*Deep Breath*

[new_journey4me 1]

For some reason today I'm having some MAJOR anxiety about my upcoming surgery. I finally finish ALL my requirments that I had to endure in these past 9 months. I think it's all becoming reality now and it's just really hitting me hard that my life is going to change (for the better) in the next month or so. I've done so much research and have started to prepare myself, but it's still a crazy feeling to know that it's finally coming.

I think I'm also very nervous about getting approval from my insurance company, I think that's whats bothering me the most - the not knowing part. I don't see why I won't get approved, I have a BMI of 46 and I weight 273 @ 5'3". Plus I have polysistic ovary syndrom. And the company I work for is ALL about Health and Fitness. And it's a VERY VERY BIG company I work for. So I'm hoping that helps as well...

Sorry I'm going on and on, but it just feels better to talk about it on this site. At least I have people who really understand where I'm coming from. I'll keep everyone posted as of Wednesday when I'm done with everything and all my paper work gets submitted.

Thanks for listening!

[jensmallwood 0]

It's normal to be anxious! If you know that you meet your insurance company's "policy" for approving the surgery, I'm sure that will go smoothly.

Relax-- it's all good! :confused:

[Froggie D 1]

The wait is a killer, believe me I know! I had to change surgeons midstream and it was devastating. I decided that I would keep trying, no matter what, and it finally happened.

Even at the last visit with my surgeon, when I had done my cardiology consult, pulmonary consult, psychological consult, dietary consult, 8 week dietician program by phone, pre op, preop class, and had the insurance pre-approval in hand, I was fully expecting the surgeon to tell me why we could not do it.

Instead he looked at my chart and said, "OK." I looked at him and said, "Is that it?" He laughed and said, "Yep, see you Wednesday."

During the waiting time I tried to convince myself I did not really want to do it. I tried to find reasons it would be ok if they decided I could not have the surgery. I started protecting myself from the hurt if they rejected me again. I had a myriad of emotions and it was a roller coaster. I had them all, good, bad and ugly.

But it happened!!!!!! I am Day Four past surgery and doing fine.

Once your approval is in place and you are all set up, take some time to look at all your feelings again. If you are still unsure, talk to others, talk to your surgeon. Make an informed decision about what you really want and are able to truly commit to. If you decide not to do it, make that decision with confidence. If you go ahead, go ahead with conviction. It is your life. Don't feel bad either way.

I decided to go ahead with banding and I am looking forward to the best days of my life with the band and a new thin, acitve body!

We are with you!

[new_journey4me 1]

Thank you so much for the support! I'm so ready for this to happen. I think I'm just really anxous as well...this has been a LONG process and I just can't wait to start my journey!! I'm sure that everthing will turn out just fine. Positive thinking!! I'll keep you posted as to when I'm approved!! Wahoo!!

[AnneGG 0]

I'm in exactly the same place as you are, having completed all the requirements and still waiting for approval. My surgeon switched medical practices, and I find out April 20th if the requirements are met for his new practice. I'm pretty sure all will go well, but the waiting makes me anxious!

Hey, I just noticed you are in Naugatuck- I'm in Farmington.

Patience- God, grant me patience yesterday.