I've Been Approved!!!

kat72 · October 18, 2005

Well, everyone, I just had to share my exciting news with you all. My whole process started in early August. After orientation, support group meetings, meetings with therapists and nutritionists, I finally saw the surgeon a few weeks ago. During my second visit with him, on Thurs. Oct. 13, he put in the request for authorization for lap band surgery , and I just found out today that I was authorized!!! Is it really possible to be authorized so soon? (I guess so). It has only been a couple of business days. This is unbelievable! I'm excited, but I'm scared too. I had been holding back from telling my best friend, because of her attitude towards the surgery, but, with some prompting from my mother, I decided to tell her today. She had positive things to say about the surgery, but they did not seem to come from the heart. I think that she is a bit bothered /envious of my having surgery. I can't really blame her; I would probably feel the same way if the tables were turned. Her reaction caused me to feel bad about telling her, but I just felt that it would be extremely difficult to continue to hide it from her, seeing as how we speak to each other and see each other 24/7. I informed her that I did not mind her telling her husband (she's one of those that CANNOT keep ANYTHING from her husband; it's so sad), but I do not want her to tell anyone else. She was a bit confused and offended, so I explained to her that some people tend to view weight loss surgery as an easy way out and also tend to judge us harshly, and I do not want to deal with that from anyone, (if I can help it). Usually we talk on the phone forever and ever, but after I told her my news, she was quick to get off the line. I felt Awful! But, back to the exciting news---My surgery date is scheduled for November 7th. I was so concerned that my insurance would not cover the surgery, and now that they have, I'm so scared and nervous!Heartfelt thanks to all of you for all of the encouragement, support, and vital information that you all have provided and continue to provide. I truly appreciate everything (negative and positive).