I realize that with any decision to undergo bariatric surgery comes a whole host of reservations and judgment. I have decided that bariatric surgery is a highly personal decision and that it takes a great deal of strength to make it.
After fighting with my weight for more than 25 years, I have decided that I have no more time to waste. I have two young boys, and I need to save myself for them, my husband and most importantly for me. I am facing a future of obesity related cancers and heart disease and the idea of leaving my family early terrifies me.
I have decided that the Lap-Band procedure will provide me with one small piece of the puzzle and with proper counseling, nutrition and exercise, I will uncover a new me. I need to be healthy and active for my family. I want to be able to participate in my favorite activities comfortably. I want to fly freely, without fear of not fitting in the seat. I want to hike, bike, camp, canoe, run, go to amusement parks, go to the beach and most importantly live. I am tired of turning down all invitations to social gatherings in fear being seen.
I have hidden behind walls for too long. It is time for me to break free and do something for myself.
Unfortunately, my insurance company will not pay for the procedure, so I have decided to reach out to my fellow bloggers for support in reaching my goal.
Thank you so much for reading my story and for your consideration to help me. I am truly blessed in many aspects of my life and I am so grateful to have all of you. THANK YOU!!!
To learn more about me, please visit my blog.
If you cannot help financially, that is okay. Please know that your supportive comments are always welcomed.
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Is self pay an option for you? I know of many people who have had it done by fantastic doctors in Mexico and I am sure I could get you in touch with them, its so much cheaper.
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Hey - SOOO EXCITING TO HAVE SOMEONE GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING AS ME!
ReplyDeleteITS 37 DAYS TILL I AM BANDED, and I am also still unsure but have made the decision to go ahead with it.
I am sorry to hear of your financial struggle - I would help if I wasn't an 18 year old student without any income.
Here in australia if you have private health insurance - the cost is only $4954
So I am very lucky that my mums company does provide this for us!
I hope you get the funds!
let me know your banding date!
kind regards
Allie
You are such a beautiful looking girl and I hope your dream of being banded comes true for you. Keep up the blogging - if nothing else the support you get will be immesurable and it really helps to just get it all out onto that page.
ReplyDeleteJust like Lady Lap Band said: there are so many girls in this little world of ours that went to Mexico to have it done. Senorita Bandita and Brooks blog are two that comes to mind - you can find them through my blog carasquest.blogspot.com (sorry cant think of their addresses off the top of my head) but I do know a lot of girls head there to cut a massive amount of money off the initial price.
Good luck!! I want to follow your blog to see how you fair.
Cara
Did you negotiate with the Doctor, Anestitist, and hospital? $10 to $11k Should do it! $27K is a hospital director's dream but not something ever to be paid by insurance or a private pay patient. Check the Blogs. Mexico is a good solution check Catherine's blog. Make a list for yourself of pros and cons and try eat only healthy food before being banded
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