MamaMelly

Hey everyone. Got my surgery date. August 2nd. Gulp!! I'm super terrified. And excited and anxious and everything else I'm sure you're experiencing as well. Anyone interested in being a text/email buddy??

Yay!!! Now to wait til Friday....

Hey everyone, I thought people in the group could share where they are in the WLS process and any prayer requests they may have! My name is Melanie, I just received insurance approval last week and am anxiously awaiting to hear the date of my surgery. I am just praying for peace of mind leading up to my surgery. My greatest fear is that I will leave my one year old son without a mother.... But I try to just stay positive and focused on how much better our life can be once I am healthier in mind, body, and soul! God bless!

Wow, what a great story! I got a shiver reading it What a blessing!

Oh i'm very sorry to hear this! Hopefully, with the COBRA you can just go as planned! As others said, with no lapse in coverage, you shouldn't have to repeat anything. Good luck and keep us posted!

I have my insurance approval and am waiting on a date. I too am nervous...I have a 1 year old and panic when I think of worse case scenarios. But I know this will make our lives so much better!

Thank you for your posts! The majority of my anxiety comes from the fact that I've had some major health scares/complications in the last few years. Super long story, but basically I had a complicated pregnancy (blood pressure issues, gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia post delivery) followed by a gallbladder surgery 4 months later (surgery itself went okay, but had to have several endoscopic procedures from lingering pain-diagnosed with sphincter of odi disorder) Moral of the story is I feel like i'm cursed with medical procedures, and I don't want a leak or worse! But you are right, I need to stay focused and positive. I want to better my life for myself as well as my family! One day at a time.......

Hey everyone, so I got my insurance approval last week and am waiting to hear when my surgery will be. I literally just spent the majority of the day on this site, reading posts and information. I went from being excited, to anxious, to dreading, and back again. Can anyone offer any words of advice to get someone through the first couple of weeks? I know there is going to be a lot that I have to deal with (learning new ways of thinking and eating and coping and life!) I need to just take a step back and deal with it one step at a time. What did people find useful in the beginning?

Hey everyone! Glad your surgeries went well! I'm waiting to hear the date of mine....don't know why they take so long to let you know! Hope this forum stays somewhat active.

I would try to have a baby, and then do surgery.

Hey everyone, Found out last Friday I got approved for my sleeve. Of course, I have to pay my portion before they will put me on the books. I managed to get my portion together and get it paid on Tuesday. They say I should hear within a week or two when my surgery date is! Anxiously awaiting.....

Patrick, How are you doing/feeling?

I'm glad it went well!!! Good luck on your journey!

Wow, I don't really have a lot to offer in terms of advice but just wanted to let you know I am sorry for your experience! Get another opinion asap! It could save your life! I understand it is out of pocket, but one consultation won't be that expensive and then you could go from there. your doctor sounds very unprofessional!