SLEEVED in ONE more day and a WAKE UP!!!-12/20

[albertogunz 1]

I have the approval letter in hand, I received the call from Surgery admissions on Friday, and I still feel like I'll be turned away at the hospital for some kind of glitch-LOL. I just made it by the skin of my teeth... My Insurance company (Health Partners) is dropping WLS coverage beginning 01/01/2011. It has been such a long journey. I will believe it's all going to happen as soon as they put me under. Monday morning, Dec. 20th 7:30 AM couldn't come any faster. I am excited and nervous all at once.

I guess it was all meant to be, I feel very fortunate and grateful for this chance. Thank you everyone out here for helping me with my decision. Almost got Lap-Band. Tiffykins, Texas-T, and Monk you were instrumental in helping me through making this decision. I feel hopeful of being healthy again.

The Pre-Op liquid diet was not that bad-Only cheated once with a bite of pizza, I took from one of my kids, (I couldn't stand watching them eat it anymore-I was going to eat one of them if I didn't get a taste) other than that it was a lot easier than I expected. Don't fear the liquid diet Pre-Op candidates-You can do it for sure if I can!God willing everything will go well on Monday and I will finally be sleeved. I'm going to need to lean on you all for support, the journey is just beginning and i know I can't do it alone. I need you guys to keep me accountable.Thanks for being there for me, and listening to me rant up to this point.

[Oopsseedaisy 90]

I am sending you the very best wishes on a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery.

[Plumpy 1]

I can't believe your insurance company is going to drop WLS, when the benefits of reaching a healthy weight have been proven over and over again. Very short-sighted of them when you think what they could be paying out for the complications of diabetes over many years to come.

Anyhoo...... best of luck for operation day - I'm sure you'll be bouncing around in no time, making those of us who are still waiting for the op extremely envious.

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

Good luck. I'll be thinking about ya as I scurry around the house getting ready for my surgery a few hours later!!

[Kimmes 38]

Congrats and God bless! Sending prayers and best wishes your way Monday morning. Cheers to you - 2011 will be a great year for you!

Kim

[MommyTawnie 3]

Congrats to you!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.. I am being scoped on the day of your surgery to insure all is ok for my surgery Tuesday!!

[divajksn 4]

All the best to you...You are having surgery on my birthday! Speedy recovery and keep us updated.

[Becca 108]

Good luck! You will do great.

[MRSKOUBiK 27]

You're probably about half way through your surgery (IF YOU LIVE IN THE SAME TIME ZONE AS ME!)

But, I wish you a quick and easy recovery