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Jonita 22 years ago

I started my 8 weeks of classes last night. I like everyone in my group but after the classes I found out that I am further than everyone in there. I should be scheduled for my surgery in early July and they are all just starting their journey. They have only been approved.So I will have to join a new post-op class after my surgery. I guess I will just have to live with that because in no way am I slowing down now. Classes teach us the new way of eating what types of physical and mental changes we are going to have to make and prepares us for after the surgery. I weighed in last night at 339.7. I have to get to 316 before I can have my surgery so I started this HMR 500 diet today. It is kind of like slimfast only not as sweet and has higher protien which is what we need the most of after surgery. My teacher wants us to do 15 minutes of exercise a day. I guess I am the over acheiver here because I did 1.6 miles today. My knees are killing me know but I feel like I accomplished something. I have found that I like the "Walk Away the Pounds videos with Leslie Sandstone. I can walk in the privacy of my own home and do 1,2,or 3 miles with the videos. If you don't like going out and having people look at you or watch you do your exercise these tapes are great. Also my biggest fear is that I will walk to far and have one heck of a time getting back home. Do the one mile and if you feel like you could do another try. I am going to push myself to get to the 2 mile before surgery.(if the ankles and knees can take it!). Well just wanted to update you all. 7 more weeks to go then I get my date!

Jonita 22 years, 1 month ago

I HAVE BEEN APPROVED!!!! My insurance compnay called me today and I have been APROVED!!! I have been waiting for this day for a long time. I went to my physical back in February and the lady at my Dr. office called me 2 weeks ago and said that she didn't want to send in my letter yet because she said I didn't have enough information about my weight management. I went to see my doctor the thrusday before last and he typed up a letter for my insurance and faxed it to the doctors office sending in my pre determination letter to the insurance. She faxed it in on Tuesday last week and they called me today to let me know that I have been approved. I have done my sleep study and the pyscho evaluation required by my program director and I just have to complete my 8 weeks of classes and then I meet with my surgeon. They are hoping to have me a date in July or early August. Aetna PPO APPROVED ME IN LESS THAN A WEEK!!!!! Will keep updating.

sheila T. 22 years, 2 months ago

Jonita, hang in there girl!! Before you know it you will be packing for your hospital stay!!!

Jonita 22 years, 2 months ago

I have my physical scheduled!!!! I am scheduled for February 16th. I am so excited. I will be able to start my 8 weeks for classes on March 1st. If things go well I will be able to have my surgery by July. My quest for quiting smoking has failed. It is harder than I ever thought it would be. When I see my doctor on February 6th I am going to ask for some help. I will update again after my physical.

Naes Wls J. 22 years, 5 months ago

<b>I SAID A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY~*~ I said a prayer for you today And know God must have heard- I felt the answer in my heart Although He spoke no word I didn't ask for wealth or fame, I knew you wouldn't mind, I asked Him to send treasures Of a far more lasting kind, I asked that He'd be near you At the start of each new day, To grant you health and blessings And friends to share your way. I asked for happiness for you In all things great and small, But it was for His loving care I prayed the most of all. (unknown author) FROM MY HEART TO YOU~*~Hugs~*~</b>

Jonita 22 years, 5 months ago

I just wanted to come in and update my profile alittle. I started an 800 calory diet a little over two months ago because I had to loose 30lbs. to be down to the 350 weight the doctors here in Kansas want you at to have the surgery. I have lost 41lbs and I now weight 341lbs. I can wait for January to get here so that I can start re- applying again. I have a new friend that I met from this website here in Wichita. She had her surgery about 9 weeks ago and is doing great. She has taught me a lot and has been very supportive for me. I have my 2 month doctor appointment tomorrow to check on my weight loss. One thing that the new insurance asks for is a 6 month documented history of a weight loss program. Unfortunatly I haven't lost anything since my last appointment. BIG SUPRISE THERE! I keep wishing my days away to get January closer. I came clean to all of my family about wanting to have the surgery done and they are all being really supportive. I have struggled with my weight my whole life and I got married 3 1/2 years ago and when my husband and I started trying for childern we ran into some problems. I suffered a miscarriage because of my weight and health. I don't ever want myself nor my husband to have to go through that again because of my weight. I know being 25 doesn't seem like it is a long time, but when you wake up and feel 90 when you try to get out of bed in the morning there is a big problem. Sometimes the wait for this surgery gets me down but I read of the stories on this sight and it just makes me think my wait will be worth it. My mother had this done 22 years ago when she toped out at 507lbs. and has been 165 for 21 years. She looks and feel fabulous. I will update more later! For now good luck to everyone trying to have this surgery. We will all get there eventually.

MommaAngel 22 years, 6 months ago

HI JONITA I just want you to know that I am praying that everything will go smooth as you journey to the losing side. DON,T GIVE UP LORD BLESS

Jonita 22 years, 6 months ago

I received my denial letter from Coventry on Oct. 2nd, 2003. After waiting the last month for their approval they have denied me. I worst part about it is that I had been told by serveral people there at Coventry that as long as I followed their list of things to have completed before hand that they would cover it 100%. So now I am changing insurance companies. As of January the 1st I will have Atena $300 Plan through Bank of America. I have talked with a woman from Bank of America and this is the policy that she has. She had her surgery 6weeks ago. Everything has been covered. I started my weight loss program to loose the 30lbs. needed to have the surgery. So hopefully when January 1st comes around I can go ahead with everything.