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3 February 2010:  I have completed all of my preoperative workup successfully, and I'm now just waiting to get the preauthorization from the insurance complany to go ahead with the surgery.  Although I'm a little spooked about the surgery itself, I know in my heart I've made the right decision, and I've got a great support system in place.  I started the pre-operative diet on 26 January- it's going well (I've lost 13 pounds so far!).  At this point, it's a patience game.7 Febuary 2010:  Was told last week that, due to cancellations because of the crazy weather we've had, I'm likely not to have my surgery until mid-March.  Ugh!  Plenty of time to go bonkers!!19 February 2010:  I finally have a surgery date!!!!!  Good heavens, it's only a week from today!!!!!  I lucked out- there was a cancellation, and because I stuck with the preop diet, I was able to take the opening.  Now, I have a lot to do, cleaning up at work.  I'm planning on working from home for about a month after surgery, so I can get my diet stabilized before I have to do that 2-hour-each-way commute again.  Off to the hospital first thing in the morning to get labs drawn.  This week will flash by, I know, and suddenly, I'll be recovering :-)