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06-16-2010, 08:32 PM
#151
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Location: Brigham City, UT
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Since my only insurance is the VA, I have to get it approved through them. Let's see...
#1 My back is fused from T2 - S1. I am in a lot of pain caused by DD boobs and a big belly. The doctors have said there isn't anything they can do surgically. Would drastic weight loss surgery help?
#2 My knees are both bad and will need to be replaced. The right one probably in the next year. Wouldn't losing a huge amount of weight help just a little?
#3 I am diabetic. Losing weight would help keep me off of insulin
#4 If I wasn't quite so big, I could exercise, improve my lung function (and stay off oxygen) and save my heart. (I sometimes have a little chest pain.)
#5 Perhaps I wouldn't be as depressed if I was succeeding at losing weight. I could focus on getting through my grief and my ptsd because I would be strong enough to think clearly.
So, I have written a letter to the Hospital Administrator with all this listed + the fact that I am legally blind. I see the doctor on the 23rd. I don't care what I have to go through, but I have suffered with anorexia, bulimia, and body dismorphia (where you can't see the real you, all you see is fat, fat and more fat.)
CAROLJ - If you can deal with your transformation without surgery, go for it. I will support you, cheer for you, cry with you and laugh with you. I'll giggle as you get new clothes. I'm pulling for all of the people here.
I've been fighting with this for 47 years. It is time for me to yell uncle and get some dramatic help.
#1 My back is fused from T2 - S1. I am in a lot of pain caused by DD boobs and a big belly. The doctors have said there isn't anything they can do surgically. Would drastic weight loss surgery help?
#2 My knees are both bad and will need to be replaced. The right one probably in the next year. Wouldn't losing a huge amount of weight help just a little?
#3 I am diabetic. Losing weight would help keep me off of insulin
#4 If I wasn't quite so big, I could exercise, improve my lung function (and stay off oxygen) and save my heart. (I sometimes have a little chest pain.)
#5 Perhaps I wouldn't be as depressed if I was succeeding at losing weight. I could focus on getting through my grief and my ptsd because I would be strong enough to think clearly.
So, I have written a letter to the Hospital Administrator with all this listed + the fact that I am legally blind. I see the doctor on the 23rd. I don't care what I have to go through, but I have suffered with anorexia, bulimia, and body dismorphia (where you can't see the real you, all you see is fat, fat and more fat.)
CAROLJ - If you can deal with your transformation without surgery, go for it. I will support you, cheer for you, cry with you and laugh with you. I'll giggle as you get new clothes. I'm pulling for all of the people here.
I've been fighting with this for 47 years. It is time for me to yell uncle and get some dramatic help.
06-17-2010, 05:12 AM
#154
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Ontario, Canada
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Gwyn - Hang in there!! Try to be positive and don't give up - there may be little set backs but you can get through this!! Hopefully your doctor will help and give you answers. Remember we are here if you need us! :)
06-17-2010, 06:34 AM
#155
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rapid City, SD
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Originally Posted by CAROLJ
No surgery for me. I'm a big chicken. I want to get to 145, it'll be a while but I can do it.
Great loss Missy, I am, proud for you!
Great loss Missy, I am, proud for you!
Missy
06-17-2010, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by costumegirl
Missy - It will be hard but you have lots to look forward to and you are determined so it will work out for you! :) We're here cheering you on! :)
Missy
06-21-2010, 04:25 AM
#159
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Location: Rapid City, SD
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Originally Posted by CAROLJ
I'm back from vacation, I'm afraid to go weigh myself. I think I'll wait until tomorrow morning. I tried to eat good but the food I was eating I know was high in fat and salt.
Missy
06-21-2010, 02:32 PM
#160
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Rancho Mirage, CA
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I didn't want to get on the scale as I would have been bummed if I had gained weight. I didn't gain, not one pound. I'm pleased as I tried to watch what I was eating. It was hard while traveling, everything is pretty high calorie when you eat out.
Thanks Missy, I like to travel, but it's always good to come home to your own bed.
Thanks Missy, I like to travel, but it's always good to come home to your own bed.
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