Getting My Business Done.

[joready2go 10]

Welcome! Vicki I love reading your posts , u have good advice and great encouragement! Thank u!

[Montage 87]

Well in 21 days, yes 3 weeks I am gonna be going for my pre-op checkup. I am a little nervous. I really want this. Haven't told the boss yet but I'm kinda sure it won't be a problem to take the time off for my surgery.

I haven't told many people, my wife told my in-laws and I told my mom, and then my father. No they not divorced, just thought it would be easier telling them at different times. No one else in my family knows.

But I need to start telling them. I am not sure if I am embarrassed or ashamed that I have to have this surgery. But I know it's the right thing for me. I dream of the day I can fit into normal clothes and not have to stress about shopping for clothes.

Or do activities that normal people do.

I will be happy when I can get a confirmation from the medical aid.

And then get it done!!

[Montage 87]

So things are progressing, I did not have my pre-op scope done, but I will be doing that on the 9th Jan. my surgery date is set for the 15th Feb. cannot wait!! Going to start my authorizations now. Hopefully be approved by next week.

[kisersassy 369]

good luck!! it might seem slow going but before you know it you will be saying "where did the time go "?

[Montage 87]

So it's the 9th Jan, and I am going to have my scope done today.

This is going to be interesting. My Gastroscopy is at 13:30 and the Receptionist who did the booking said I cannot eat or drink since midnight. That's 13.5hrs of nothing to drink,not even Water. Is that common?I think I'm gonna dehydrate.

Anyone else had this procedure?

[kisersassy 369]

Yes very easy procedure and it sucks not getting to eat or drink that long but we have to do what we have to do. Good luck!!

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Gastroscopy done and dusted. Now to get the final paperwork done and tell my company.

And then it's hopefully surgery time on the 15th Feb '13

[Montage 87]

Well today I told my boss, who was very supportive. Such a relief, luckily I have known him for almost 10years and so he is very understanding.

I now need to tell the rest of my family. That may be difficult but I need to.

[kisersassy 369]

I am sure it will work out. Hopefully they will he understanding. Just know if they have questions or concerns you can always have them go with you to a support group meeting with you

[trailblazer57 31]

welcome

[Montage 87]

Getting closer.

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Yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay yay!!! I have finally been approved by my insurance. They said the 14th March but my surgeon only does the surgery on Tuesdays. So I'm hoping now that I have Authorization I can get it changed to the 12th. But the 19th will be fine too. Been a long time coming.

[Montage 87]

Surgery is done and dusted. Now to live it up on the losers bench.

[kss31 103]

Good for you! Hope you heal fast!