get started so i am excitied, worried ,scared ,happy all rolled into one.What dr. will you be using?Michelle Crane

Hi Stephanie... Welcome to this site. What kind of insurance do you have? My BMI was 44 when I started and now I think its like 24.5 or something. My surgery was 9 mos ago and I have lost 112 pounds. Fluctuates from time to time but I am okay with that. Everyone always tries to make us fluffy people feel like we "arent that big".... Seems I heard that alot too and still people tell me they didnt think I was that big until they see me now. Its a huge difference. Alot of people too dont see us fat because they care and arent looking at the outside. Then there are the ones who care too much and will flat out tell you "You are a lard ass".... My mother is the one who suggested gastric bypass to me. It was an awful awful feeling hearing her talk to me about my weight. Kinda hurt that she couldnt just love me for me... but then again it got my wheels spinning. Now she tells me that she cant quit looking at me. THat makes me feel good. I am happy I did this.. Good luck to you... Chrisitne Open RNY October 2004 275/266/154/140

Welcome to the MS Board, Stephanie! We're glad to have you and of course hope you will stay and post often. There's a whole bunch of wonderful folks here that have a vast variety of knowledge and experience to share, so please don't ever feel shy to ask questions!! I can relate to those feelings you have , and I had gotten those words myself sometimes, "you're not that big" but finally my health convinced me that I am indeed "that big" and needed to do something drastic to survive. So join on in and keep us up to date on your progress, we're here for you with support any time u need us!!! Good luck on your WLS journey! ~Andie~ 334/199/173

Hi Stephanie! Welcome to the MS Board. We just love new people! I am still waiting on the phone call that tells me when my initial consult is and I do sooooooo know about feeling anxious. I just want to know a date...even if it's 3 months from now at least I'd know. Anywho's glad you've joined us! Huggles and love, Keli

Hey Stephanie, I'm Becky and I live in Carthage, I use to live in Chunky. We are always glad to have new members. So welcome aboard. You will find plenty of support and answer on here. When I first sent off the ins. it was all I could think about also. Luckily I didn't have to wait but about 3 or 4 months from the beginning of my process until surgery. I am 8 months out and have lost 104#. Good luck with everything and if I can help let me know. Becky

Hi Steph, Welcome to the board. Elesha

Hey Stephanie! Welcome to the family! I live at Conehatta about 35 miles west of Meridian, but am soon moving to Brandon. I had surgery at Keesler. I hope that you'lll come back and post often! Keep us updated on your progress! Smoochies ARlies