Hi there,

I too am looking for support and would support in the same way.  I have been wanting surgery since 2005.  I have been through you-know-what trying to get approve.  I am on medicaid and lately have two post on the message board just trying to get my story out there for those who have a hard time with medicaid as well.  I don't want to see people give up on their dreams.

Support is so needed.  I would love to have more friends as well and be there to in return for those too.  Friend request welcome here too.

Debbie

Ya, I know we were on each others friends list as well.  I believe I have lost some and I never have deleted any.  Don't know why either.

Sorry to hear about your parents.  I believe they watch over us and know.  At least your mom was here to see and you two were able to share your sucess together.

Thanks for your support.  Everyone needs support.  I love that about OH.  I sent you a friend request.  Take care and stay in touch.  I will do the same.  Email anytime too from my profile.  Good night Kathy.

Hugs,

Deb 

I just made a comment on one of your pictures a few minutes ago...LOL!  I believe you are still on my friend list.  I will have remember to look.  Funny, because I didn't see that I was on yours, but I thought you were on mine.  You would think we would be on both.  But like I said, I will have to look on mine.

Yes, I am still trying to get surgery.  You can view my whole long story about it on my profile.  It has been a very long process for me but progress is finally being made. 

I have lost 63 lbs on my own.  Trying to show the state, doctors, etc. that I can do this.  I have yo-yo-ed a bit here and there but for the most part have done farely well.  I have had to show that I can make a change to be able to handle changes that need to be made with the surgery.  I can do this.  I want this.  I need this.  I don't want the diabetes that runs in my family.  It has made it harder for me since I don't have it to get the approval I need for the first stage with having medicaid.  I had to appeal their denial.  I have a advocate helping me now.  I have also had to take so much in my own hands to get this process going in the right direction.  It has been very difficult.  Ya know, my poor Grandpa had always wanted to see me get this weight off.  He was hoping to live to see that day.  It is too bad that insurance companies have to make it so difficult for people.  I have seen in the past on here people dying as they have waited to be approved for surgery.  It shouldn't have to be like that.  I wish I was smart enough and had the power to change that.  It is just wrong.  I pray that it can be better someday.

I have recently done two post on here trying to put my story with medicaid on here to try and help support others and maybe help them with what I have been through.  I hope it helps.  It is hard to do this and not know what or how.  

Debbie 

Just wondering if there is anyone that might want to make a friend and help me walk through this?Maybe like a mentor. Or someone that is working there way through it right now. I am just starting and am a bit overwhelmed and frightened. Just thought I would ask.

Hi Pam,
Wow two surgeries. How are you doing now? I am just staring so any advice you might have I would love!!