Went to my information session this evening

Ok I know this may take forever to post since I am a new member but I went to my information session this evening and I spoke with one of the doctors as well as the girl that does the admission and insurance etc for the surgery and she said that I am right at the borderline and I may not qualify.  She also told me that it my insurance requires at least 6 months of a medically supervised weight loss program which I did back in 2007 into 2008 so that would speed up the process if I am approved so right now I am in limbo with everything.

When I first went to my doc and told him I wanted to have the surgery he told me to start the 1200 calorie diet and I was a good candidate.  Here is my thing if I continue with this diet or that there of I will continue to lose weight as I have lost 6 lbs since last Friday and really will not qualify for  the surgery as having a condition of high blood pressure since childhood may not be enough.

At this point I don't know what to do.  If I don't qualify I will do it without surgery and still may have the high blood pressure because it seems as if  it is just something I am going to have although I don't want that to be the case.

Hey, Meg. How u doing?

Well, since having high blood pressure may not be enough *sigh!*, that kinda sucks.  For me, I was borderline diabetic (no meds, only diet and excersise) and suffered from sleep apnea (thought I was never put on the machine). 

Sometimes, and this is purely unethical, you may have to make up co-morbidities if you are really truly dead set on having the surgery.  I"m not saying to DO this, but sometimes some ppl do. 

Hey D thanks for the reply.  I know what you are saying in the second paragraph LOL.  My boyfriend asked me if I was going to gain the weight just to have the surgery and I was like heck no I cannot put myself though that again when I feel and see myself getting close to 250 I immediately start diet and exercise again.  I just hope it all works out. 

Oh yeah and I have heard about people that do that. 

Girl all don't know what to tell you but I can say this...yo azz finer than a mofo!! 

I know I know that doesn't help but I just HAD to give you some type of input.. *smile* 

****watching Ro do her macking and taking notes for the next chapter of "CyberMackin' for Dummies" ******

LMAO D!!!  Ro Ro is FOREVER pushin up on all the fine honeys!!!!! 

I've noticed.  And they say WE'RE DOGS!! LOL.  I"m starting to rethink that with some of the straight up attacking i've seen by some women in here.  LOL 

While on my 3 month "diet" I gained 10 lbs. Check what your insurance company expects with the diet. Most do not require you to lose weight, just have on paper from a Dr, that you attempted the diet. Sure, tell your Dr. that you're eating the 1200 calories, exercising, tracking your food....all that. He/she will note that on your chart and see you again next month.

I just barely qualified for surgery when I went for my consult also. At the time of surgery I was 262 and 5'6, no co-morbidities, after I gained weight.

Thanks all it is just a waiting game right now

 I think it is unfortunate that one has to jump through so many hoops just to prove the medical field they have done the best that they can. I have done that here and i just decided that I am gonna pay out of pocket for a second chance at life. I hope that both happens that you still continue to lose weight and that you still qualify for surgery because I believe that you should still be considered and that losing weight may very well help the recovery process.