Feeling depressed

Hi everyone, As I am trying to complete my six month weigh in, which ends in October, I am feeling really anxious and depressed. I feel like I will never get this surgery. I am trying to feel upbeat about the whole exsperiance but I have heard so many negitave things about my insurance company and the quick denials they pass out. The nurse in Dr Burrowes office has told me that she has not gotton one approval from BC/BS of Alabama. Not only that the doctor I initially started working with, Dr. Hendersons office in Brunswick has been stalling on sending my medical records. Right now I just feel so sick about all this. Last november I fell and tore my acl and had surgery to repair it in Febuary and that whole exsperiance caused me to gain 70pounds. Now I am up to 291 and I cant stand it. I have to have this surgery. I just need you guys to help me get thruough this please! Lynne

Hey Lynne, I do understand. I had a total knee replacement in November and the lack of exercise has packed on the weight. I am still waiting too. We will just have to wait and pray together. Lynne

I know this sounds crazy but the knee injury in a way was almost a blessing because I was just under the bmi needed to get the surgery now i above it. So im just gonna try and look at this thing half full instead of half empty. Hey do u wanna be pen pals in this thing i need someone to ride with on this lynne

Sounds great to me (at least you spell your name right) lol lol write anytime!!! [email protected] Your in my prayers. Lynne

Lynne, I think you are perfectly normal in how you feel. I am finding the whole WLS experience to be a real roller coaster emotionally. One day I think everything will work out fine, and the next I am sure it will never happen. Each of us is so burdened by weight that this is a decision that cuts right to the heart. It is hard to want something so badly and to feel that once again someone else is controlling our lives -- and not necessarily in a benevolent way either! For me, reading the posts gives me hope because all these other people have gone through what I am and they are becoming the people they always knew they were. Posting helps me fell like part of the a very successful group. I find that the more honest and open I am on the boards, the more support I get and the less frantic/depressed I am. Keep trudging along. I think we're both going to make it. Cris