Hello...new here...surgery scheduled for 4/3

[squale 0]

Hello everyone,

I'm Pat and I got the insurance acceptance call today from Dr. Abkin's office. I live in Western, NJ and am 34 years old.

Basically, I come from a fat family. My mother had GB two years ago and has done really well with it. My wife struggles with her weight, and we don't want this life for our three daughters.

My girls are ages 3, 1 and 1 and they keep us busy, but I wish I had more energy to run around with them. I'm doing this surgery for them and for myself and for my wife.

Nerves are starting to get me after getting my insurance acceptance. I'm scared of not getting off of the table and leaving my family...This is normal, right?

I've been lurking on this board lately and have already gained so much insight from all of you.

Pat

[skinnyjeans 2]

HI Pat,

Congrats on your insurance approval!

I know I had pre op jitters too. I kept reminding myself that all my other surgeries were successful and this one would be too. I knew I was making the right decision for long term health and this was what I needed to do.

Also it helped that my family was there praying me through.

You'll be fine and in my prayers.

Keep us updated after surgery.

[seppi 0]

Hello Pat, I am also a patient of Dr. Abkins. You are in good hands with both Abkin and Bertha. I know Bertha because he does the fills. You will be amazed how great you are going to feel. I am having so much fun with my kids now that I can keep up with them!! Good luck!

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Thanks, Seppi,

I have my three hour class on Thursday... I can't imagine what can take three hours. Heck, my process from meeting the doctor for the first time, to getting all my approvals just about took three hours. What should I expect? Do you have any questions that you would make sure you ask if you were going through this, knowing what you know now? Did that make sense? Oh well, It's 11:41pm, If that last line didn't make sense, I blame it on the time.

Pat

[seppi 0]

Sorry didn't see this sooner. My class was about 2 hours, they went over all the forms and gave us a booklet that told us what we could eat and when. I found it helpful, I had done lots of research so i didn't have lots of questions. Others had a lot. It was interesting if nothing else. Good luck on your day!

[NJChick 3]

Hey Pat,

Congratulations !!!! and welcome to the NJ side of LBT.