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Today I got THE call.....well, the email actually...the subject line: "APPROVED!" the body of the email "call me so we can go forward". I had been in touch with Stefanie for a month or so following my progress and keeping her updated with the status of all the tests and various appointments. When I saw the email, one eye started leaking (who, me cry? No, that wasn't a tear rolling down my cheek....I didn't realize how concerned I was about getting approved right away--..that was against the odds due to new ins. rules---but they approved me anyway................this morning I was a wreck---no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get through to the dr's office w/o interruptions----I started to wonder "is this a sign? perhaps I shouldn't go through with it" But I squashed those thoughts---and quick! People kept coming in and out of my office (usually it's a dead zone), someone set up an appointment with me & an auditor, but neglected to tell me---so I had to stop everything and play gopher, digging through files for the required records---I'm always the last to know LOL.....so I tried to call a little later, and while I'm on the phone, someone picks up a random extension and starts dialing, disconnecting me & my doctor's office--and they did this twice! I was a nervous wreck to begin with, and all of these shenanigans just made me more anxious and shaky----and I was shaky for a few hours afterwards---too excited and thankful and scared to death, all at the same time. It's hard to imagine in 20 days I will be sitting on the losers' bench. It's taken me years to get to this point, and many thanks are extended to the VST members who shared their experience, offered their input, and have been candid about the good and the not so good parts of WLS......thank you. I "think" I'm ready for what's ahead....I've been reading everything I can about VSG---I am absolutely obsessed.....BUT is anyone REALLY fully and completely prepared for this? I don't think so---until after the actual surgery.....I'm so glad that I know I may have buyers' remorse initially, hormones will be out of whack, there can be stalls along the way, and everyone's body does not lose at the same pace.......the liquid pre-op diet is not fun, but hopefully I'll keep my attitude in check....if not, you have the right to call me out due to my bad attitude LOL ..I believe if I can't follow the pre-op diet, I have no right to show up for surgery come 8/6.............because the real challenge will be what comes after the surgery.....Be good to yourselves & those around you......Until next time......

Me too! Yeeha! how long did it take to get yours? With regards to the 90 day rule.......they did not adhere to it.....but perhaps because I started the process before May 15th (?).......I only had 59 days with the NUT.......anyway, good luck to everyone!

Oh you are clever! Never would have thought to do that! Got my approval & date....8/6......we'll be on the losers bench together next month, woo hoo! Congratulations, and good for you!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!!

Thank you all! YAY YamGirl!, my sleeve sister, we'll have to stay in touch and compare notes!

Count me in.......scheduled for the 6th and scared as hell! LOL (just got it today and still shaky)

I was approved for surgery............I was calm this past month, but now I'm anxious as hell....... I expected them to delay approval because of the new 90 day rule... I'm so nervous to pick up the phone and call the surgeon's office.......wish me luck! UPDATE: Got my date......Aug. 6th......woo hoo!!!!!

I have never heard of this with weight loss.....will look it up.....I have some family members that have foot drop...... but it's related to CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth)......an inherited neurological disorder......Good luck, and please keep us posted on what you learn.....best wishes. -p

welcome to the waiting game.......we'll all get through it......just not quick enough for us, though LOL Good luck everyone!

Good luck!

So sorry you're going through this. If you two can't work it out yourselves, try to seek out counseling if you can.....good luck. In May I told DH the first week following WLS, while I'm on Clear liquids, he's on his own....he thinks I was kidding..... ...I think he's in for a rude awakening

That's terrific.....would be happy to send it along....I'll send you a private message.

Welcome! and congrats to you both! To start a new thread, go into the forum you want, and there is a button above the threads that says "start a new topic" (or something like that) just click on it and away you go.....good luck on your new journey!

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something similar happened to me too.......I'm preop, too--the best suggestion I have for you is don't sweat it.....I'm going on 2 weeks waiting for approval......with our BMI's, I have faith it'll happen

So glad, that's terrific news! No date, waiting for approval........but it's going along, and it'll happen. Good luck, and thanks for the update....you two have been on my mind, so glad everything worked out!!!

I am in the approval process, w/o a date, and have heard a lot of people having these feelings. I've been eating healthier...and attempting to ween myself off carbs so it's easier down the road.....I'm so afraid I'll be in mourning too when I do get a date LOL

Happy Birthday! Too funny about the jello! Hope you're having a GREAT day!

That is great news!!!!!! I've been thinking of you & your SO.....how's she doing? It's been a week since her surgery, right? I was moved by your post/concern for her.....being a pre-op, the only thing I could offer were good thoughts/prayers for her recovery. Congrats & good luck!

There's also the Duodenal Switch (kind of a cross between the two)...you can google it for more info...

The whole rerouting bothered me some (and for some reason, removing 85% of my stomach doesn't [?]).......my sister has RNY, and due to the malabsorption issue, she is in a clinic weekly or biweekly getting nutrients by IV.....since our genetics are so close, I decided to go with the sleeve......on the upside, her diabetes was reversed with the RNY.....

Good luck today....best wishes!

Congratulations.....wishing you the best!

Good luck!