Guest guest Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 Wow, I was there. I'll never forget the embarrassment of walking off the ride platform, my self-esteem around my ankles. The awesome part is three weeks ago I took my 11 and 12 year olds to six flags New England and rode everything with room to spare! You will be there and the joy over these little/big things will make your heart soar, too! Keep your chin up and think positive. le M Lap RNY 3/31/03 BMI 57 361/255/135 Dr S Merola Queens NY Peace Out ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2003 Report Share Posted August 21, 2003 Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats enough rambling for now. Have a great day, Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 I had a similar experience when I went to Astroworld here in Houston....I waited almost an hour to ride the Texas Cyclone and was unable to ride it and had to go through the embarassment and also cryed. I now fain being scared of rollercoasters. I can't wait til I am post-op and be on the losing team....I love that saying...I never imagined I would look forward to being a loser....LOL! I look forward to the day I can ride rollercoasters....the day I will be able to sit in a booth...the day I stop mentally figuring whether my big butt will fit in a chair before I attempt to sit....the day I don't have to worry if I will break someone's chair when I go visit....boy the list could go on endlessly....maybe making a list of things you can't do and want to do pre-op and things you can do post-op will help make the procedure seem more worthwhile...something I think I should do...so when I look back I can say...I would do it again with no hesitation! You guys have a wonderful Friday! Carol Matar -------------------------- Sent from my wireless handheld Re: New to Group Intro Wow, I was there. I'll never forget the embarrassment of walking off the ride platform, my self-esteem around my ankles. The awesome part is three weeks ago I took my 11 and 12 year olds to six flags New England and rode everything with room to spare! You will be there and the joy over these little/big things will make your heart soar, too! Keep your chin up and think positive. le M Lap RNY 3/31/03 BMI 57 361/255/135 Dr S Merola Queens NY Peace Out ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 I had a similar experience when I went to Astroworld here in Houston....I waited almost an hour to ride the Texas Cyclone and was unable to ride it and had to go through the embarassment and also cryed. I now fain being scared of rollercoasters. I can't wait til I am post-op and be on the losing team....I love that saying...I never imagined I would look forward to being a loser....LOL! I look forward to the day I can ride rollercoasters....the day I will be able to sit in a booth...the day I stop mentally figuring whether my big butt will fit in a chair before I attempt to sit....the day I don't have to worry if I will break someone's chair when I go visit....boy the list could go on endlessly....maybe making a list of things you can't do and want to do pre-op and things you can do post-op will help make the procedure seem more worthwhile...something I think I should do...so when I look back I can say...I would do it again with no hesitation! You guys have a wonderful Friday! Carol Matar -------------------------- Sent from my wireless handheld Re: New to Group Intro Wow, I was there. I'll never forget the embarrassment of walking off the ride platform, my self-esteem around my ankles. The awesome part is three weeks ago I took my 11 and 12 year olds to six flags New England and rode everything with room to spare! You will be there and the joy over these little/big things will make your heart soar, too! Keep your chin up and think positive. le M Lap RNY 3/31/03 BMI 57 361/255/135 Dr S Merola Queens NY Peace Out ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 I had a similar experience when I went to Astroworld here in Houston....I waited almost an hour to ride the Texas Cyclone and was unable to ride it and had to go through the embarassment and also cryed. I now fain being scared of rollercoasters. I can't wait til I am post-op and be on the losing team....I love that saying...I never imagined I would look forward to being a loser....LOL! I look forward to the day I can ride rollercoasters....the day I will be able to sit in a booth...the day I stop mentally figuring whether my big butt will fit in a chair before I attempt to sit....the day I don't have to worry if I will break someone's chair when I go visit....boy the list could go on endlessly....maybe making a list of things you can't do and want to do pre-op and things you can do post-op will help make the procedure seem more worthwhile...something I think I should do...so when I look back I can say...I would do it again with no hesitation! You guys have a wonderful Friday! Carol Matar -------------------------- Sent from my wireless handheld Re: New to Group Intro Wow, I was there. I'll never forget the embarrassment of walking off the ride platform, my self-esteem around my ankles. The awesome part is three weeks ago I took my 11 and 12 year olds to six flags New England and rode everything with room to spare! You will be there and the joy over these little/big things will make your heart soar, too! Keep your chin up and think positive. le M Lap RNY 3/31/03 BMI 57 361/255/135 Dr S Merola Queens NY Peace Out ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 Welcome to the list. You will find lots of support and help here. Have you considered BTC, there is one located in Belvidere IL which is only an hour and 20 minutes from you. We live a few mins from it and dh has to travel to Milwaukee alot (in fact he is driving there right now ) I had mine done there and can say nothing bad about the docters. It was a wonderful experienc for me. I called and had an apt within a month and a half. It took them 6 weeks to get there paper to my insurance. That was the long part. I had my first initial apt with them on Jan 5 I believe and I had my surgery on May2. Good luck. Mel Open RNY May2,2003 289/207/150 82 pounds gone!!!! ONly 7 more until I am under 200 YEAH!!!!!!!!!! New to Group Intro Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats enough rambling for now. Have a great day, Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 Welcome to the list. You will find lots of support and help here. Have you considered BTC, there is one located in Belvidere IL which is only an hour and 20 minutes from you. We live a few mins from it and dh has to travel to Milwaukee alot (in fact he is driving there right now ) I had mine done there and can say nothing bad about the docters. It was a wonderful experienc for me. I called and had an apt within a month and a half. It took them 6 weeks to get there paper to my insurance. That was the long part. I had my first initial apt with them on Jan 5 I believe and I had my surgery on May2. Good luck. Mel Open RNY May2,2003 289/207/150 82 pounds gone!!!! ONly 7 more until I am under 200 YEAH!!!!!!!!!! New to Group Intro Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats enough rambling for now. Have a great day, Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 Welcome to the list. You will find lots of support and help here. Have you considered BTC, there is one located in Belvidere IL which is only an hour and 20 minutes from you. We live a few mins from it and dh has to travel to Milwaukee alot (in fact he is driving there right now ) I had mine done there and can say nothing bad about the docters. It was a wonderful experienc for me. I called and had an apt within a month and a half. It took them 6 weeks to get there paper to my insurance. That was the long part. I had my first initial apt with them on Jan 5 I believe and I had my surgery on May2. Good luck. Mel Open RNY May2,2003 289/207/150 82 pounds gone!!!! ONly 7 more until I am under 200 YEAH!!!!!!!!!! New to Group Intro Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats enough rambling for now. Have a great day, Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 Sherry; I am 37 years old and have one son, 10 year old, and I want to go to Water World and Six Flags in Kansas City with my family. I am pre-op and started this last Feb. I have a date for Oct. 13th and my plan is to go next summer to SixFlags and ride everything! So hang in there! Dawn B. New to Group Intro > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > enough rambling for now. > Have a great day, > Sherry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 Sherry; I am 37 years old and have one son, 10 year old, and I want to go to Water World and Six Flags in Kansas City with my family. I am pre-op and started this last Feb. I have a date for Oct. 13th and my plan is to go next summer to SixFlags and ride everything! So hang in there! Dawn B. New to Group Intro > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > enough rambling for now. > Have a great day, > Sherry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 Sherry; I am 37 years old and have one son, 10 year old, and I want to go to Water World and Six Flags in Kansas City with my family. I am pre-op and started this last Feb. I have a date for Oct. 13th and my plan is to go next summer to SixFlags and ride everything! So hang in there! Dawn B. New to Group Intro > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > enough rambling for now. > Have a great day, > Sherry > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 Sherry, I just had to write to you! First of all, at work I sat in a top-level meeting with people from all over the country and the woman across from me told me that my zipper was open. I closed it and thanked her and within a minute, the zipper opened again. It was broken from the pressure of my stomach. I could have just died. I left the meeting, holding my notepad in front of me, and thought that i fixed the problem, only to find that when I sat back down in the meeting, it happened again. I used the lunch portion of the meeting to race home and put on other pants. My heart sank and I felt so humiliated. I hope to keep that memory when my willpower is weak... Regarding insurance approval, I met all requirements except proof of participation in diet organizations. I just couldn't believe I was so close and they were challenging my claim. They didn't deny me, they just asked for proof. I was really uptight about it because, while I could prove more than 6 months' membership in Weight Watchers, I couldn't truly prove participation in Overeaters Anonymous because they don't give receipts for meeting donations and there is no paperwork stating that you belong. I did have nearly 20 books that I had purchased while attending OA and brought the shopping bag of books to my PCP as proof. He wrote a letter to the insurance company stating that he knew me for years and was aware of my participation in diet organizations. I got the approval and had the surgery on 8/7/03. So, don't think all is lost in case the insurance company challenges your claim. Keep going toward your goal. This is not to say that I didn't cry my eyes out in my husband's chest when I first got the letter, but I kept pursuing the claim and I'm very glad I did! Sue Lap RNY 8/7/03 274/256/130 > Sherry; I am 37 years old and have one son, 10 year old, and I want to go > to Water World and Six Flags in Kansas City with my family. I am pre-op and > started this last Feb. I have a date for Oct. 13th and my plan is to go > next summer to SixFlags and ride everything! So hang in there! Dawn B. > New to Group Intro > > > > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > > enough rambling for now. > > Have a great day, > > Sherry > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 Sherry, I just had to write to you! First of all, at work I sat in a top-level meeting with people from all over the country and the woman across from me told me that my zipper was open. I closed it and thanked her and within a minute, the zipper opened again. It was broken from the pressure of my stomach. I could have just died. I left the meeting, holding my notepad in front of me, and thought that i fixed the problem, only to find that when I sat back down in the meeting, it happened again. I used the lunch portion of the meeting to race home and put on other pants. My heart sank and I felt so humiliated. I hope to keep that memory when my willpower is weak... Regarding insurance approval, I met all requirements except proof of participation in diet organizations. I just couldn't believe I was so close and they were challenging my claim. They didn't deny me, they just asked for proof. I was really uptight about it because, while I could prove more than 6 months' membership in Weight Watchers, I couldn't truly prove participation in Overeaters Anonymous because they don't give receipts for meeting donations and there is no paperwork stating that you belong. I did have nearly 20 books that I had purchased while attending OA and brought the shopping bag of books to my PCP as proof. He wrote a letter to the insurance company stating that he knew me for years and was aware of my participation in diet organizations. I got the approval and had the surgery on 8/7/03. So, don't think all is lost in case the insurance company challenges your claim. Keep going toward your goal. This is not to say that I didn't cry my eyes out in my husband's chest when I first got the letter, but I kept pursuing the claim and I'm very glad I did! Sue Lap RNY 8/7/03 274/256/130 > Sherry; I am 37 years old and have one son, 10 year old, and I want to go > to Water World and Six Flags in Kansas City with my family. I am pre-op and > started this last Feb. I have a date for Oct. 13th and my plan is to go > next summer to SixFlags and ride everything! So hang in there! Dawn B. > New to Group Intro > > > > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > > enough rambling for now. > > Have a great day, > > Sherry > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 Sherry, I just had to write to you! First of all, at work I sat in a top-level meeting with people from all over the country and the woman across from me told me that my zipper was open. I closed it and thanked her and within a minute, the zipper opened again. It was broken from the pressure of my stomach. I could have just died. I left the meeting, holding my notepad in front of me, and thought that i fixed the problem, only to find that when I sat back down in the meeting, it happened again. I used the lunch portion of the meeting to race home and put on other pants. My heart sank and I felt so humiliated. I hope to keep that memory when my willpower is weak... Regarding insurance approval, I met all requirements except proof of participation in diet organizations. I just couldn't believe I was so close and they were challenging my claim. They didn't deny me, they just asked for proof. I was really uptight about it because, while I could prove more than 6 months' membership in Weight Watchers, I couldn't truly prove participation in Overeaters Anonymous because they don't give receipts for meeting donations and there is no paperwork stating that you belong. I did have nearly 20 books that I had purchased while attending OA and brought the shopping bag of books to my PCP as proof. He wrote a letter to the insurance company stating that he knew me for years and was aware of my participation in diet organizations. I got the approval and had the surgery on 8/7/03. So, don't think all is lost in case the insurance company challenges your claim. Keep going toward your goal. This is not to say that I didn't cry my eyes out in my husband's chest when I first got the letter, but I kept pursuing the claim and I'm very glad I did! Sue Lap RNY 8/7/03 274/256/130 > Sherry; I am 37 years old and have one son, 10 year old, and I want to go > to Water World and Six Flags in Kansas City with my family. I am pre-op and > started this last Feb. I have a date for Oct. 13th and my plan is to go > next summer to SixFlags and ride everything! So hang in there! Dawn B. > New to Group Intro > > > > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > > enough rambling for now. > > Have a great day, > > Sherry > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 > Sherry; I am 37 years old and have one son, 10 year old, and I want to go > to Water World and Six Flags in Kansas City with my family. I am pre-op and > started this last Feb. I have a date for Oct. 13th and my plan is to go > next summer to SixFlags and ride everything! So hang in there! Dawn B. > New to Group Intro > > > > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > > enough rambling for now. > > Have a great day, > > Sherry > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 > Sherry; I am 37 years old and have one son, 10 year old, and I want to go > to Water World and Six Flags in Kansas City with my family. I am pre-op and > started this last Feb. I have a date for Oct. 13th and my plan is to go > next summer to SixFlags and ride everything! So hang in there! Dawn B. > New to Group Intro > > > > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > > enough rambling for now. > > Have a great day, > > Sherry > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 > Sherry; I am 37 years old and have one son, 10 year old, and I want to go > to Water World and Six Flags in Kansas City with my family. I am pre-op and > started this last Feb. I have a date for Oct. 13th and my plan is to go > next summer to SixFlags and ride everything! So hang in there! Dawn B. > New to Group Intro > > > > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > > enough rambling for now. > > Have a great day, > > Sherry > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 hi Sherry, you and i are about the same size. I am 5' 1 1/2 and weight 258 lbs. I am also 50 years old. I just want to encourage you and say that at your age you are sure going to be giving your children a wonderful gift of a healthy mom. So go for it...I am trying todo the same by giving my grandchildren and healthy grandma. Good Luck Sherry wrote: > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > enough rambling for now. > Have a great day, > Sherry > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 hi Sherry, you and i are about the same size. I am 5' 1 1/2 and weight 258 lbs. I am also 50 years old. I just want to encourage you and say that at your age you are sure going to be giving your children a wonderful gift of a healthy mom. So go for it...I am trying todo the same by giving my grandchildren and healthy grandma. Good Luck Sherry wrote: > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > enough rambling for now. > Have a great day, > Sherry > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 hi Sherry, you and i are about the same size. I am 5' 1 1/2 and weight 258 lbs. I am also 50 years old. I just want to encourage you and say that at your age you are sure going to be giving your children a wonderful gift of a healthy mom. So go for it...I am trying todo the same by giving my grandchildren and healthy grandma. Good Luck Sherry wrote: > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > enough rambling for now. > Have a great day, > Sherry > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 welcome sherry. my wls 15 months ago was one of the best things i've ever done. it's not always an easy road, but well worth it:-) lori h. > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > enough rambling for now. > Have a great day, > Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 welcome sherry. my wls 15 months ago was one of the best things i've ever done. it's not always an easy road, but well worth it:-) lori h. > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > enough rambling for now. > Have a great day, > Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2003 Report Share Posted August 22, 2003 welcome sherry. my wls 15 months ago was one of the best things i've ever done. it's not always an easy road, but well worth it:-) lori h. > Hi everyone I am 32 F and live in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I am married > with 3 very active boys, 14,7, and 8. I am 5'1 " and weight 270lbs. I > finally came to the definite decision for WLS (I have been > contemplating in for months) when I went to Six Flags Theme park and > I wanted to ride the rollercoasters and found with much embarassment > that the harness was to small for me. Here I am all excited with my > family, go on sit in the seat and low and behold they couldn't buckle > it. I was so embarassed.I had to leave the ride in front of everyone. > There I laughed it off and cracked jokes however it ruined the rest > of the day and I spent the quiet drive home and the rest of the > evening crying. I knew then and there it was time for a drastic step. > I have tried weight watchers slimfast diet pills (over the counter). > There were even times I have tried bulemia or anorexia. It of course > didn't work. I called the surgens office that following Monday. I was > hoping to get in by the first of the year. They have called back and > the first available oriantation meeting isnt till January 5. That was > disappointing. The waiting for the actual surgery is not the worst it > is actually having to wait that long go through the whole process and > then being denied by the insurance company that scares me. I most > certainly will go off the deep end if that happens. I look forward to > hearing of all your successes and hope to chat sometime. If anyone > wants to email me please do. I would appreciate the friendship and > the helpful hints and would love to share in your stories. Well thats > enough rambling for now. > Have a great day, > Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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