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Hi All!

 

Don't know if any of you remember me.  I am NOT a vet nor have I even had surgery yet.  I've been trying to get approved for the surgery for over THREE years!  I've been turned down several times for a variety of reasons.  The last time I tried to get approved, I was very positive here on OH, started making plans, etc.   Then I got turned down AGAIN for a stupid (in my opinion) reason.  I was angry and very discouraged.  I stopped coming to OH, gave up sticking to my food plan, etc.   Then I broke my foot (a lisfranc fracture) and THEN I hurt my back and horrible spasms for over a month.  I kept thinking I should appeal the most recent denial, but felt too discouraged to even bother.

 

A few weeks ago, my initiative started re-asserting itself.  I am very stubborn and don't like to be told no, especially if I think I am right.  I submitted my last available appeal before it would have had to go to an independent review.  I pointed out how they were wrong and I was right (diplomatically of course).

 

Today I got a phone call that they approved my appeal!!!!!!!!!    I can't believe it's finally happened!  I have studied and read so much about every aspect of the VSG from eating to various issues to menus, to maintenance that I kind of felt like I was a veteran.

 

Next month, God willing, the REAL journey will begin.

 

Wish me luck and thank you for all your support and kindnesses over the past three years!

 

Anita.

Awesome news, congratulations!  Just think how much more prepared you are now!

Thank you Paula!  I'm feeling a myriad of emotions now!

Yay! Very happy for you!!

Lizanne

Good for you for being stubborn.

Congratulations!!!

I had a health issue that needed to be resolved before I could get my VSG, and I remember how excited and thrilled I was when I was finally approved. Good for you! Always remember, the weight loss phase is pretty easy, but maintenance can be a ***** Or at least it is for me. Congrats, and good wishes!

Nita

How wonderful for you! Congratulations!

 

congrats! i too had to fight and appeal though not for as long as you. its so worth it and i think fighting for it makes you want to succeed all the more. good luck to you and welcome to sleeve world. its great. diane