I'm gonna do it!!
So I've been on here a few weeks now...asking questions, reading old posts, getting opinions and such... and I think I'm pretty confident in my decision. I'm gonna get the DS! That much a know so far! I'm self pay, so I will be traveling to Mexico. Narrowed my search to two Doctors, thanks to all of those who have pointed me in the right direction. :) I'm a planner...so I'm looking at next summer, June-July 2014. And because of mine and my husbands work schedules it will be easier for us taking off from work during that time and it will also give me the time to save some money! The doctors have told me that it will be MUCH easier on my body if I am able to loose some weight....yeah...heard that before. BUT! Because I've also been dealing with moderate to severe back/sciatic pain these last couple weeks, I'm gonna give it what I can. SO! My goal is to loose around 65-75lbs between now and next May (and then a month to REALLY get serious about it pre-op). That should put me at a BMI around 50. I've only told my select family members, my mom, sister and my husband and both my husband and sister have been very supportive!
If you are waiting until next year, it may be interesting to investigate if it is worth getting a form of Obamacare that may save you money when they unveil all the program choices October 1st. The Obamacare insurance options go into effect Jan. 1st. Look at your options for the best deal! May be worth your time!
