Diana69

Just got the call for my sleeve surgery. It will be on December 21st. Pre-op appointment on December 14th!! So excited!! Merry Christmas to me!! So nervous and excited at the same time.

Thanks for all the advice!!! So excited!! I have to go and get some "protein" stock for when I get home. Also trying to wrap up all my Christmas shopping and getting everything wrapped so I can just rest up after surgery and enjoy Christmas. The less stress the better!! Good luck all you December 21st sleevers!!

The surgeons office submitted my paperwork to the insurance company BC/BS Federal on November the 15th. I was approved on the 17th....Then I just had to wait for the surgery scheduler to call me to schedule the date for the procedure. When I originally went to the "seminar" in late August I had it in my mind that I was going in for the lapband but then changed my mind to the sleeve after researching the band. I had to go to a baratric doctor for 3 months prior and do the nutrition appointment as well as a pysch consult. It went really smooth for me. I had my primary private practice physician send my weight records which had a lot of notes about me and my weight history. I am so ready to change my life. It is funny how people that I tell say "What! Right before Christmas!!" and another person wants to take me out for my "Last Meal" They make me feel like I am a prisoner on death row picking out my last meal. I guess it is kind of like I am "putting to death" the old me and starting a new life. I am so ready!! December 21st: The 1st day of the rest of my NEW life!! Thanks for all the advice!! I'm making my list!!

I have been following this site for a couple of months now and just needed the courage to jump in. Today I just received my approval for my sleeve surgery. I have not scheduled a surgery date as of yet but am very excited to do so. Everyone on this sight has been an inspiration to me. I really feel stronger just knowing I am not alone. I am excited to start my new life and enjoy sharing my journey with all of you. I am from Indiana and will be having my surgery in Indianapolis. I am 42 years old. Go SLEEVERS!!!!