Disappointed doesn't even begin to describe what I currently feel...

[shrinkingkimber 200]

How exciting @@shrinkingkimber! It'll be here before you know it! Which procedure are you having done??

Gastric sleeve! I have inflammatory bowel disease so it's basically my only option since it doesn't involve the bowel. For my BMI a gastric bypass would be ideal but my GI Doctor and surgeon think it could be dangerous since I already have malabsorption issues when my disease is flared.

[sassyfrass23 525]

Ah! I hate to hear that. My best friend has that and it really does a number on her when it's flared. I'm sure you will do well with the VSG!

[zabbakaye 19]

I've had the same thing happen to me. I'm finally done. Hallelujah. It has taken me a total of 14 months to get approved. I have Graves' disease. I had to have my thyroid removed, which has caused additional weight gain in trying to regulate the replacement hormone. It has been a very long process, however, in finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Now I'm waiting for the surgery coordinator to get with me on a surgery date. More waiting.

Being on this app/website has been eye opening. I didn't realize that after the weight loss that it is going to a major struggle to keep the weight off. I'm doing this because I'm tired of struggling. I just hope that it is a REAL success for me. I am committed 100% I'm just scared at this point that I may be a failure and I don't want that.

[Renkoss 420]

I've had the same thing happen to me. I'm finally done. Hallelujah. It has taken me a total of 14 months to get approved. I have Graves' disease. I had to have my thyroid removed, which has caused additional weight gain in trying to regulate the replacement hormone. It has been a very long process, however, in finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Now I'm waiting for the surgery coordinator to get with me on a surgery date. More waiting.

Being on this app/website has been eye opening. I didn't realize that after the weight loss that it is going to a major struggle to keep the weight off. I'm doing this because I'm tired of struggling. I just hope that it is a REAL success for me. I am committed 100% I'm just scared at this point that I may be a failure and I don't want that.

I totally understand your anxiety zabbakaye. I have the same anxiety. I think most of the people on here have had that worry pre-op. There seems to be quite a bit of caring people here, and I think the support is beyond wonderful. I'm depending on that!

[sassyfrass23 525]

I share the same fears! But as long as we go into this with the mindset of it ONLY being a tool and we still have to work at it, nutritionally and physically...we have better chances of succeeding long term. Unfortunately, I think that those who have gained their weight back either got too "comfortable" and or thought their surgery was a fix all. And it's not

Edited February 18, 2016 by sassyfrass23

[sassyfrass23 525]

March 29th is the big day!! So stinkin excited!

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[Renkoss 420]

YES YES YES!!!! So stinkin' excited for you!

[MsB7 64]

Today I went to my 1st Nutrition appointment which was Actually a Class. The class was very informative. I go 3/8 for my 1st one on one Nutrition appointment.

[KimDawn 45]

WHEW! This thread wore me out - I'm sitting on the edge of my seat. I'm so glad you have a date. Good luck to you!

[Jessee3897 114]

WHEW! This thread wore me out - I'm sitting on the edge of my seat. I'm so glad you have a date. Good luck to you!

Same here. Lol. It was a real nail biter! I'm glad everything worked out. Woohoooooo!!!!!

[Dub 9,922]

March 29th is the big day!! So stinkin excited!

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Right on !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[zabbakaye 19]

I finally got my surgery date. It March 24

[Renkoss 420]

Had my last appointment with PSYCH today and as soon as I got to work I called the number to initiate final insurance papers!!!!!! I hate waiting for phone calls! I'm so besides myself right now; giddy you might say!

[sassyfrass23 525]

Woo hoo! Congratulations, @@zabbakaye !!

@@Renkoss you're almost there! Did they say when you could expect to have an answer? Let me know as soon as you hear!

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[Renkoss 420]

Unfortunately no; I think they said back when it could take as much as 2 weeks for them to hear back from the insurance. When you have your last appointment, you call a number and it is all voice recorded and asks you for your name, telephone number, and medical record number. I will wait until next Monday before I call and ask what stage we are at. I'm pretty psyched and for sure I'll be here as soon as I know! Thanks!