Got approved--now it's "real"

[nervousnellie 50]

I was so excited about the thought of surgery. I have researched for years and was comfortable with my decision. Then, I got approved. It became so real (I was somewhat doubtful I would get approved) and I am so anxious all of the sudden. I don't think I am nervous about the actual procedure (my husband is a dr. and I have a lot of faith in modern medicine), but I am scared of the major changes I know are coming in my life. I do not know anyone who has had weight loss surgery to talk with. I am going to my first support group this week, so I am sure that will be helpful as well.

Thanks for letting me vent....I think it is somewhat therapeutic just to type out my worries!

[makemyownluck 785]

I hear you. When I started this journey, I had such drama with the first surgeon I was referred to, my insurance woes and I ended up having to change surgeons, change insurance... it got to the point that I was more consumed with getting approved than actually having the surgery. Then I finally finished all my pre-op requirements and it was submitted to insurance. I thought "Well, here we go, another battle..." and was shocked that I was not only approved, but that they approved me WITHIN 2 DAYS. Amazing! I'm less than two weeks from surgery day and I swear I call the doctors office at least once a week just to verify "We're a go for surgery, right? I don't have anything else to do?" Thankfully, the staff is really understanding and patient, they don't mind reassuring me that everything is okay.

Now that I'm actually doing the pre-op diet and the day is getting closer and closer, my nerves are TOTALLY shot. This is a major life change! There are things I'll never do again! Silly things that shouldn't make me sad, but they've given me such pleasure in my past -- but I know I'm ready for it. I wouldn't have fought this hard to get to this point if I didn't really want it. I can't stand the wait!!

[Amanda626 153]

I felt the same, so glad to know it's normal lol! I'm 6 weeks out now and so happy!!

[lizrox 3]

I am in the same boat! Nothing was real until I got the approval and then a little bit of panic hit me. It all seemed to be going really fast, but now that I realize that I am under control of all of this things have nicely calmed down. I received my official surgery date today - May 23rd. I know I will miss my old habits but nearly every post I read the person doesn't regret the decision. I find a lot of comfort in that Best of luck getting through it all.

[Iniysa 157]

Either my doc submitted my application today or they will do it Monday. It's true, I have done all of this pre-stuff, and yet it won't be real until I am approved.

[nervousnellie 50]

It's good to know my anxiety is somewhat normal! Thanks!

[s7tduggi 8]

As of today I am officially scheduled for May 7th! There is an equal mixture of excitedness and nervousness within me! Congrats on your approval, thats one more step in the right direction! When I ended the phone call, I was like, "Its REAL, this is really happening! I start my pre-op diet this coming Tuesday! Ahh!

[ajeeprider 94]

I too was so focused in the beginning with getting approved I completely forgot about the surgery. So here I am the day before surgery doing my reality check about every couple of hours. Looking at the clock...asking myself "where will you be tomorrow at this time"? This is so real now....as I stare at my preop instructions and my bottle of germicide body scrub knowing I am only a day away.....scary on this side of surgery.