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Having surgery on Tues very quick just went to doc on Mon... NERVOUS



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I just found out at 4:00 that my insurance is not requiring any medical authorization so I am free to have my surgery and they want to do it Tues.. Excited but nervous.:omg:

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I am newly banded its been 15 days and I feel great. I was so nervous that I finally broke down and cried just before going into the operating room. Its normal to feel so many emotions especially knowing it is going to change your life in so many ways. I told my Dr they were happy tears he said he sees them all the time. :( When woke up of course I didnt feel all that great and I thought oh my what have I done to myself but I felt better so quickly and havent regreted it for a minute. I am so proud of myself for doing this and thinking of something for "me" . I know how you feel just remember how good you are going to feel when you lose the weight, I cant imagine anything better I have struggled for so many years. Good luck Keep us posted ! Kim

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WOW, good for you! Nervous is ok...any surgery will make you nervous. Just remember why you are taking this step....it IS all about YOU and your health!!!!

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Wow! I did not realize a doctor would do one that fast. I have been researching this and doing every test and evaluation under the sun before my doctor will even think about doing the surgery. He also requires a 2 week liquid diet before surgery. I started this process in March and my records, etc were just submitted to insurance on Monday. I am nervous, too, but I have had several months to take it all in. I can't imagine how you must feel.

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I have BC/BS Ma and they are great. It is only going to cost me $250 out of pocket.. I am excited but I start 4 shakes daily for the next 5 days.. That is going to be hard.. I can do it because I want this to be my last fat summer. Donna

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Kimmom,

I felt the same way I was crying too and today I started to freak out as to what did I do but I am soooooooooo glad for this message board because I am realizing that all the emotions we have are normal after all if we didn't have problems in the first place we would have never needed to be here right. I was bande just this last Monday so I guess I still have the effects of the ansthesia. Also Nuresedsd good luck you will be fine.

Cat

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Thanks Cat. I am a surgery nurse so I feel the emotions you are suffering from is the anesthia. Hang in there. Thanks

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I am newly banded its been 15 days and I feel great. I was so nervous that I finally broke down and cried just before going into the operating room. Its normal to feel so many emotions especially knowing it is going to change your life in so many ways. I told my Dr they were happy tears he said he sees them all the time. :rolleyes: When woke up of course I didnt feel all that great and I thought oh my what have I done to myself but I felt better so quickly and havent regreted it for a minute. I am so proud of myself for doing this and thinking of something for "me" . I know how you feel just remember how good you are going to feel when you lose the weight, I cant imagine anything better I have struggled for so many years. Good luck Keep us posted ! Kim

My first though when I read this, is great, no time to think bad, not as much time to worry and just getting it over with while you are still in the excitement page. Just go get all you need for pre and post op and jump in... I am jealous. A few days of Protein liquid, a few days to get it together and BAM... can we trade I don't want to wait anymore!

GOOD LUCK... can't wait to hear about your expereince.

{{{{HUGS}}}}

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Nursedsd

Wow!! CONGRATULATIONS!! You have the easiest insurance approval process I have ever heard of. GOOD FOR YOU!! I am sure the 4 days of shakes will go by quickly with all of the excitment of having your band soon. Good Luck and keep us posted on your progress.

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