PLEASE say some prayers

Guys - I know some of you are starting your inquiries about plastics - and I updated on what I knew about my plastics a few days ago - but I really need your prayers that if it's meant to happen it will. I talked with the Doctor's office and to my insurer (BCBS PPO of CA) and the lady I spoke with seemed very optomistic that when they ask for only something like photos that they have enough clinical evidence that a TT is medically necessary - but it is required for them to have photographic proof that the pannus is extreme - but they are in a "consideration" stage is how she put it. (I asked if that meant it was leaning more towards an approval than a denial and she said usually it does - but she doesn't make the final decisions on that.) She did tell me that once they do recieve the photos they will make a decision within 3 - 5 business days. I could feasably have the decision by the end of the month or VERY early next month. Everything in my life is in God's hands. I feel like He's brought me this far and if it's meant to happen He'll bring me through it as well. Pray for His grace and for me to accept no matter what that His will be done. Thanks for letting me ramble. I'm nervous and excited all at the same time. I seriously think that once I get the stomach skin removed I will feel like I've really accomplished the full weight loss expirence. I know I am GRATEFUL for having had this surgery and the life-saving aspects that it has given me - but the skin removal (I'm hoping) will make me feel more "normal". I shouldn't feel like that is something that will make me feel normal - but the large amount of skin I have certainly does not make me look or feel anything resembling normal. I love you guys!!! Your support that you have shown is the GREATEST! Dee Dee

I will pray for you. I hope you get approved. I think you soooo deserve this. You have worked so hard with your weight loss and exercise. I have watched your posts and have been so amazed that you have accomplished so much. Even becoming certified to teach group fitness. That takes alot of dedication. I am hoping to soon start taking some of the step aerobics classes at the gym I belong to. Anyway you are an inspiration and I will pray for your approval. Susan

THANK YOU so much. I'm just finding out that this whole process is going to have to be pushed even faster to happen.....my company is changing insurance as of January 1 so if I get approved I'll have to have the TT done NEXT MONTH!!! I hope you enjoy working out.....it's made such a HUGE impact on my life that I can't even begin to express the benefits! Much Dee Dee

I hope that you will get what you want done, even though you are already perfect looking!! I can't wait for a TT! I'm going to find a way to get that done with or without insurance, and hopefully a breast lift as well. GOOD LUCK!!

Oh GOD LUV YA!!! I wish I were perfect looking. I know that when/if I get this done I will feel much better about how I look. I don't think it's "bad looking" just not normal to have so much skin hanging off...... All I know is if this is God's will for this to happen it will....and if not now then when the time is right! Much Dee Dee

Dee Dee.... You have the RIGHT attitude.....and you are definitely in my prayers...it is all about God's will and timing..... Take care, Ann

Thank you Ann....I know everything in my life is in God's hands. Thank you for the prayers....it means a lot to have the support of my OH Family!!! How are things adjusting with your transition of becoming a "Georgia Gal"? Much Dee Dee

I agree with you on that about God's hands...guess I need to trust more....I am so impatient and want it my way...ugh...no wonder I get heartbroken.... Doing well....adjusting to this cold weather...lol....but I am closing on my house on the 30th and will be so happy to have a bed...I told Tami we will have an open house party at my house if you all want to come help me break it in...... Take care honey, Ann