My Operation

[BigRob777]

A bunch of you know that I was supposed to be getting gastric surgery on Monday, so I thought I'd post this update. For clarification, I was scheduled for lap band surgery, to basically put a fancy hose clamp on my stomach. My insurance company in all its wisdom and unselfishness, has a new ruling, that says that I have to have 6 months of a regulated diet, within the last 24 months, in order for them to pay for the surgery. This is just an effort to get out of paying for so many surgeries.

Well, my last monitored diet was a few months too long ago and they now want me to go through another diet. To make matters worse, if I lose too much weight on the diet, which I've always "yoyo'd" from, I won't qualify for the surgery. I have to be 100 pounds overweight to qualify. I doubt if I'll be able to lose that much weight in 6 months. Actually, I guarantee (heh heh) that I won't. I just wanted to be able to go to Hawaii this year at a much lower weight.

Well, here's my "before picture": My current weight is 398.6 pounds.

WARNING: DON'T VIEW THESE PICS ON AN EMPTY STOMACH!

I appreciate your prayers and need them even more now. It's very depressing news for me and Claudia (my wife). I need wisdom.

Blessings,
Rob

 

[Paul in OKC]

We will be praying for you, Rob. His plan is rarely what WE think it ought to be, but is always perfect. (I know, things you've heard before and know....) Thank you for sharing.

 

[Tom McMillan]

I'll be praying for wisdom for you & comfort & peace for you and your wife Rob---I know the One who'll give that to you & I know you do too!!

 

[rherrell]

Good luck Rob!

 

[BigRob777]

Thank you guys. Yes, I've heard that all before, but it still encourages me and I do appreciate you.
Rob

 

[rickstef]

Rob,

The U of Delaware diploma, your's or a family member's.

Go Blue Hens, or in the case of me, Go Mud Hens(earth science major)

Rick

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Rob, as you know LOML had the surgery on Aug. so if you need any info don't give it a second thought just call or e-mail us. BTW lost 40lbs so far.

 

[cowchaser]

Good luck Rob. Don't shave the beard that's 40lbs alone. []

 

[airrat]

I hope all goes well Rob. Keep the faith

 

[GaryMGg]

Best to you; I hope it works out for you.

 

[alamocdc]

Will do, buddy! And remember, just 'cause it don't work out like we wanted it to, doesn't mean it wasn't for the best.[]

 

[wdcav1952]

Man proposes and God disposes.

Hang in there, Rob, we're all pulling for you.

 

[Geo in Winnipeg]

Good luck Rob, we're both praying for you.

 

[Nolan]

Hope all works well for you. Good Luck and man isnt managed care great!! Boy can I tell some stories.[}]

 

[Poppy]

Rob I think Paul phrased it best, you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[BigRob777]

All,
Wow, this is what I have come to expect from my family here at IAP. Thank you all for your encouragement and prayers. I just found out that I have 4 months and 6 days to wait, from today. We're going on our first-ever cruise the week before that, but I really have to watch what I eat. We're feeling in much better spirits about this whole thing now, so your prayers are working.
Blessings,
Rob

 

[Jim15]

The best of luck Rob, my prayers are with you.

 

[Ligget]

Jim we are all thinking of you![]

 

[BigRob777]

Thanks Guys. Mark, I figure you were talking to me (Rob). []

Rob

 

[TBone]

Rob,

Good luck wishes and prayers for success and good health are with you.

 

[Daniel]

Rob, You have my prayers, and best wishes.

 

[BigRob777]

Rickstef,
I forgot to answer your question. My wife got her Masters' from the U of D. We live a mile away.

Thanks Daniel,
Rob

 

[GBusardo]

Rob, Best of luck!! I was just thinking about you yesterday, hoping things were going well. Keep us informed. []

 

[BigRob777]

Thanks Gary,
I'll do that. I'll use this format as it seems like the best way.
Rob

 

[dalemcginnis]

What can I say that hasn't been said already. I'm praying for you.

 

[Darley]

All the best Rob, keep walking[]

 

[Kalai]

Hi Big Rob, I hope things go well for you, if you do come to Hawaii I hope it is on the Big Island and I hope you look me up, I will make sure you go back with more weight than when you came but this weight you can drop off in your wood shop when you get home, I got lotsa heavy Hawaiian wood here, aloha.

Chris
Kalai[]

 

[BigRob777]

Chris,
Now that kinda weight, I can deal with. It will be on the big island and it will be in June. Can you PM me with your address? I'll google map it and see how close you are. I'll be in the coffee belt (Kailua Kona). Maybe I can bring something from the mainland that you can use. I have tons of curly maple.
Rob

 

[jscola]

Good luck Rob ! I will be keeping you in my prayers! Joe S

 

[TAld]

Rob,
Wife and I will keep you and your family in our prayers daily. We will also pray for the wisdom and knowledge which you seek. Remember, ask and you shall receive. We will also pray for the Doctor who will be performing the procedure. May the Great Physician be by your side!!

Tom and Brenda

 

[BigRob777]

Wow, I am truly blessed. Thank you. I really have a lot to be thankful for this year and you folks here are a major part of that.
Rob

 

[SteveRoberts]

Best wishes from us as well Rob, we are avid cruisers and have the pounds to show for it, I hope all goes well and Gods speed on your recovery.

Steve & Amy