I have the approval letter in hand, I received the call from Surgery admissions on Friday, and I still feel like I'll be turned away at the hospital for some kind of glitch-LOL. I just made it by the skin of my teeth... My Insurance company (Health Partners) is dropping WLS coverage beginning 01/01/2011. It has been such a long journey. I will believe it's all going to happen as soon as they put me under. Monday morning, Dec. 20th 7:30 AM couldn't come any faster. I am excited and nervous all at once.

I guess it was all meant to be, I feel very fortunate and grateful for this chance. Thank you everyone out here for helping me with my decision. Almost got Lap-Band. Tiffykins, Texas-T, and Monk you were instrumental in helping me through making this decision. I feel hopeful of being healthy again.

The Pre-Op liquid diet was not that bad-Only cheated once with a bite of pizza, I took from one of my kids, (I couldn't stand watching them eat it anymore-I was going to eat one of them if I didn't get a taste) other than that it was a lot easier than I expected. Don't fear the liquid diet Pre-Op candidates-You can do it for sure if I can!God willing everything will go well on Monday and I will finally be sleeved. I'm going to need to lean on you all for support, the journey is just beginning and i know I can't do it alone. I need you guys to keep me accountable.Thanks for being there for me, and listening to me rant up to this point.

I am sending you the very best wishes on a smooth surgery and a speedy recovery.

I can't believe your insurance company is going to drop WLS, when the benefits of reaching a healthy weight have been proven over and over again. Very short-sighted of them when you think what they could be paying out for the complications of diabetes over many years to come.

Anyhoo...... best of luck for operation day - I'm sure you'll be bouncing around in no time, making those of us who are still waiting for the op extremely envious.

Good luck. I'll be thinking about ya as I scurry around the house getting ready for my surgery a few hours later!!

Congrats and God bless! Sending prayers and best wishes your way Monday morning. Cheers to you - 2011 will be a great year for you!

Kim

Congrats to you!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.. I am being scoped on the day of your surgery to insure all is ok for my surgery Tuesday!!

All the best to you...You are having surgery on my birthday! Speedy recovery and keep us updated.

Good luck! You will do great.

You're probably about half way through your surgery (IF YOU LIVE IN THE SAME TIME ZONE AS ME!)

But, I wish you a quick and easy recovery