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Hi everyone.. Today I'm so depressed. Just one of them days. I seem to go up and down alot I guess. I called the surgery office today. They are gonna review my case and let me know something next week if they can help me. I am very scared that they are gonna reject me. I don't want to get too hopeful just in case I don't get approved. I don't see why I wouldn't be approved really. My BMI is pretty high. I just don't wanna get my hopes up I guess. And I made an appt. with my PCP just to let her know that I'm considering the surgery. I'm also scared that she will think it's a bad idea and discourage me from doing it. I probably worry too much. I'm just scared. I think this surgery has hope for me. The emotions are just all over the place I guess. debby

I know what you mean. This has been quite a journey for me too, and very depressing at times. I don't know what insurance you have, but mine has really worked well with me. And my PCP was all for it too, she saw me diet and fail many times...and I also have health issues. So she really went to bat for me. Don't worry so much, put your faith in God, and let things happen. I prayed a whole lot, and things are just kinda falling into place. Good luck to you.

hi , Thank you for the encouragement. I also believe in God and I do pray alot. I need to have faith that He is taking care of things. I'm in His hands. I haven't had my PCP very long so she hasn't seen me lose then gain it all back. I do have health problems because of being so overweight. She will probably think the surgery is a good idea. I have medicaid and medicare for insurance and the surgery center in Utica does take my insurance. I hope it goes smooth. take care, debby

Hey Debby, Sorry to hear that you're having a down day. We all have days like that ... even post op. Keep on doing what you're doing and things will naturally fall into place. Good luck & keep us posted, Hugs*Kisses, Mary

Hi Mary, Thank you. I'm sure it will all work out. I just need to quit worrying. The waiting is the worst. Thanx for the encouragement. Have a good night. take care, debby

Dear Debby, I know what you mean -- I think I was depressed today today -- I stayed in bed all day and just didn't want to deal with anything. Tomorrow will be a better day. We just have to take it one day at a time and like you said -- put our faith in God that He is handling everything for us. Hope you have a better day tomorrow. Keep us posted. Love Debbie

hi Debbie, Yea, I have had days where I stay in bed all day because I'm depressed. So I can relate. I'm sorry you were depressed today too. I believe that God is in control. I need to stop worrying. I'm just anxious to get the process started, ya know. Take care, debby

Hi Debby Sorry to hear you are having some down days....I do know what you are going through....I was denied and denied and then denied again....but you can not give up....I use to cry every night cause I thought I would be trapped in my skin forever and no one was gonna change that and I would never have this surgery....but I had alot of support here on the board that keep telling me to not give up....and with that help I continued even thou I was depressed and crying and just hated what I saw in the mirror.....but we are here for you and you will get through this just as I did....and you will be on the losing side.....everything in it's right time.....just never give up.... Keep us posted and hope you start to feel the we have for you and the support you will get from us....{{{{{hugs}}}}}} you have a great week-end Christine 346/231/?

Hi Debby! I hope today you are feeling better. {{{HUGS}}} The process of trying to be approved for WLS can be very stressful. It's normal to have emotional ups and downs. So it's good that you reached out for support - which, btw, is a good sign! You don't say if you have a history of depression (like me), but you may be having some problems with it. See if you can get some medical help for it. Whether by getting emotional support or physical support (e.g.: an anti-depressant), you need to address the problem. By doing so you will increase your chance of getting the WLS approved and of success afterwards. Good luck! ~~Ilene Rachel Lap RNY 06/22/04 296.5/165.0/140-130

hi Ilene I am doing better today, thanks. ((hugs)) I do have a history of depression and other psychiatric problems and I am in treatment for them. I am pretty stable on the meds but sometimes the depression weighs heavy on me. I'm in counseling also and dealing with alot in that. So do you think that by me being in treatment then my chances are increased that I will be approved for WLS? I am kinda scared that the surgery center will see my history and reject me as a candidate. Take care, debby