Im 34, and have been really morbidly obese for about 10 years and have done every diet under the sun to loose weight. I have PCOS, which causes diabetes "Insulin resistance",high cholesterol, high blood pressure, depression, infertility, sleep abnea,trouble breathing. I have researched the R-N-Y for 8 years and seen the advances in medicine and the surgery. I'm prepared for a life change and a change in my life. The surgery is too costly on its own and my insurance seems not to want to pay as most dont . I'm only 34 and the way life is right now i cannot imagine going into my 40-50- or 60 being like this. I want to live life to the fullest and be active , Im a small person in a big body and want to live not die of this problem. I want to get the surgery before the end of the year and start the new year of my life.I have gone to seminars and have gone to the support groups Im ready for this life changing event , and willing to commit to the diet and life after surgery . Please help me. Select me to be on the show. Please. You can call me at 314-479-9926 or 314-872-7294 or 314-598-0022. please help me live.

Hi Penders2669,

I am sorry you are having such a rough time. Please hang in there and do not give up on yourself. You can do it!!

I just wanted to give you some insight about the show. All of the people on the show including myself do not receive any monetary compensation for doing the show. The surgeries, doctor visits, vitamins etc. are still your own responsibility. What we all get from doing the show is the ability to help and encourage someone in their journey, which in my opinion is awesome compensation!

Stay strong and keep fighting! I wish you the best of luck!

Sincerely,

Melissa

I know I would love to do the show too... I had been trying to send my story for a while but there was something wrong with the page.. I had no idea even to register on here till this very day.. Hopefully I will get heard also.. I know I live far from TX but I would try to get there some way some how... I am in dire need also.. I feel like I am a ticking time bomb..

As Melissa pointed out, just because you are on the show, that doesn't mean they do the surgery for free. You (or your insurance) still have to pay for it. If you have a doctor do it that is closer to you, you wouldn't have the added cost of travel to and from Texas and possibly a hotel. Plus every time you would need to go for a follow-up appointment, that would be an added expense. I would try to find a doctor closer to you.

I definitely feel the same way you do. I am 33 and I've been overweight since high school. After graduation with nothing to do, I blew up by being bored and nowhere to go. I would be happy to get things taken care of so I could be here for my son. I'm struggling too much now as it is and it seems to be getting worse everyday. I do feel your pain!