It just got real!

[JennWeb 28]

I got my insurance approval today, one week after being submitted and am scheduled for surgery on 3/15. I requested it to be scheduled out that far (which isn't really that far) so I can get everything in order with my job. I am freaking out a little bit.

[Gwen322 11]

I FEEL YOU! I met with the surgeon this past Friday, and he told me the insurance had approved me that morning. Of course, a panic attack began in my chest. You couldn't have said it better: it just got real! When I left the office and was walking to my car, I started to cry a little. I'm really going through with this. My surgery is on March 21, the day before my 41st birthday. This is my gift to myself.

[JennWeb 28]

We are practically sleeve buddies. It doesn't feel real yet. When the nurse said "You're approved, let's schedule your surgery" I said What? Shut up. I don't think it's even fully hit me yet.

[butterfly23 423]

@@JennWeb congratulations! In my experience the time just flew by - and totally normal to be freaking out a bit! Best of luck to you, you are in the right place for support and to help you get prepared for your surgery. Best of luck!

[JennWeb 28]

Thank you. I think the nervousness is overshadowing my excitement. I know everything will be fine. I just want to get past the actual surgery part.

[ava32 48]

Congrats!!

[JennWeb 28]

Thank you

[justaboutme 42]

Congrats JennWeb! I am right there with you, I'm scheduled on 3/21 so I can get things in order at work as well. Plus I have a hubby who is so afraid I'm never going to cook for him again! LOL I'm excited and nervous about how it's going to go. I know 2 people who have had this done and one is gain back and the other is a slow loser so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[JennWeb 28]

Just remember that everyone is different. I also know a few have done a wls and they all have had different outcomes. I think for us being a part of a group like this we have so much support and I am so grateful for that. We are going to do awesome.

[Gwen322 11]

@@justaboutme, my surgery is on the same day! I am a little nervous, too, but I am also excited about starting something totally new.