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Today was the day that I met with Dr. L. I felt so nervous and for me the negative thoughts set back in that I could still get turned away and have to live this way forever.

He was so gentle and calm and even though he is not an overweight individual. He really understood the long and dreadful battle that we go through.

I am so excited to really start this journey and can hardly wait to get a date....

WHEN I WAS DRIVING INTO MY SUBDIVISON I SAW THE FAMOUS PURLATOR TRUCK. I WAS DAYDREAMING THAT TRUCK WAS FOR ME. AS I WALKED INTO MY HOUSE I HEARD THE PHONE SO OF COURSE I ANSWERED IT AND IT WAS MY DOCTOR. THEY GOT MY LETTERI OF COURSE AS I WAS WIPING AWAY MY TEARS I TURNED AROUND AND THE GOLDEN PURLATOR TRUCK WAS IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE. I HAVE SCARED THE POOR OLD LADY FOR LIFE BECAUSE I GRABBED HER AND HUGGED HER THROUGH MY TEARS.

I THEN IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DOCTOR AND SCHEDULED MY CONSULT. WHICH IS NOT UNTIL DECEMBER 10. WHICH SUCKS A LITTLE BUT I AM TOOOOO HAPPY TO CARE.

SO WATCH OUT LOSER BENCH I WILL BE THERE SOON ENOUGH TO CAUSE TROUBLE MYSELF.

THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!!!!!

This week will be two months since I sent my application into OHIP and with the exception of two request for information I HAVE HEARD NOTHING.....

I am surprised that my application is taking sooooo long for a decision either way. Especially given that some people on this site have shared that they have recieved approval in a matter of days.

Last week I called both Thursday and Friday to talk to someone at OHIP and they were not answering the phone and even though they say they return calls in 24 hours. I have not had a phone call back.

I stood on that dreaded scale this morning to find that I have gained 12 pounds since applying....errrr

Thanks for letting me vent as I am running out of patience......

I went to my doctor's office today to get a copy of the letter that he wrote to OHIP. I hope that this will be it now and I will recieve my approval.

I have to give my doctor credit. This last letter he really stepped up to the plate. I was really worried as I had written a letter with support of the OH members to have him sign it but he wanted to put it into his own words.

I was happliy surprised to see that he included some of the information from the letter I presented him with.

I have to say that for once in a long time since this process started my hope is back. Please cross your fingers and toes for me that I will see the wonderful sign from the great person above through the Purlator truck in the next few days....

Then watch out loser bench cause I will be coming in with a bang!!!

 don't know how to react to this one. I am holding on and ready to cry. I just got off the phone with OHIP. I am shaking as I type this. They have not approved my DS.  Emily from the OHIP office indicated that my BMI was not high enough and that they were faxing a letter to my doctor looking for reccomendation for another type of surgery.

Where do I go from here????? I really had my heart set on the DS. It was a surgery I felt was best for me and now I don't know. I really need some advice and guidance along with some tissues as the tears are rolling down......

I went to see my GP today and saw the note that OHIP sent him. They are asking for reports on co-mobbities (my spelling is terrible but you know what I am saying). 

Here is the problem..... I have never had a sleep test and the only diabetes test I have had was when I was pregnant three times and it came back normal.

My doctor who I am with has been treating my weight for over a year now and has done tons of blood work and my damn body keeps saying for the most part that I am healthy. But my metabolism is slow......

I have been overweight since I was 14 and have struggled with EVERYTHING. I have seen and spoken to enough people about my weight and could answer their questions before they ask. 

OHIP asked how long I have been apparently depressed over my weight and if I have a psych report. Which I am not being treated for depression nor do I have a psych report. Who would not be upset, angry or hopeless over their weight.

My doctor wrote a note back but I am not hopeful after what he wrote. I feel that unless I purposely gain more weight and hope that I am doing damage I will never get this surgery. It does not matter that I am in pain and have never seen anyone about it because I knew why I had pain (being overweight) or that emotionally, mentally and I feel physically I can no longer handle it..

This really sucks....... Thanks for listening to my little pitty for me speech....

I had my appt. today with my family doctor.... He signed my papers and faxed them off. He was not overly hopeful that I will get approved with having a low BMI. God I hope he is wrong.....