I guess I will tell my biggest mountain now....

I have not been able to talk about this at all......It has been overwhelmingly disappointing. I have been trying to pull myself back up....Cowboy helped talk me into doing that....It is still very tough. Brandy called to tell me that my Cardiologist says he won't release me until I have been on my plavix for a year after my stent....That would be Jan. I have cried for days now...and have had trouble even reading the posts. I was so excited and BAM! He told me if I would pass my stress test and have the sleep study...He'd ok it....now this.  I will know about my new insurance this week and if they will put restrictions on some of my health conditions...I have to wait to see if they will approve the stress test and the cpap. If not those are out of empty pockets. I have talked to my Reg. Dr. and she is going to talk to my cardiologist to see if there is anything we can do. I need to keep the reduced rate somehow. I have the money but can't buy a sleeve!!  That sucks!!!  I know its all for my own safety, but it is heart breaking....I have thought about going south of the border to get it.....but I am not sure about follow ups.  I am so deeply dissapointed. I have lost 7lbs and worked my butt off to get that off...I will not go backwards with this loss....but I guess now I have until Dec. to get it off.  My preop appointments are all for the 17th now, and I suppose I will just cancel those and let someone use those spots that is ready for now.  I will do mine closer to when I can do it.....It's all so hard to have to do....yet, I have been heavy for years so...what difference does a few months make. I'm praying my Dr. will be able plead my case with the Cardio Dr.  Maybe if I can do it in December...it will still be at the old price....Oh well...I'm working on my attitude about it....I didn't write this as an invite to a pity party....I guess just to help me pray for a miracle! It looks like I may need one if I want this any sooner....Part of me is glad the Dr's are cautious, but ohhhhh the other part!!! I want it now!!  Most people can have the surgery and money is the issue.....I have nearly all the money but can't have the surgery!! How mixed up is that??? You don't need to write back....I'm just explaining why I'm not responding to much lately.....I still have not called my Dr about the chest pains....I am just taking my plavix and aspren....I guess I am afraid that will be another issue.....No lectures...I know I'm stupid! I will go soon.....They are giving my daughter stuff to keep the baby in a little longer and so far so good. I am rotating out keeping the grandkids with my other daugher....WOW! I lead an interesting life!!! When I read it, it sounds like a freaking soap opera!!!!! Later.....Sherry

Sherry - I'm a big believer that things happen for a reason.  We just don't usually understand the reason until later if ever.  I'm so sorry this has all happened to you.  I remember feeling just like you.  Once I made up my mind that I wanted the surgery, I wanted it as soon as possible!  I was ready to jump up on the kitchen table with a butter knife!  Look at it this way, January is only 5-1/2 months away.  That's way less than a year.  And we all always say that "Christmas will be here before you know it"!  You can still be excited.  You will still have the surgery.  It will just be on a different time table than you wanted.  Think of all the information you will gather from all of us in that amount of time.  Besides, what good does it do to have a beautiful, skinny body if your heart isn't healthy?  That is the foundation to everything else so let's get that all lined out and pumping well before we rearrange your tummy! I know none of this helps right now.  But please know that all of us are here for you while you wait and also on the first day of January when you join us on the Loser's Bench.  Promise we won't give your seat away! Hugs!  Kim

I just sent you a PM. ((Hugs))

((((((HUGS))))))) for you, Sherry. I will definitely be keeping you in my prayers. Try to distance yourself just a bit ... if it were someone you love, what would you want them to do first? What order of priority would you want them to do to get taken care of physically? Please care for yourself enough to do those things. And, I'm praying for miracles for you in every detail. Take a deep breath and work through these steps for your ultimate health. You are more than worth all of these hurdles. The timing will work out, but don't jeopardize your health and safety now. ((((Sherry))))

I am so sorry for your big hurdle!  I will be praying for you and your miracle but as you said in the big scheme of things December is not far away.  I was told that if you started all of this when the price was at $9,995 then they would honor that.  You might want to check with Brandy or the surgeon on that one but I'm sure that what I was told earlier.  Hang in their girlfriend!

As usual, the people here have wonderful words of wisdom. I know you are more than ready and willing to take this step to being healthy but than might include waiting just a bit to take care of your heart first. Just keep in mind I will be praying for you. ((((BIG HUG))) Cheryl

Sherry, if you had not started this process you might not have been aware of the other other problems-do you realize this surgery may already be saving your life?

Maybe Weight Wise will work with you and allow you to lock in the old price since you have done so much to get this far.  It is worth asking about.  Hopefully your PCP can get youtr cardiologist to work with you also.  Hang in there.  You WILL get this surgery it will just be on a different schdule than you wanted. Denise

You do not sound like a soap opera, Sherry...  You sound disappointed and that is perfectly natural and fine.  I will not take you out of my thoughts and prayers that something can be done for you!

Sherry I don't even know what to say.  My heart breaks for you.  I know you are devestated.  I ditto the other comments made about things happening for a reason and that in the whole scheme of things your surgery will still just be right around the corner.  But girl, I was heart broken when I had to push my out a month so I can't imagine how you feel.  I'm so sorry.  You are a caring and amazing woman and I know you will somehow pick yourself up and keep walking on this journey losing weight until your big day.  -Amy