Hello! I'm new.

I'm new on this particular forum. I've been on the site for awhile, but not the most active poster. I am in the process of trying to change that (hey, I could use all the support I can get from any source I can). I'm Jen and I am 23. Currently after 1 denial, I am in the process of trying to get more information to resubmit to insurance. I'm doing a 3 month surgical prepatory regimen with doctor weigh ins, nutritionist plan, behavior modification and gym. I even hired a personal trainer (yeah, more documentation, but it's helpful). The gym is still the hardest part. All the walls are made of glass and I am trying to get over the fear (or paranoia) that everyone is looking at me. Not fun, but it's getting easier in its own way. I want to be as healthy as I can before surgery and I want the surgery approved. I'm looking forward to getting to know people on here. Jen

Welcome Welcome Welcome. Sorry about your denial... I never had to deal with that bc I was lucky enough that my insurance didnt even require pre-approval. Good luck on this 3 month thing. I hope it works out in the end. Ask any questions that you want... Have a great weekend! MJ 312.5/191/156

Thanks! Approval is tough, but I am trying to make the entire thing into my best case scenario (it is what has kept me from being very sad). I just say over and over again that I am trying to get my body in the best shape possible for this surgery. It makes things easier, and just makes me more determined to do all this. And losing a few pounds is a good thing. At least there is not a written exclusion! Jen

hey jen! welcome to the gang! i am soo glad you are getting into the gym! way to establish a healthier lifestyle. and you know what? every single none-barbie girl in that place is secretly relieved to find a fellow sister sporting a normal body type, even if they don't give you a high-five physically, they're doing it mentally. i know i do.

Thank you. Oh the gym. It is so hard right now. Not just physically, but mentally. I feel like I look like a tub in my workout pants. And that really isn't the best feeling. But then again, if I can start working out preop, then there will be no excuses postop. So in the end, it's good. Jen

Welcome and congrats on the steps you are taking! The gym has been my biggest struggle for the pre-op so far. Not so much that people are looking at me but I hate going alone!! I find I can work out for over an hour if I have a buddy that I can run my mouth with. Alone? Even ten minutes is a struggle. Good luck in your journey! I look forward to your posts. K.