Kimmy

I leave for the hospital in 1 1/2 hours to start a new chapter in my life! SOOOOO Nervous!

Got home from the hospital today and I;m so sore, The worst thing is my arms from the IV - the look like watermelons. So red and really tight. Otherwise, feel pretty good. I was going to go back to work tomorrow (working from home at desk) but decided to hold off til Tuesday. I am still so very tired. I can be talking to someone and jusf fall asleep! Walking does help with the pain.

Good Luck!!! My turn on Friday!!

I am getting the sleeve on Friday, Dec 3, 2010. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. I've been waking up in the middle of the night and can't back to sleep. My mind is racing. I tried to get this surgery last July, my husband went with me to the first two initial doctor appointments, we were both so excited about it. After three months of dieting, psyc, and physical assessment - Aetna turned me down. Looking back, this was probably a blessing. At the first of Oct last year, my husband was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. If I would have had the surgery, it would have been during that time and I would have been a mess. My husband died on May 14, 2010 - My focus now is to get healthy and not to leave my children parentless. Aetna approved me this year (I guess, I've been fat enough long enough???) But, now I have noone to help me the way a spouse would help each other. I don't know if that makes sense. I have three children - all grown, and they would do anything for me, but I guess I'm nervous about being alone going through this..... There is no doubt in my mind I want to have this done. I know husband wanted me to have it, he would have loved to see me sexy again! LOL - he thought I was sexy at my heaviest (goofy man). We were married for 26 years when he died. I have told some of the ladies from church I'm having this done and they are very supportive and I know they are praying hard for me. Maybe I'll take some Advil PM tonight!

I'll be praying for you. My surgery is Friday and I'll be crazy nuts Thursday night - I know it!

Thanks Holly! I'm on liquids too ): I have two business dinners this week and I'm going to have to order soup and just not eat the "good stuff" It will be all worth it.

Mine is this Friday - Dec 3rd! I tried to have it last year and was denied by my insurance. This year - approved! So excited and nervous at the same time.

I just found out I was denied by Aetna. I am so upset. Now I have to go through an appeal process. I just want to crawl in a hole. I haven't rec'd the official letter yet, but just got off the phone with the insurance company. They said my doctor's office did not provide the surgical prep regimen. That they need that and the fastest way to get appealed is the surgeon to call in a do a "peer to peer" with the insurance company. I called the doctor's office and they don't know what the surgical prep regimen is and the doctor does not do "peer to peer". After several more calls - I have to wait for the official letter and send in a letter of appeal. I am sick to my stomach. I am very upset that my surgeon can not make a phone call on my behalf. Is this going to happen for me???? I can't quit crying.....

Well, after many discussions with the office staff - the girl that is handling this is fairly new. So I'm going to give them a break. The fact the doc won't do a peer to peer still upsets but, one of the girl friends used this doctor and I really feel comfortable with him. So for now - I'm not going to change doctors. I did send in my part of the appeal yesterday and the doctor's office said they sent theirs in as well. SO - we'll see what happens! The doctor I'm going to is Dr. Carter in Arlington, Texas. Pray for me!

I found out yesterday, I was denied by Aetna. I know exactly how you feel. I didn't see it coming at all. They said I have to wait until I rec'v my "official" denial letter - then I can appeal. I'm SO UPSET and right there with you! Good luck to you - I'll add you to my prayer!

I thought this same thing all night last night! Thanks all for agreeing with that little voice in my head.

Tex, thank you I will call right now. And 123, I thank you for the prayers. They are very much appreciated. I feel this is my last hope and I feel it slipping away........

You should be very proud of yourself! Great job!! I hope I have such great results.

I can only say one word about this entire thread - "WOW"

My paperwork will be submitted to my insurance company on July 17th. My doc is shooting for end of July or first week in August! I am so excited. I can not wait to start this new chapter in my life. This is going to be a life changing event, a life style change for me. My hubby and kids are very supportive. My youngest son, who is an athelete (rec'd a football scholarhip) - at first he told me it was the lazy way to loose weight. Now that we've had many discusssion about it and he understands how much my life style will change I don't think he feels that way anymore. But I think deep down alot of people feel this same way. I need to point them towards this discusson board! Doesn't sound like it's going to be a walk in the park. Sounds like alot of work that I am so ready for! Good luck and my prayers go out to you all!

OH, I'm so jealous! Congratulations. I wish the best of luck on your journey. A lady I work with had the procedure done about a year ago and she said a trick she learned was. In the morning, she would always (and still is) sick to her stomach from all mucus in her stomach. She told me to drink some hot tea first thing in the am and it will wash all that yucky stuff out of your pouch. She like peppermint tea the best! Good luck to you! The lady I work with has lost over 100lbs!

Yes, I had to answer the "Book" of questions. The nurse did tell me, after my appointment on the 17th, they will submit all the paperwork to my insurance and that my insurance is usually really quick responding (one or two days!) I have Aetna.

I go for all my tests on the 17th. I am so excited to start this new chapter in my life. COME ON ALREADY!!!! Good luck to you! How were the tests? What did you have to do?