Originally posted on 1/11/11 1:04 pm on Obesityhelp.com

Yeeeeeeah Boooooooi!!!!! Sooooo first off I love that I found this site!!! What a great way to network and share experiences. Anyhoo, I received a call yesterday on my home phone (the one I rarely use) from Dr. Whites office.   The voice on the other end of the phone said, "Tee, I was wondering if you got our message that your surgery was approved?" I shouted SOOO LOUD as I bended over in disbelief and said, "NOOOO I DIDN'T!!!"                                               Heck YEAH!!                                                            Note to self--- ALWAYS CHECK VOICE MAIL..Even on the phone line I rarely use. I literally have tried every diet known to man and I just couldn't do it on my own! This was my 3rd  request and plea to the insurance company over a period of 5 years.  FINALLY APPROVED!!!  Lesson learned: Never give up when facing obstacles.  So this Friday I meet with the Surgeon to discuss the next steps leading to surgery. I am....316 Pounds.  I'd love to lose 80-100 pounds.  I am so incredibly nervous yet extremely excited. I am looking forward to meeting and talking with people through this site. Smooches! Tee