I thought I would become one of the masses and start to document my weight loss surgery moments. Figured it would look neat to look back on when all is said and done.
First, a little background. I have always been the chubby girl. Since middle school I've weighed 200lbs. I gained up to 230 in high school. For the longest time that is where my weight stayed till I moved back in with my mom at 21 and went up to 250. Then I moved to KC and moved my weight up to 280 (bad relationship times). I stayed at that for a couple years, then I got married and blossmed into what I am now, 350>. Can't really say how much, cause my weight is no longer registered on my doc's scale. So sad....
I've done a lot of loss and gain in those years pass to get to where I am today. However, I am finding a solution to have my body help me lose rather than fight me. I'm doing weight loss surgery.
First delima I had in this solution was the insurance. My hubby had Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue Advantage(HMO)). They had the strictest exclusions that could possible be made up for obese people. However, there was an alternative. I was going to apply for benefits at my job and sign onto United Health Care(Choice Plus(PPO)). I've read that people havn't had too many problems with this insurance company in getting surgery covered. (fingers crossed!)
Next delima was finding a doctor that will do the surgery that I wanted done. I've got half success. I have found Dr. Timothy Sifers. He does the BPD and on special cases, does the BPD/DS. Which is the one I want done. So, I've set a date for December 17 at noon for my consultation. $200 up front fee is steep but worth it. I can't wait to go and my hubby being supportive as he is, is going with me. Seems things are working out so far. I will keep this journal posted.
*Proceed with caution*
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