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Hi Beloveds,
I need to save my life--literally and not exaggerating. I have FINALLY found a way to obtain financing for a gastric bypass surgery that we can afford the payments per month!! All that is standing in my way is that I am short $1,600.00 for the down payment and fees for the surgery. I was evaluated by the bariatric surgeon last year and it was determined I need to have the gastric bypass as I am not a candidate for the sleeve or other procedures because of prior health issues.
Let me give you a little history:
In 2007 I had Lapband surgery and as a result I lost about 100 lbs. My weight fluctuated but I lost a significant amount of weight that helped with some of my health issues. But about 3+ years ago I had to have emergency surgery to REMOVE the lap band as my stomach closed up and I could not even keep water down. After the removal I ended up gaining all of the weight back plus some. I've gained a significant amount of more weight in less than two years.
I did go last year in April to see a bariatric surgeon, Dr. Michael Seger, at BMI of Texas to see if I could get the surgery funded. CareCredit's payments were as much as a house payment and not feasible and my insurance denied the surgery once again--even with letters from my physicians stating it is medically necessary. The surgeon stated I am not eligible for a sleeve due to the precious surgeries and that I do need gastric bypass. I also previously posted a Go Fund Me Page hoping to finance the surgery that way but I did not receive any donations.
My health has taken a turn for the worse in the past year. I’m on over 10 medications. Extreme Obesity is causing significant health issues that are becoming life threatening. Every physician I have - Cardiologist, Nephrologist, PCP, Pulmonologist, Gastroenterologist, and Colon Surgeon have told me I need to lose weight and I need to do so soon. As recent as a week and a half ago I was given a grim prognosis and told that if I don't lose some significant weight soon I will end up needing comfort care. I am embarrassed to say that I am 220 pounds overweight now. My employer spoke with me this week and has concerns about my health and I am running low on PTO. Not to mention it is extremely painful and difficult to walk and maneuver around and breathe. None of this is unacceptable!
I have been trying all kinds of weight loss programs to no avail. I have been praying and affirming for a solution and help for a long time. And with the news I have had in the past couple of weeks I have been praying, affirming, surrendering to my highest good and asking God for a MIRACLE. AND I RECEIVED A HUGE MIRACLE on Thursday--FINANCING WE CAN AFFORD through Denefits with BMI of Texas. I just have to come up with $1,600 more and I can have the surgery in the next couple of weeks. The loans for the surgeon, Dr. Seger, and the anesthesiologist, and the Foundations Hospital stay will max us out and we cannot add any more to the monthly payments so another loan for the additional $1,600 is not feasible.
I have a support system and know that the food addiction has to be treated and that this surgery is a tool and not a solution. Dr. Seger and his staff at BMI of Texas are extremely supportive and have support groups and systems in place to help facilitate long term successful outcomes. My friend Debbie Burnip has been through this surgery with successful outcomes and is an inspiration and support. I also know that exercise is key. But quite frankly, I need to be around for a while. I am not ready to give up and die a slow unnecessary death being in "comfort care". I am married to a wonderful, magnificent, soul mate and we have plans for our future. I need to be able to be healthy to continue creating this lovely life we have together. We just found out that we are going to be first time grandparents. I love what I do for work and I need to be able to do and be at my best to serve the community and the children of the organization I work with--I don't need to lose my job over my health. I need the freedom and joy that I have been imagining that I will experience. I will be able to bike ride and walk and live life to the fullest. I will be able to breathe and do every day activities I used to take for granted. I am ready for Joy - I'm ready to be free of this weight, this burden on myself that I created--I need to create a new healthy LIFE.
With all of that said, it leads me to put this out there to our friends and family and ask for your financial help. If you can afford to help with even just a few dollars you will help ensure this happens for me. It will mean more to me than I could ever express. It would mean you literally helped save my life. If you cannot afford anything and you would like to support please feel free to share this and maybe someone who sees this might be able to help. I know that God is bringing the Universe to support me with the way and timing all this has happened. So I KNOW that I will somehow have the funding. And in just a couple of weeks I will be able to jump start this new Life of Freedom and Health.
Love,
Belinda
I need to save my life--literally and not exaggerating. I have FINALLY found a way to obtain financing for a gastric bypass surgery that we can afford the payments per month!! All that is standing in my way is that I am short $1,600.00 for the down payment and fees for the surgery. I was evaluated by the bariatric surgeon last year and it was determined I need to have the gastric bypass as I am not a candidate for the sleeve or other procedures because of prior health issues.
Let me give you a little history:
In 2007 I had Lapband surgery and as a result I lost about 100 lbs. My weight fluctuated but I lost a significant amount of weight that helped with some of my health issues. But about 3+ years ago I had to have emergency surgery to REMOVE the lap band as my stomach closed up and I could not even keep water down. After the removal I ended up gaining all of the weight back plus some. I've gained a significant amount of more weight in less than two years.
I did go last year in April to see a bariatric surgeon, Dr. Michael Seger, at BMI of Texas to see if I could get the surgery funded. CareCredit's payments were as much as a house payment and not feasible and my insurance denied the surgery once again--even with letters from my physicians stating it is medically necessary. The surgeon stated I am not eligible for a sleeve due to the precious surgeries and that I do need gastric bypass. I also previously posted a Go Fund Me Page hoping to finance the surgery that way but I did not receive any donations.
My health has taken a turn for the worse in the past year. I’m on over 10 medications. Extreme Obesity is causing significant health issues that are becoming life threatening. Every physician I have - Cardiologist, Nephrologist, PCP, Pulmonologist, Gastroenterologist, and Colon Surgeon have told me I need to lose weight and I need to do so soon. As recent as a week and a half ago I was given a grim prognosis and told that if I don't lose some significant weight soon I will end up needing comfort care. I am embarrassed to say that I am 220 pounds overweight now. My employer spoke with me this week and has concerns about my health and I am running low on PTO. Not to mention it is extremely painful and difficult to walk and maneuver around and breathe. None of this is unacceptable!
I have been trying all kinds of weight loss programs to no avail. I have been praying and affirming for a solution and help for a long time. And with the news I have had in the past couple of weeks I have been praying, affirming, surrendering to my highest good and asking God for a MIRACLE. AND I RECEIVED A HUGE MIRACLE on Thursday--FINANCING WE CAN AFFORD through Denefits with BMI of Texas. I just have to come up with $1,600 more and I can have the surgery in the next couple of weeks. The loans for the surgeon, Dr. Seger, and the anesthesiologist, and the Foundations Hospital stay will max us out and we cannot add any more to the monthly payments so another loan for the additional $1,600 is not feasible.
I have a support system and know that the food addiction has to be treated and that this surgery is a tool and not a solution. Dr. Seger and his staff at BMI of Texas are extremely supportive and have support groups and systems in place to help facilitate long term successful outcomes. My friend Debbie Burnip has been through this surgery with successful outcomes and is an inspiration and support. I also know that exercise is key. But quite frankly, I need to be around for a while. I am not ready to give up and die a slow unnecessary death being in "comfort care". I am married to a wonderful, magnificent, soul mate and we have plans for our future. I need to be able to be healthy to continue creating this lovely life we have together. We just found out that we are going to be first time grandparents. I love what I do for work and I need to be able to do and be at my best to serve the community and the children of the organization I work with--I don't need to lose my job over my health. I need the freedom and joy that I have been imagining that I will experience. I will be able to bike ride and walk and live life to the fullest. I will be able to breathe and do every day activities I used to take for granted. I am ready for Joy - I'm ready to be free of this weight, this burden on myself that I created--I need to create a new healthy LIFE.
With all of that said, it leads me to put this out there to our friends and family and ask for your financial help. If you can afford to help with even just a few dollars you will help ensure this happens for me. It will mean more to me than I could ever express. It would mean you literally helped save my life. If you cannot afford anything and you would like to support please feel free to share this and maybe someone who sees this might be able to help. I know that God is bringing the Universe to support me with the way and timing all this has happened. So I KNOW that I will somehow have the funding. And in just a couple of weeks I will be able to jump start this new Life of Freedom and Health.
Love,
Belinda