I Just Found this Forum

Hello, I just found this forum so I thought I'd stop in.  I just turned 41 Friday and I had expected to get my surgery date by my birthday,as I consider this surgery a gift i am giving myself to have a new beginning in my life.  Instead i got news that I have to appeal a denial.  So I'm not too happy about that, but trying to stay focused on the goal.  I don't know if you also check the main forum or the MD one but I posted in there already about my insurance denial.  How is everyone doing?  I look forward to speaking with you all. 

I am sorry to hear about the denial.  Hang in there and I hope the appeal goes your way. Peggy

Happy Birthday! I'm also 41. As for your news..that is such a bummer! We didn't have an insurance denial, but we had other set backs. It's so hard to stay upbeat, but hold on and hopefully things will come together quickly.  People will have all sorts of advice, but I say use this time to get ready...exercise, in moderation eat the foods you love and will miss. Once you get close things can happen fast...we didn't even have time for a "last meal." That's ok...I ate everything I loved at Christmas. We didn't give up soda until two weeks before, but now I wish I'd done it sooner. I felt so much better after a week off it... I'm sure I'll miss it at some times in the future, but I feel so much better without I haven't missed it a bit. Good luck and keep us posted!

THanks. I'm curious.  You say "we" when talking about your setbacks, surgery and your dietary changes.  Have you had your WLS together with a partner?

Sorry. I've written about it on other boards and I forgot I probably haven't told our story here....You can check out my "page", but the short version is my husband and I had lap band done the same day...Jan 14, 2008 my new favorite day :D

Sorry to hear about your denial :) I am comming up on my 45th in april and like you are hoping for a new beginning. I WLC has submitted the paper work but I havent heard anything yet. Hope to share good news real soon.

If at first you don't succeed, you know the rest. I had a years worth of delays til I had mine. The wait was well worth it, although at the time I got really depressed. HereI am today, in the best shape of my life! I wish you well. If its meant to happen....It will!

Thanks, Inky