Stephanie G.
Final Pre-op consultation
Jun 23, 2007
When I went to the support group I didn't know what to expect. There were about 25 of us in various stages from pre-op to post-op. The behavioral therapist was very informative and their was a lot of open discussion. I can't wait to go to the next one.
Steph's story
Jun 16, 2007
Age: 52
Married: 23 years to the same man
Children: one daughter, age 20, in college Major: Speech Pathology
Pets: 3 pug dogs: Otis (the first born). Opal (his wife) and Percy (their son)
One cat: Butterscotch (that we hate but he lives here anyway)
Occupation: L&D nurse for 30+years (best job in the world)
Hobbies: Texas Hold'em poker, reading ,TV addict, surfing the web.
Dreams: To have the money to travel (love the beach)
To lose enough weight that I can begin to enjoy life again.
Finally approved
May 29, 2007
I haven't posted in a very long time because I have been denied twice by my insurance company. (I was denied due to lack of information that they needed before granting approval). The good news is...I received a letter today saying they approved my appeal. I have been off the message board for 2 months because I didn't want to get my hopes up. I can't believe it is really going to happen. I am excited but also terrified because I am such a carb addict. I eat candy and ice cream all day long. I want to be thin so badly that I guess I am willing to go to extremes to get it.
My life has been so adversely effected by my weight that I seriously need to make a change:
I can no longer put on my socks or do proper foot care
I walk with a limp and can't walk very far
I have difficulty climbing stairs
Can't shave my legs except with an electric razor
I am having a hard time working as a nurse for 12 hr shifts.
I have sleep apnea, arthritis and I feel way too old for my age
I just keep telling myself that I can do this. I really need some good support and friends along the way so feel free to contact me and join me for my journey to the loser's bench.