Kelsmurf

I'm glad its getting better for you...

March 20th for me! Can't believe it's right around the corner...

Of course like most, I'm getting nervous but excited. I've struggled on my liquid diet, so makes me nervous about after the surgery. I don't have doubts, but just scared of failure. On top of it all, I broke my foot 2 months ago, and I'm still in an aircast, and prob will be for another month or so . I didn't want to reschedule my surgery until my foot healed, but i do worry it will hinder my progress. I am excited about the future, its just the unknown. I have loved coming to these boards to read about others journeys, it has been so helpful. I am giving God all the glory in the start of my journey and will continue to praise him as I go through this...well that's my current story.

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~~~ posted with love ~~~

I had surgery at Vanderbilt last Thursday. Doing well. First 48 hours were tough but it has gotten better each day.

Thanks for posting. Needs to be printed and posted on my forehead.

The beautiful thing about this surgery is that after it, particularly right after, is the struggles you are experiencing now will be a thing of the past, completely wiped from your memory. They'll inch back, but when they do you'll be much better equipped to deal with it. You've got this!

Congratulations & best wishes for you on the beginning of your journey!!! You will do great! Being nervous is normal & expected but you will be so happy that you went through with it! God bless you & may you be blessed with your success on your life journey!!!

Of course like most, I'm getting nervous but excited. I've struggled on my liquid diet, so makes me nervous about after the surgery. I don't have doubts, but just scared of failure. On top of it all, I broke my foot 2 months ago, and I'm still in an aircast, and prob will be for another month or so . I didn't want to reschedule my surgery until my foot healed, but i do worry it will hinder my progress. I am excited about the future, its just the unknown. I have loved coming to these boards to read about others journeys, it has been so helpful. I am giving God all the glory in the start of my journey and will continue to praise him as I go through this...well that's my current story.

Thank you newat52, I needed to read that too!

Congratulations on being through with surgery. Mine is on the 10th so I'm getting nervous. Keep updating as it gives me comfort. I hope I don't have to give myself shots but I will if have to to be safe! Glad you are doing so well.

I was right there with you until last week Friday. I got the best Valentie's Day gift could ever give me.
I started my journey at the end of Oct 2013 and finished my 90days 1/30/14 paperwork was submitted on 2/3/14. I called every other day!! I am actually glad I did because my docs sat on someone's desk for a week and a half before it moved. I called them on Thursday and got it escalated. I had an approval before Friday afternoon.
Now I am waiting to go to my surgeon to schedule my surgery. I pray that happens Thursday morning. I know it's tough. Stay positive and don't feel bad if you wanna call your insurance company until you get your approval.

Everything is submitted to insurance for approval. Just give me an answer! I can't help but feel like life is on hold until I can get this all scheduled out!