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Connie G. 20 years, 11 months ago

Well its me again posting to myself hoping someone has a miricle for me. Today I asked my Dr. to prescribe Xenical for me, no response, he will recomend surgery but wont let me try a pill first. Also, BCBS, who sucks. Doesn't cover any "diet anything" but surgery is covered. They are willing to pay $25,ooo but won't pay $175.00 for me to try something safe. I don't understand. I am to scared to do the surgery. I guess it is meant to be, I mean for me to be fat. If the surgeon sewed my throat to my butt hole I would still be 310#. I am so depressed. I have alot to live for, the more I try to be active, cutting grass, working in the yard, walking, the more tired and sore I am, I am on previcid, Hazzar for b/p and I have arthritis in my lower back and hips. I guess if I die B/C B/S will be happy. One less fool to pay for. Ill try to be cheerful next visit. congrats to all yu loosers out there. pray for me:(

Connie G. 20 years, 11 months ago

Well its me again posting to myself hoping someone has a miricle for me. Today I asked my Dr. to prescribe Xenical for me, no response, he will recomend surgery but wont let me try a pill first. Also, BCBS, who sucks. Doesn't cover any "diet anything" but surgery is covered. They are willing to pay $25,ooo but won't pay $175.00 for me to try something safe. I don't understand. I am to scared to do the surgery. I guess it is meant to be, I mean for me to be fat. If the surgeon sewed my throat to my butt hole I would still be 310#. I am so depressed. I have alot to live for, the more I try to be active, cutting grass, working in the yard, walking, the more tired and sore I am, I am on previcid, Hazzar for b/p and I have arthritis in my lower back and hips. I guess if I die B/C B/S will be happy. One less fool to pay for. Ill try to be cheerful next visit. congrats to all yu loosers out there. pray for me:(

Cisbell 21 years ago

Hi Connie--from another Connie. I agree with another poster--if and when the time is right you'll know it. You are no chicken--it takes courage to make the difficult decision. In the meantime, keep reading and researching, I suggest Carnie Wilson's books. Make sure that you begin an exercise program, to keep your limbs movable, and your heart strong. Check into the Atkins Diet, or the South Beach diet, you should have some success with either of those. The overall goal is just to be as healthy as possible. Good luck, and by the way, Dr. Schmitt was the best, I've had no problems.

jenniferw 21 years ago

Connie, it's a big step to take and if you're not ready mentally to take it, you are right to wait. You will know when you are ready. I had a long battle and many of the comorbidities you did (please read my profile). When it was right I knew it and I took my own health/life in my hands (and my surgeons) and had surgery on 12/17/04. It's the best thing I ever did, I'm down 63 pounds in four months and my breathing is getting better, still on my CPAP and BP/Colesterol meds, but I'm sure it will be better. I wanted to live also, and I wasn't, I wasn't particpating in my own life and that of my children. So I trusted God, had great faith in my surgeon, a great support group and here I am. It's very scary, but so was living my life knowing I was slowly dying inside. Email me and we can chat if you have time. You really will know when it's time. I didn't think I would have the surgery either in the beginning, but then this support system and my trust in my dr. helped me to change my life. (RNY LAP 12/17/04)

~Tooter - the Droopy Witch 21 years ago

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Connie G. 21 years ago

This is connie, I've chickened out, canceled my appointment with Dr. Schmitt. I can't do it. If I die my children would lose their minds. Ive got a new husband of only 2yrs who treats me like a princess, he couldn't find his socks without me.I just don't want to die. I will excercise till I drop I guess. I hate Blue Cross B***S***, With their "go to weight watchers AND a doctor for 6mo"policy. Ive done that twice, Im a life time member, the last thing i did was lose 110# got down to 180 ,7 years ago, medically supervised,for a year, but that doesn't count. Oh well I can't go under the knife anyway. Is there anybody out there? :(

Connie G. 21 years ago

This is connie, I've chickened out, canceled my appointment with Dr. Schmitt. I can't do it. If I die my children would lose their minds. Ive got a new husband of only 2yrs who treats me like a princess, he couldn't find his socks without me.I just don't want to die. I will excercise till I drop I guess. I hate Blue Cross B***S***, With their "go to weight watchers AND a doctor for 6mo"policy. Ive done that twice, Im a life time member, the last thing i did was lose 110# got down to 180 ,7 years ago, medically supervised,for a year, but that doesn't count. Oh well I can't go under the knife anyway. Is there anybody out there? :(