Overweight

Question

Posted by: Just Saying | 2012/08/23

Overweight

As I type this letter, I sit here with tears streaming down my face. Tears of joy, as I might have just been thrown a lifeline.
After following Fatty Boom Boom''s posts, I started exploring the option of bariatric surgery only to establish that the cost was way out of my reach at well over R100 000.00.

I am also severly overweight, and have struggled all my life with yo-yo dieting, losing, gainin, losing gaining, and with each gain, ending up larger than ever before. I have tried telling myself that I now accept myself the way I am, but I know that I am only lying to myself, becaue I hate how I feel and what I see in the mirror
I contacted my medical aid, who have confirmed that they will consider funding for bariatric surgery, provided I meet the clinical criteria.

I''m so excited I don''t know what to do with myself. I''m making my appointment to see a surgeon at the bariatric centre so here goes.........

Not what you were looking for? Try searching again, or ask your own question

Our expert says:

CyberShrink

Hey, thanks so much for reporting tears of joy ! What a pleasant change ! Dont get too excited, as the decisions of medical aids are mysterious, but this does sound promising. Medical Aids do need to recognize that such surgery may be very cost-effective if they work in reducing many of your other present and future problems related to the excess weight. And don't forget that good advice from a dietician and on exercise, is still useful and effective.
Let us know how things proceed

The information provided does not constitute a diagnosis of your condition. You should consult a medical practitioner or other appropriate health care professional for a physical exmanication, diagnosis and formal advice. Health24 and the expert accept no responsibility or liability for any damage or personal harm you may suffer resulting from making use of this content.