A traffic circle in the road of life

If you have ever been in a traffic circle you know that sometimes getting in and merging out getting out at the right stop is difficult. Sometime you have to circle around a second time. Well, I feel like i have been circling for a while now.

Yesterday I went to the Dr yesterday for my "decision visit" for weight loss surgery. I thought I knew going into this about what to expect from the day but I can't say that I am a little bit shocked and disappointed. He gave me my prescription for the optifast, but then he asked me which procedure I "decided" to have. Here is where the disappointment came in. I told him I would like to have the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG). He told me my insurance is on the fence about that procedure and I need to start thinking about a backup plan. I was shocked. I have the policy in hand. I thought why would they not allow that. They say they will. So, the next obvious question is well, how long does it take to get an answer from the insurance company? He told me it only takes a couple of days for the insurance company to decide BUT it would probably be the end of the week before they got it submitted. So, I again have missed the turn off on the road of life and I am circling around again. For yet another 2 weeks.

A journey that starts with one step

So, at the ripe old age of 38 I feel like my life is pretty well together. I am married, have 2 wonderful kids, a dog, 2 cats and everything else a person could want. I guess that should be the end of the story. Unfortunately that is the beginning.

I like so many others am fighting obesity. I have been overweight for at least 15 years. I have in that time gained and lost probably 700 lbs. Losing weight is easy. Gaining is even easier.

So today is like so many other days. A fresh start. My goal to day is simply to drink lots of water. I was told the other day to focus on one goal at a time. We will see how this works out.