My Dreams the other night

Very strange. My dream was 2 fold. In the first half, my insurance denied my surgery because I didn't lose any weight on my 6 month Dr. supervised diet. They said that I didn't show any committment to changing my diet and therefore could not have the surgery. In the second half, the insurance denied me because I lost 10 lbs. on my 6 month Dr. supervised diet and they said that if I could lose 10 lbs. without surgery, I didn't need the surgery. I could do it on my own. I'll be reaching my 1/2 way mark on my diet with the Dr. (down a coupld of lbs., up a couple of lbs.) and decided to start the Psych process at the 3rd or 4th month. I guess it was on my mind. Weird, huh? Rachelle

Rachelle, I know the feeling, I had the 6 month weight loss thing to go through and I was worried about both things as well. I lost about 7-10 lbs in the 6 months and all was fine. I think they just do this so others will give up and not go through with the surgery!!! Hang in there hun and it will work for you. It's all a big game! Debra P

Thanks Debra. I keep going up and down and I guess it's worrying me more than I realized. At least the Dr. is documenting everything. Rachelle

Rachelle, I would not worry about the insurance denying you because you lost too much... LOL With my surgeon, it was a requirement to lose 10% of your body weight before they will operate on you. It all has to do with your documented first weight and your co-morbidities. Don't sweat it sweetie! Hugs... Lori

Thanks Lori. You're a doll. Rachelle

Hi Rachelle, My mom's a psychotherapist and is amazingly talented at dream interpretation. She has always said that all aspects of dreams represent different aspect of ourselves. What are you battling with around control/success/validation? This is what I hear from your dream. Whatever it is, be kind to yourself. You have been through so much. All of these moments along the path to better health are opportunities to learn about how we react and act towards ourselves and in life in general. A kind teacher is a more successful teacher, so whenever I'm struggling with how to wrap my mind around something, I try to remind myself to include kindness in my interpretation. Hugs to you. Thanks for sharing your dreams with us!! Amy

Thanks hun. You gave me lots to think about. Rachelle