Jumping Ship

Hello everyone, I haven't been on much lately as work, family life, and dr. appointments have kept me extremely busy.  I have been looking into WLS and actually started the process at the end of August.  I haven't said anything as my insurance, Priority Health, is one of the most difficult insurances to get WLS approved.  Add to that, I decided the procedure that would work best for me would be the VSG.  PH covers the other three (including the DS), but until this last September the VSG had been specifically excluded.  They have started allowing this procedure, however, only with certain conditions and as a "last resort" if the other procedures can't be done due to certain medical conditions. Anyway, just got the call...I've been approved for VSG surgery!!!!  This means I'm technically jumping ship, but hope you guys don't mind if I stay right here and continue posting on occasion.  I've found such a great support system on this non-op board. For those concerned about me going to have WLS, I have thought long and hard about this decision, the potential complications, and what is best given my weight...including my medical history.  I've been thinking and researching this since May, not wanting to make a rash decision in a moment of pain.  Melinda

Congrats Melinda... I am sure it was a long and well thought out decision... and you have conquered the hurdle of approval.. Go for it girl... I support you and wish all the success your body and health can handle... Congrats again!! Diva

I wish you the best of luck Melinda and I hope you stick around! Brenda

dont think of it as jumping ship.... just taking a different boat!  LOL

Congratulations, Melinda!   Do you have a date yet?

Please keep us posted on your situation.  We're all happy for you.  Everybody has to do what they have to do to be happy and healthy.  We will support you in every way.  Plus it will be helpful to us to keep up with your progress and weight loss and challenges. I say Bon Voyage and Happy Trails to you! Bren

Thanks Bren,

No date yet.  I have to have a EGD before I can get my date.  Still taking my time and getting as healthy as I can before then, so I'm hoping to have it done in January.

Best of luck with your weight loss as well. 

Melinda

 

Melinda: Congratulations on your approval! Do what is best for you, and I wish you the best of luck with your surgery. Keep in touch.

-Bud

Congratulations, Melinda. I agree: you gotta do what is right for YOU. Please stick around.

I hope that you do stick around! It is great to hear from all the WLS-ers, and the real stories!

I think we all gotta do what we gotta do. Best of luck with your plans!