Forum Newbie Introduction
Just figured I'd say hello, and introduce myself a little bit... etc!
I have been lurking around the OH forums for a few weeks but after the urging of some of the folks at the LJ WLS community, I finally decided to create an account and such here to help with some of my own surgery research and questions.
Anywho...!
My name is Paige, I'm 25 years old, about 5'2" and weigh roughly 367 pounds, for BMI of something like 67.
I've been thinking about surgery since I was 18; I introduced the idea of bariatric surgery to my mum (who then went on to have an RNY 6 months later), but was denied by the surgeon. Rather than begin the hunt for a new surgeon immediately, I decided to wait and think about it for a few years. 2 years later however, I lost my health insurance and I've been without it ever since.
Now that I've finally made the decision that I am *going* to have surgery (I have settled DS), I am now looking for ways to be able to afford and make it happen. I'm still lacking insurance, and because of money issues I'm unable to find an affordable one so I have begun looking into "Medical Travel" and surgery abroad, and figured I'd see if any of you had any information on the matter. ( I haven't visited it yet, but my next stop is the Mexico board here on OH :) )
I also recently contacted the company Med Journeys for more information on their packages; everything I've seen about them seems promising and encouraging, but I am still researching, and looking up other companies to boot.
Anyway, I guess that's enough of an introduction for me for now... I look forward to getting to know you guys through this (hopefully upcoming!) journey! :)
I have been lurking around the OH forums for a few weeks but after the urging of some of the folks at the LJ WLS community, I finally decided to create an account and such here to help with some of my own surgery research and questions.
Anywho...!
My name is Paige, I'm 25 years old, about 5'2" and weigh roughly 367 pounds, for BMI of something like 67.
I've been thinking about surgery since I was 18; I introduced the idea of bariatric surgery to my mum (who then went on to have an RNY 6 months later), but was denied by the surgeon. Rather than begin the hunt for a new surgeon immediately, I decided to wait and think about it for a few years. 2 years later however, I lost my health insurance and I've been without it ever since.
Now that I've finally made the decision that I am *going* to have surgery (I have settled DS), I am now looking for ways to be able to afford and make it happen. I'm still lacking insurance, and because of money issues I'm unable to find an affordable one so I have begun looking into "Medical Travel" and surgery abroad, and figured I'd see if any of you had any information on the matter. ( I haven't visited it yet, but my next stop is the Mexico board here on OH :) )
I also recently contacted the company Med Journeys for more information on their packages; everything I've seen about them seems promising and encouraging, but I am still researching, and looking up other companies to boot.
Anyway, I guess that's enough of an introduction for me for now... I look forward to getting to know you guys through this (hopefully upcoming!) journey! :)
Hi Paige,
Welcome to a great forum!!! I started out very near you (5'2" and 344#). I had RNY about 14 months ago. Sorry I can't help with the travel surgery info, but I am sure you will find some folks here who can give you some good info!!!
Keep searching, and I am sure you will find a way to get the surgery you want!!!
Good Luck
Caroline
Welcome to a great forum!!! I started out very near you (5'2" and 344#). I had RNY about 14 months ago. Sorry I can't help with the travel surgery info, but I am sure you will find some folks here who can give you some good info!!!
Keep searching, and I am sure you will find a way to get the surgery you want!!!
Good Luck
Caroline
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