Kimmy

Got home from the hospital today and I;m so sore, The worst thing is my arms from the IV - the look like watermelons. So red and really tight. Otherwise, feel pretty good. I was going to go back to work tomorrow (working from home at desk) but decided to hold off til Tuesday. I am still so very tired. I can be talking to someone and jusf fall asleep! Walking does help with the pain.

I leave for the hospital in 1 1/2 hours to start a new chapter in my life! SOOOOO Nervous!

Good Luck!!! My turn on Friday!!

I am getting the sleeve on Friday, Dec 3, 2010. I am so excited and nervous at the same time. I've been waking up in the middle of the night and can't back to sleep. My mind is racing. I tried to get this surgery last July, my husband went with me to the first two initial doctor appointments, we were both so excited about it. After three months of dieting, psyc, and physical assessment - Aetna turned me down. Looking back, this was probably a blessing. At the first of Oct last year, my husband was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. If I would have had the surgery, it would have been during that time and I would have been a mess. My husband died on May 14, 2010 - My focus now is to get healthy and not to leave my children parentless. Aetna approved me this year (I guess, I've been fat enough long enough???) But, now I have noone to help me the way a spouse would help each other. I don't know if that makes sense. I have three children - all grown, and they would do anything for me, but I guess I'm nervous about being alone going through this..... There is no doubt in my mind I want to have this done. I know husband wanted me to have it, he would have loved to see me sexy again! LOL - he thought I was sexy at my heaviest (goofy man). We were married for 26 years when he died. I have told some of the ladies from church I'm having this done and they are very supportive and I know they are praying hard for me. Maybe I'll take some Advil PM tonight!

I'll be praying for you. My surgery is Friday and I'll be crazy nuts Thursday night - I know it!

Thanks Holly! I'm on liquids too ): I have two business dinners this week and I'm going to have to order soup and just not eat the "good stuff" It will be all worth it.

Mine is this Friday - Dec 3rd! I tried to have it last year and was denied by my insurance. This year - approved! So excited and nervous at the same time.

Well, after many discussions with the office staff - the girl that is handling this is fairly new. So I'm going to give them a break. The fact the doc won't do a peer to peer still upsets but, one of the girl friends used this doctor and I really feel comfortable with him. So for now - I'm not going to change doctors. I did send in my part of the appeal yesterday and the doctor's office said they sent theirs in as well. SO - we'll see what happens! The doctor I'm going to is Dr. Carter in Arlington, Texas. Pray for me!

I found out yesterday, I was denied by Aetna. I know exactly how you feel. I didn't see it coming at all. They said I have to wait until I rec'v my "official" denial letter - then I can appeal. I'm SO UPSET and right there with you! Good luck to you - I'll add you to my prayer!

I thought this same thing all night last night! Thanks all for agreeing with that little voice in my head.