smb1966 129 Posted August 13, 2015 Hi everyone I have been viewing all the posts on here for a couple months. So after I was given my surgery date I thought it was a great time to jump in the conversations. I live in Hampton Roads Virginia and Dr Anthony Terracina will be doing my surgery. I will be 49 in December and am overjoyed with the possibilities of turning 50 with a healthier happier mind and body. At this point the only feeling I have is of excitement and almost a feeling of giddiness. I am actually starting to think that maybe I should feel scared or nervous or something other then excited. Idk what to think… .. I had to go through 12 months of counseling with a nurse as part of my Anthem BCBS insurance before the Dr could even submit for pre approval so I have been on this track a year and kinda feel like this was the reward. What do others think, has it just not hit me yet, is there anyone else who had to go through a long process that just prepared you without hesitation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PAB3 20 Posted August 13, 2015 Congratulations on your surgery approval and date!! Your journey seems a bit longer than most but you have made it and in 4 weeks you will be on a new path to health! I also got my surgery date today...it will be September 8 pending all goes well with my consent signing with the dr and all pre-ops are fine!!!! Im so excited! I had to do 3 months supervised weigh ins with the NP and nutritionist visits, a psych eval, gallbladder us, upper gi series, and some documentation that I have had an ongoing weight problem!!! 50 will be fabulous on you!!!!! Good luck on your continued journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agwj71 45 Posted August 13, 2015 Hi everyone I have been viewing all the posts on here for a couple months. So after I was given my surgery date I thought it was a great time to jump in the conversations. I live in Hampton Roads Virginia and Dr Anthony Terracina will be doing my surgery. I will be 49 in December and am overjoyed with the possibilities of turning 50 with a healthier happier mind and body. At this point the only feeling I have is of excitement and almost a feeling of giddiness. I am actually starting to think that maybe I should feel scared or nervous or something other then excited. Idk what to think… .. I had to go through 12 months of counseling with a nurse as part of my Anthem BCBS insurance before the Dr could even submit for pre approval so I have been on this track a year and kinda feel like this was the reward. What do others think, has it just not hit me yet, is there anyone else who had to go through a long process that just prepared you without hesitation? My surgery is also September 10! I am so excited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cslove 141 Posted August 14, 2015 Congrats! My name is Connie and my sleeve date is 8/31/15. I am a self pay, so the process has been fast and efficient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katybelle7 65 Posted August 15, 2015 My surgery's scheduled for September 2. I was nervous for the two months it's taken to get all my paperwork, tests, visits done, but as soon as I got my surgery date this week, I've just been excited! My hubby is super supportive and excited for me, i think because he's hoping he'll lose a little weight as I lose. Have any of you found your spouse or family losing along with you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sbaton42 0 Posted August 15, 2015 Hi All I am Sheryl from MA. My surgery date is Sept. 1. I just found this ap today and am so excited to be able to communicate with people on the same journey ! I too had to be in a program for 1 year due to my insurance requirements. It actually took 14 months to FINALLY get the approval I needed in my program to meet with the surgeon and now things are moving quickly. Next week I have Pre- admin testing as well as Nutrition class ......I AM very excited and happy I am having surgery soon....but it still isn't feeling real to me. I have learned so much in this 1 year + of preparation for surgery and have made and continue to make the changes needed I AM READY. I guess I just feel I have been jumping through hoops to get to where I am , I am SO CLOSE to getting surgery now but nervous something will happen to make it not happen for me......maybe my insurance won't approve my surgery (though I have been told if my insurance has approved all my appointments thus far it is HIGHLY unlikely I would not get approved) , I also owe a lot $ for medical bills and having a hard time keeping up payments so I worry they could not approve me for that reason :/ , or test results not be where the drs want them to be :/ .....Yes ! I am a worrier :/ lol But believe it or not I am doing very well to not obsess and just let things happen atleast I just can't help but have those worries in the back of my mind......so right now I guess I am feeling surgery is SO close yet so far. But staying POSITIVE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
