Yay me!

Good Friday morning to you all. I don't post too often...(but I read daily)... 'cuz right now I am in the process of losing 30 lbs before my doctor will schedule my psych eval, which is the last step before they submit my stuff to insurance company for approval. It had been a long, trying 2 months but I am down 23 lbs. (We all know how hard that is to do on our own!) I went in Tuesday and got weighed in. I have another 7 lbs to go and was feeling a little discouraged at the thought of having to fight another month or so to get that off before I can continue. *sigh* Well, yesterday Meredith called from doctor's office and said that she talked to my doctor about the progress I have made and they both feel that I am doing well and obviously committed to making this change for my life. As long as I promise to continue losing he will go ahead and schedule me for psych eval - which takes a few weeks before you can even get an appointment, then another 2 or so before doctor gets report - and get the ball rolling again. Thank you, Dr. Harris, for having faith in me when sometimes I didn't have any in myself. Thank you, OH friends out there, whose own amazing stories and progress has kept me focused on why I am fighting so hard to do this in the first place. I appreciate every one of you.  Can you feel the love? Mare

Mare - That's wonderful for you. Congratulations on the weight loss! Things work out when we need them the most! Keep you chin up, your doing GREAT!

Congratulations Mare!  You have put in a lot of hard work, I'm glad they appreciate that.  Good luck with the rest of the process!  Please keep us informed of your progress. Take care. Ellen

You go, Girl! Way to show you are serious. Keep that chin up... you are already overcoming the hard part. Good luck with the psych eval!  Best Wishes, Shawana

Congratulations!!! :clap:

You sound like you are doing those things you need to do to take care of yourself. I'm so glad to hear that your Dr's office is recognizing the work you are putting in and facilitating your progress towards your surgery and ultimately a life-changing experience.

Keep up the good work.

All the best,

Barb

That's fantastic!!!  Glad things are falling into place for you! Hugs, Donna