I found out yesterday that my insurance is not going to cover my surgery and I'm so mad because I have wasted six weeks. I was planning to self pay and then had a thread of hope for the insurance..anyway...I called Dr. Spivak's office this morning (Tues.) to see when I could get scheduled and they had a cancellation for this Friday (6/9) and I'm on the schedule! I am so excited and scared all at once.

Please say a prayer for me if you're so inclined or at least keep me in your positive thoughts. I am going to be 60 in September and this is my present to me. My primary doctor says this should add an additional ten years to my life and trust me, I've got lots of livin' yet to be done.

This is one excited Grandma!

Barbara

Barbara--

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Have already prayed!!! I prayed for peace, joy, life and success!!!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -49lbs

Congrats Barbara!!!!! I know everything will be fine and you will have many many more years with those grandkids!

Dena

Dayton, TX

Barbara,

Are you me? Your handle is close to mine. I will be 60 in September and one excited Grandma! I am scheduled for Tuesday, but insurance may hold me up for a week. I was scheduled with Spiegel, but he dropped UHC as primary so I had to find another doctor. Glad you got yours scheduled and your ready to go.

Barbara let us know how things went when you are able.

Myra

Most of my postings have been on the June 2006 thread.

My surgery was as uneventful as one could expect. I am so glad it is over. I slept most of yesterday and now at 4 a.m. Saturday, I am wide awake. My pain has been minimal with no pain meds yet. I'm not so naive as the think it's all over.

I have only had Water and chicken broth with no problems with either.

I had some major vertigo during the night. Hopefully that is done. Makes me afraid to get on my feet....fear of falling head over heals.

Thanks for eveyone's thoughts and concern. It's been a major help to have others watching out for you even though we've never met.

I'm so glad your surgery went well. I'm scheduled for 06-14-06 and I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I will keep you in my prayers and I wish you the best with your band!