Yesterday, July 24th, I got a message from Dr. Jumper saying that he cleared me for surgery but he would consult with Dr. Ehrlich and tell him that I would have to take a medication during surgery for a precaution...okay, that I can deal with.

Very good news!!

Then, I went to work and there was a voicemail from Kevin (the patient advocate at Dr. Ehrlich's office). I called him back and he said he had almost all the test results except for Dr. Jumper's. I told him that I had just completed the cardiac tests the day before but Dr. Jumper had called me that day and said he had given me clearance. Kevin said he had already started working on getting the insurance approval and since he has a great working relationship with Oxford Health, he had just about everything he needed to get my approval. In fact, he said we should know by next week. He is sooooo awesome and great to talk to. He is always soooo enthusiastic and he makes me feel like I am the only person he is concerned with. Which I know I'm not but he is such a great person!

You go Kevin!!!

The only thing was that Dr. Ehrlich was out on vacation (which I am sure is well needed AND deserved) but still, we should know by next week.

This weekend I am going to pick up the rest of what I need for the pre-op diet. I already have the SF popsicles and SF Jello so I only have to get some juices, decaf coffee, herbal tea, Splenda and some broths.

Tomorrow my daughter is coming with my new granddaughter for a short visit. She is such a little angel!

They will be moving to Florida in a few weeks...

I will miss them both but will be looking forward to taking a trip to see them...and hopefully be a thinner me by then. I figure I could see my sister while I am down there.

That would be excellent!!

I am more than ready and getting very excited. I can't wait to start my new life...