I haven't been around and blogging. I had to step away and just let the 3 months go by without stressing and obsessing. Life got busy with my usual summer activities with the kids home and the time has flown!

My 90 days required by the insurance ended Sunday, July 5th. I saw my WLS yesterday and he thinks everything will be smooth sailing, but I am the first patient from their office to try to get approval with Aetna's new 3 mo process. He asked why I was doing the 3mo instead of the usual 6 mo process. My answer? "Why wait 6 when you only need 3?" Get this done as soon as possible so I have 3 more months of my life with this tool.

I have to admit, I haven't really lost anything. My PCP was actually worried that if I did I might be denied since I was so close to meeting the 40BMI anyway. Maybe I have the wrong attitude but I have a mindset of "last meal". Last night I enjoyed a great Chicken Fried Steak. Not at all healthy, but so good. But I wouldn't eat that after having the band, whether I could or not. I am drinking soda. I know I won't be able to afterwards so why start now? I have been drinking more Tea and Crystal Lite but I don't see why to stop now.

My WLS seems to feel the same way also. No preop diet required, except to concentrate on low fat. I do intend to do that. He said he felt there was no reason to go to protein shakes before the surgery since I will be sick enough of them afterwards!

I see my PCP for my final visit next Thursday. Just my luck that he is on vacation this week so I have to wait! As soon as he writes the insurance letters they can be submitted and the approval wait begins. My surgeon can schedule within a week or two. Ideally I want the first Thursday in August--the 6th. That will give me several weeks to heal before I have commitments I need to keep the end of August and beginning of September.

I can't decide if I am more excited, nervous or just downright scared!