cwalck 1 Posted February 3, 2010 Because I am a diabetic and have sleep apnea, I had all my test reports available. Having the chest xray and uppper GI tomorrow and stress test next week and I am done that part. Also have the Psych eval next week. The doctor told me I could probably schedule at the end of the month because my insurance does not require any pre op diet care. I told him my head was not ready and that my husband had a week off in April for Easter and to schedule it then. There were 2 young women there just starting their journey and were shocked I was waiting. I explained that I was 60 and fat for 60 years. This is the only body I know and since I was not going to be thin the day after surgery, what is the difference of march 1 or April 5? So I cannot belive it. Up until Monday I was having the band and now am so happy to be having the sleeve because my insurance company is covering it. I am so grateful. I will be posting as soon as I am done!:blushing: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deedee 5 Posted February 5, 2010 Congratulations! I think it's great you're waiting until you feel ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cwalck 1 Posted February 5, 2010 Impressive weight loss! And in such a short amount of time. I am amazed. I hope i can do this. when I filled out the psych paperwork they asked 1-10, how successful do you think you'll be. I rated myself a 7. Only because I have done it so many times in my life and I get to that 35 pound mark and slide backwards. I want this to be different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiffykins 673 Posted February 5, 2010 Congrats on getting approval, and your date set ! ! ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thinoneday 445 Posted February 5, 2010 Because I am a diabetic and have sleep apnea, I had all my test reports available. Having the chest xray and uppper GI tomorrow and stress test next week and I am done that part. Also have the Psych eval next week. The doctor told me I could probably schedule at the end of the month because my insurance does not require any pre op diet care. I told him my head was not ready and that my husband had a week off in April for Easter and to schedule it then. There were 2 young women there just starting their journey and were shocked I was waiting. I explained that I was 60 and fat for 60 years. This is the only body I know and since I was not going to be thin the day after surgery, what is the difference of march 1 or April 5? So I cannot belive it. Up until Monday I was having the band and now am so happy to be having the sleeve because my insurance company is covering it. I am so grateful. I will be posting as soon as I am done!:wink1: What a fantastic outlook! It's always best to wait if your head says wait. . you are doing the right thing! Congratulations on choosing the sleeve and not that dreaded band. . . welcome to our world! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
