It's happening!

[resipsa89 28]

So I just got the call that I have been approved by Cigna for the sleeve!! My Dr.'s office submitted everything last Weds. and I heard today that I was approved. On Saturday I got a letter in the mail requesting more information which made me a little nervous, but it was just an automatic letter that was sent on the day my case was opened.

I was originally scheduled for 10/21 but they had a cancellation so I am now going to be sleeved on 10/14. I am so so nervous- I probably will not sleep for the next week! I have an irrational (or maybe rational) fear that I will have a heart attack while under anesthesia or something like that, but my age (24) and good health (for now) should work in my favor.

I have read on here that most people's "one regret" is that they didn't do this procedure sooner. Even though I am in good health now, I don't want future complications and I don't want to look back in 10 years and wish I had gotten it sooner.

Just wanted to share my good news with you all and I'll see you on the losers' bench! :)

[Rogofulm 2,440]

Great -- congrats!!!

[JamieLogical 8,684]

Congratz! Now you'll only have to do a week of pre-op diet, since your surgery has been moved up!

[NavyMom2006 119]

Congratulations! It's exciting, and you're right, your age and health should have you pulling right through it!

[resipsa89 28]

Thanks everyone!! @@JamieLogical my doctor actually only requires me to be on liquids for 24 hours before surgery so I guess I'm "lucky" in that respect!!!

[beautysleeve559 69]

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery! ! I recently had surgery on 9/15/14 and I am 25 years old. And u just want to tell you that I also had the same fears. Of having a heart attack, pulmonary embolism and even dying when I got put under. But I just want to tell you that everything is going to be ok. Those thoughts are natural thoughts and I believe that everyone thinks it. But you will be fine. Good luck to you