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I am Laura from Southeast Ohio. I began this journey to get medicaid approval for the wls over 2 1/2 years ago. I had 2 denials and finally after a hearing I was approved. Then my referring Dr lost my approval letter and it took me 5 months to get another one in my hand. It seems like the entire process is so long and drawn out. At times I felt like they were just waiting for me to die, so they didnt have to pay for my surgery. I have cardiomyopathy, Cardiomegally, Sleep Apnea, Edema, Hypertension, Osteoarthritis, Plantar Faciatis, Enlarged Liver. I started out with the application process 73 pounds lighter than I am this minute. I am at my all time high weight and in constant pain from the stress on my joints. I am 5"4 and 303 pounds. I feel like I have wasted half of my life being overweight and being able to do things normal sized people take for granted. But I am ready to begin the second half of my life recreating my body and living the life I have always dreamt about. Being able to go to amusement parks and ride any ride I want to . Being able to walk on a beach .. At this point I would be overjoyed to be able to walk anywhere without severe pain. I just want to get healthy and live a very long time and see my kids grow up.. I am a mom of four and a grandmother to little Christian who just turned one last weekend. I have four weeks to show weight loss with the nutritionist before my surgery. So pray for me to have the strength to do this. My very life depends on this. I have waited so long to get to this point, I dont want to mess up anything now. Thanks for listening, Laura

Hi Laura! Hang in there! I just wanted to say hi to a neighbor.....I live in Cambridge.

Hi Laura, Hang in there, the process is long most of the time and I believe most of us have felt your frustration. (even though it seems you have alot more than most). Just know you are not alone, there is a legion of people who have been where you are and care. barb