New to the board--Nice to meet you all!
Hello all--
Thought I would introduce myself and see if anyone has any words of wisdom or advice! :)
My name is Amanda and I am 26 years old. I have been overweight for as long as I can remember--and I mean a long time. I remember being the biggest girl in kindergarden and it's been downhill since then. I was looking into surgery last year around April, but then after I had my consultation set I found out I was pregnant! I had very mixed feelings. At first I was upset. I had just made the decision to try to get WLS and now I can't.
However, in February, I gave birth to our first little girl--and she's absolutely wonderful. I'm so glad we have her! and another exciting thing is that I can now move on with WLS!
I live in Fargo and I have been seeing the dietician since last June. I have my appointment with Dr. Hauge, the pshychologist (or psychiatrist, not sure) on Thursday and then I go to Park Rapids to see Dr. Smith and Sandy Jones on May 11th. I'm SO EXCITED!
I have BCBS ND and am really hoping that I will get approved for insurance, but I'm not sure it will happen......I am about 5' 6.5" and 245 pounds (about 38-39 BMI). I have been on medication for hypertension for a few years.
Any adivce/opinions are more than welcome and I look forard to joining into this journey for a new life with all of you!
Thought I would introduce myself and see if anyone has any words of wisdom or advice! :)
My name is Amanda and I am 26 years old. I have been overweight for as long as I can remember--and I mean a long time. I remember being the biggest girl in kindergarden and it's been downhill since then. I was looking into surgery last year around April, but then after I had my consultation set I found out I was pregnant! I had very mixed feelings. At first I was upset. I had just made the decision to try to get WLS and now I can't.
However, in February, I gave birth to our first little girl--and she's absolutely wonderful. I'm so glad we have her! and another exciting thing is that I can now move on with WLS!
I live in Fargo and I have been seeing the dietician since last June. I have my appointment with Dr. Hauge, the pshychologist (or psychiatrist, not sure) on Thursday and then I go to Park Rapids to see Dr. Smith and Sandy Jones on May 11th. I'm SO EXCITED!
I have BCBS ND and am really hoping that I will get approved for insurance, but I'm not sure it will happen......I am about 5' 6.5" and 245 pounds (about 38-39 BMI). I have been on medication for hypertension for a few years.
Any adivce/opinions are more than welcome and I look forard to joining into this journey for a new life with all of you!
Welcome Amandan....May 11th is just around the corner. I hope you get approved by your health carrier too. I am 66 yrs. old, had lap RNY Nov. 19, 2008 in Bismarck. I am 5'7" tall, before surgery I weighed 270 pounds and have lost 86 pounds and have 23 ore to lose to reach Dr. Bruderer's goal. I feel great, feel 20 years younger and was told by Dr. B's Physician asst that I LOOK 20 years younger. That was a WOW moment for me. I shop in the "normal" sizes now and cute young looking clothes and life is GREAT!! I would have this surgery again in a heartbeat. In 5 1/2 mths I have had no problems regarding the surgery except I am having gallbladder surgery in Bismarck next Tuesday by Dr. B. I have to travel from Williston but it is worth every mile. LOL They told me I could have had these stones way before the surgery. In January I was hospitalized here for kidney stones.....something I have been bothered with for years. So with Kidney stones and now Gall stones.....my mother should have named me "Rocky" instead of Sandy!!
Good luck to you and please keep posting and letting us know how you are doing.
Sandy
Good luck to you and please keep posting and letting us know how you are doing.
Sandy
Thanks so much for your response, Sandy!
Congrats on all your weight loss! How exciting for you! That is AMAZING that you look AND feel 20 years younger! I can't wait to shop in the normal sizes and have stylish clothes that will fit!
I had my gallbladder removed a few years ago because of gallstones--I hope your surgery goes well, which I'm sure it will! I've read lots of great things about Dr. B so I have no doubt you are in great hands!
Again--thanks for your reply, and I wish you lots of luck with the new you! :)
Amanda
Congrats on all your weight loss! How exciting for you! That is AMAZING that you look AND feel 20 years younger! I can't wait to shop in the normal sizes and have stylish clothes that will fit!
I had my gallbladder removed a few years ago because of gallstones--I hope your surgery goes well, which I'm sure it will! I've read lots of great things about Dr. B so I have no doubt you are in great hands!
Again--thanks for your reply, and I wish you lots of luck with the new you! :)
Amanda
Welcome Amanda,
Wishing you the best as you await the approval parts. Once you get the ball rolling it seems to go fast. I have BCBS of ND and had no problems getting approved. I was at 252 at 5'3, It has been a heck of a ride with a couple speed bumps tossed into mt path.
Welcome to the board, keep us posted on your progress. This board is slow but a few of us try to keep it moving.
Kelly/tink
Wishing you the best as you await the approval parts. Once you get the ball rolling it seems to go fast. I have BCBS of ND and had no problems getting approved. I was at 252 at 5'3, It has been a heck of a ride with a couple speed bumps tossed into mt path.
Welcome to the board, keep us posted on your progress. This board is slow but a few of us try to keep it moving.
Kelly/tink
Maintaining! Start weight 257,Current weight 122,Loss of 135# and 114 inches,Size 22-24W now size 4 to 0 (zero),Healthy life=Priceless
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Thank you all so much for your replies!
I had my consultation with Dr. Smith and Sandy Jones in Park Rapids yesterday! They are going to submit to insurance this week, so with any luck I will have some form of a yes or no by next Friday!!?!
I'm so excited and nervous! I can't wait to hear--I just hope they approve me and I can get things moving!
Thank you all for your thoughts and support! I'll let you know when I hear something!
Amanda
I had my consultation with Dr. Smith and Sandy Jones in Park Rapids yesterday! They are going to submit to insurance this week, so with any luck I will have some form of a yes or no by next Friday!!?!
I'm so excited and nervous! I can't wait to hear--I just hope they approve me and I can get things moving!
Thank you all for your thoughts and support! I'll let you know when I hear something!
Amanda
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