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Received my insurance approval letter today. Just waiting to hear from Dr. A's surgery scheduler. To return my call. I am a bundle of emotions! Excited, nervous, second guessing my decision. Oh my!

Where are you having your surgery blackhawkpro? Just want to be fore warned[emoji16]

Say it ain't so Dawnie Doo!! (Regarding your comment about post menopausal) [emoji30][emoji30][emoji30]

Congrats Papa Dubs! On the way to healthy. Thank heavens for great bariatric nurses. Such good news that you "feel better than expected " please keep us posted. Where did you have your surgery?

Greenneewife how are you doing?

Yaneth the exams are very thorough. You will likely be approved by the Cardiologist. Your surgeon is using an abundance of caution and you definitely want that. I have a friend who has a left branch bundle block and that's her "norm" so know you are being well cared for. Good luck and keep us posted.

Yay katB5331 keep up the great attitude and meeting you goal[emoji122]????

Wow I just read back thru this blog and there are many of you having your bypass this month. I am thinking of all of you and praying you are very happy and do awesome. Please keep us all posted. I'm still hoping for October [emoji120]

Papa dubs you are going in on the 6th. How are you doing on the pre op diet?

greenneewife how are you doing with your prep for surgery? Just four days to go, right?

What was your post? And what forum. I would like to read it.

greenneewife thank you for your kind words. I will be praying for your success.

Liquids and 3 protein drinks a day.

I expect to have my surgery in October. By Friday (Sep 30) the surgeon's secretary is to call and schedule the surgery. I had my endoscopy on Friday and according to my surgeon all is well. I have completed all my prerequisites except for a 'pre surgery class.' I had hoped to have the sleeve but following the endoscopy Dr. says I will have to go with the RNY. Just as well considering all the morbidity issues. I just had my 69th birthday so I am more than a little nervous. My husband, son and daughter are all very supportive. I do have Type II Diabetes, high BP, sleep apnea so I do need this surgery if I plan to hang around for a while. I pray a lot and seek guidance from the One who created me. There have been zero stumbling blocks medically to this point. Every time I get a little discouraged something happens to remind me why I am doing this. Like trying to pick something up off the floor or tie my tennis shoes. Today I have tried to do one day of liquids only and I have been miserably tired! I am so afraid I won't be able to do the 14 days required by the program. Not being able only hurts me I know! That hunger hormone works overtime for diabetics to begin with. The surgeons PA told me it is near impossible for someone on Insulin to lose weight. I wish us all well and a healthy blessed life on the other side of this surgery.

Anyone having their surgery done at Viera?

Tanette indeed you are a beautiful woman! A smart one, too. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awesome thanks for that Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Blessings bellalulu you are going to do great. I am over on the coast but did attend one of Dr Kim's seminars, a couple years ago. Beautiful hospital and staff there. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Gina171 that is a brilliant post! Thank you for your positive reminders that we all need???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The model my diet site is fantastic and a real eye opener. Thanks for sharing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you for taking the time to share. This is encouraging. I still don't know what day I will have the surgery so I am grabbing onto any and all encouraging words. Go be marvelous Alexandra85???????? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Are they just envious maybe? You will look marvelous! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats!???????? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I agree wholeheartedly with AmiLou. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I will be eager to hear about this as I have 'silent GERD' and have been on meds for years. I wonder if doc will see the damage at the endoscopy and decline to do the sleeve?? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App