Approved! (But Petrified Now!)

[Ssilian 67]

I just got the word that my insurance approved my surgery for June 14. After 12 long months of mandatory counseling, I couldn't wait to hear this news. Then 15 minutes later, my stomach started doing flips because reality just set in. I'm petrified now! I wanted this so bad and I am probably feeling what other people have felt but reading about it for the last 6 months still doesn't make the way I feel any less real! Maybe it's the finality of it all -- knowing that they can't put my stomach back once it's done. Gosh I feel like a fool -- I should be jumping for joy!

[iwannabslim 67]

Don't feel like a fool. I felt/feel the same way, and I don't even have a date yet. I think it is perfectly normal to have some trepidation. This is a major change. We will come through this and wonder what we were so worried about. Good luck to you!

[Ssilian 67]

Thank you for the kind words!

[LittleC 1]

Although I've been reading many forum posts this is my first post. Didn't join until I received a surgery date. Somehow getting the date turned this into reality which is very exciting. I know exactly what you are feeling right now and very happy for you. You're on your way.

[Wolfgirl1978 256]

My date is also June 14th!!! I am also petrified!!!

[beautifulnewme2012 164]

I just got the word that my insurance approved my surgery for June 14. After 12 long months of mandatory counseling' date=' I couldn't wait to hear this news. Then 15 minutes later, my stomach started doing flips because reality just set in. I'm petrified now! I wanted this so bad and I am probably feeling what other people have felt but reading about it for the last 6 months still doesn't make the way I feel any less real! Maybe it's the finality of it all -- knowing that they can't put my stomach back once it's done. Gosh I feel like a fool -- I should be jumping for joy![/quote']

I felt the same way...it wore off after a while. Now I am just anxious to get the surgery for many reasons but mostly this is going to be such a big change. And I want to start ironing out the new plan...good luck!!

[Ssilian 67]

@wolfgirl: we need to stay in touch. It could be very theraputic to talk to someone going thru it w/me!

@beautifulnewme2012: that makes sense. Since i have a month maybe the bad feelings will ebb! Lol

[beautifulnewme2012 164]

@wolfgirl: we need to stay in touch. It could be very theraputic to talk to someone going thru it w/me!

@beautifulnewme2012: that makes sense. Since i have a month maybe the bad feelings will ebb! Lol

I think as it gets closer you will start getting anxious and excited to get it over with!

[Wolfgirl1978 256]

I would love to keep in touch!

[Wolfgirl1978 256]

My surgeons office called yesterday to change my date to the 12th!