Well, here begins my journey.

I am...
*30 years old
*mother of 3 children (ages 7, 9, & 11)
*married 11 years (to the same man who has grown- waist size- with me)
*an inside sales rep in a call center
*children's minister (so, I have around 30-40 more children)
*288 pounds
*5' 5"
*BMI 47.9
*ready to shed the pounds!

I am on the journey to have gastric bypass surgery and have my insurance cover it. My insurance is through BCBS, LA (EPO). I have to meet the requirements of ...
*BMI above 35 & 2 co-morbidities
OR *BMI above 40 DONE
*show condition of obesity for at least 5 years (have had clinic notes including weight for last 5 years sent to Dr's office) DONE
*attend informational seminar. DONE
*visit w/ dietician to learn new healthy eating habits. DONE!
*follow up visit with dietician 1 month later to show that I have been following healthier diet (I made a goal to lose 15 pounds before surgery)
*Attend 2 WLS support group meetings (COMPLETED 1 on 2/11/08, will also attend beginning of March)
*Psych Eval to show ability to make changes and be successful after surgery. DONE
*Physical (DONE)
*EKG
*bloodwork. DONE

- As you can see, I am on my way. I will do my best to log my progress as I go.

Surgeon: Dr Charles Thomas
West Jefferson Medical Center



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OMG...! Here it is...! I have my date! Posted 02-28-2008 at 07:30 AM by nikkibeat 2/27/08... Appointment to meet with Dr Thomas went wonderfully! He truly is a good doctor. I have been on the track to a healthier me, and have lost 4.4 lbs in the last month! I have a unique situation. My job has given me (and everyone else) termination papers. I will no longer have a job after June 30, 2008. They are packing up and merging us with a company in Florida. Most people will be with out a job much earlier than I, so I am very thankful that I have a few months... Continue reading... nikkibeat Senior Member

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