Rhanda R.

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qtalleycat68 23 years, 7 months ago

Congratulations on you upcoming surgery I to will be having surgery on the 2nd. I wish you all the luck in the world. You will be in my prayers. I know were making the right decision.

Cookie G. 23 years, 7 months ago

Dear Rhanda, I want to wish you all the very best on your journey into a better and healthier life. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. I will be having surgery in the same month as you are; I know we are making a better life for ourselves. Remember: Walk, Walk, Walk, Cough, Cough, Cough!

Becca K. 23 years, 7 months ago

Hello Rhonda~“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.” William Jennings Bryan. I am wishing you all the best for the next chapter of the rest of your life.

jackie_h1 23 years, 7 months ago

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. I wish you the BEST and my thoughts and prayers are with you as you make this life change. Hope you have a wonderful surgical experience and speedy complication free recovery! Your soon to be a BIG LOSER!! Hugs and Blessing from a Michigan WLS sister~ (WLS 2/8/02 -122# from 369 to 247)

RODEO CLOWNS S. 23 years, 7 months ago

My best wishes for you on your upcoming surgery. May all of your sweetest dreams come true.

Karen N. 23 years, 7 months ago

Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive attitude is your best preparation. You'll do great!

Moma V. 23 years, 7 months ago

Rhanda, Prayers and hugs for an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery!

MommaAngel 23 years, 8 months ago

HI RHANDA I just want you to know that I am praying that you will have a quick and smooth recovery to the losing side. LORD BLESS

Rhanda R. 23 years, 8 months ago

August 19,2002 I have been looking forward to this surgery for so long. When a friend at work told me our insurance covered this, I made plans to go for it. I started Jan 18, 2002 with my consultation with Dr. Lane. Unaware of all of the red tape a person is put through, I didn't get my approval for this surgery until last week Friday, August 16, 2002. I am scheduled to have the surgery September 10, 2002. I guess the journey has been worth it so far. I would have had the surgery sooner, but the first doctors I saw were not very good. My insurance requires a report from an endocrynologist. The first endo doctor did not agree with WLS. He told me he could help me lose weight with his program without having to have surgery. At first, I was interested, but only to find out it was another liquid diet, and a program not covered by my insurance. When I told him I wanted the surgery, he didn't write me a favorable letter-go figure. The psychologist I had wasn't thorough either. Therefore, I had to find new doctors. I found a endo doctor who was more than willing to not only give me a letter for the surgery, but also help me get my health together in the process. In the meantime, I became ill with fibromyalgia. I was unable to work. I have been off from work since June 21. I have had very few good days where I have felt "okay". My parents would come and pick up my son and keep him during my sick spells. I missed an appointment with my psychologist in July and had to wait until August. I "found" this doctor and it seemed as though he was taking me for a ride. However, in the end, he wrote me a wonderful letter, and now I do understand why he wanted to see me several times. It is true, and obvious that he had never reviewed someone for this tpye pf surgery. He had to be very thorough. He is on the Atkins diet. Although he says he wants to see me after sugery, I feel he is interested in knowing more about WLS first hand and is using me and his "research". I was very frustrated because of the time frame, but now I am very happy. This time has given my parents time to accept my decision to have this surgery and to be supportive. Well, that is all for now, I will post something when I get confirmation of my surgery date.