ANXIOUS

[1sassygal 60]

Ok, so I've done ALL my testings and my doctor sent in his 6notes as required. I'm having pre surgical testing on 7/18 and my doctor should be submitting my medical clearance

Letter to my surgeons office on 7/19. This then has to be sent to my ins co for approval!! WHY AM I ANXIOUS? My surgery date was changed from Aug 5 to Aug 1 and I haven't gotten ins approval. Do you think I have enough time? I don't want to wait any longer. I want to get this done in Aug 1 or else is have to wait until mid to end of aug because my doctor will be on vac week of 8/5 which is why it was changed. I'm losing my mind!!

[PainInTheGlass 50]

I'd worry more if you weren't a bit anxious about having surgery! This is a big step to a healthier you but it doesn't come without risks. Try channeling your nervous energy into something productive like cleaning out closets, the attic, etc. or better yet, doing more research about your surgery, side effects, complications, etc and also preparing your house / cupboards with the correct post-op foods. (I went into my surgery having read a 400+ page book about it. I totally knew what to expect and I was calm and at peace with my decision.) Also...Your insurance company has up to 30 days to approve your surgery once submitted but it rarely takes that long to hear back from them.

[1sassygal 60]

THANK YOU!! I DEF NEED TO CHANNEL MY ENERGY INTO OTHER THINGS!! AS FAR AS INS THATS MY BIGGEST ANXIETY. I HOPE IT DOESN'T TAKE LONG BECAUSE MY SURGERY DATE IS AUG 1 and MY PAPERWORK IS BEING SUBMITTED TWO WEEKS BEFORE!! I JUST WANT TO DO THIS. I DONT WANT IT TO BE PROLONGED. ( PLEASE FORGIVE THE CAPS IT'S JUST A BAD HABIT, I'M NOT YELLING. LOL)

[PainInTheGlass 50]

My insurance was very quick about sending back my approval letter. I think it only took them a day to approve it. My doc's office was very good about making sure I had all of the necessary documentation before they submitted it for approval. Hope your approval letter comes quickly!

[PainInTheGlass 50]

I also added u as a friend. Something else you can do to calm your nerves....Hang out in the chat room for a while and make a few friends. You can also join a forum for Aug 2013 Sleevers and make friends there too. I urge you to do these things because you may have questions after your surgery--prior to your follow up appointment with the surgeon. Or someone may have had the same problem that you are experiencing and they will be able to give you a solution that worked for them.

[Ljones1 48]

Could I have the name to f the book.I'm a newbie just have one more Nutritionists meeting and a support group class this Saturday. I'm pretty much researching on my own and thanks to this group but for the last few days I have been thinking to just not go thru with the surgery! Just thinking about not being able to get the Fluid in take especially Water. I'm currently 246.2 First day at the seminar and meeting doctor I was 260 which was a month now did this on my on please help me with advice I don't have any health problems besides being Morbid obese!