I just got the word that my insurance approved my surgery for June 14. After 12 long months of mandatory counseling, I couldn't wait to hear this news. Then 15 minutes later, my stomach started doing flips because reality just set in. I'm petrified now! I wanted this so bad and I am probably feeling what other people have felt but reading about it for the last 6 months still doesn't make the way I feel any less real! Maybe it's the finality of it all -- knowing that they can't put my stomach back once it's done. Gosh I feel like a fool -- I should be jumping for joy!

Don't feel like a fool. I felt/feel the same way, and I don't even have a date yet. I think it is perfectly normal to have some trepidation. This is a major change. We will come through this and wonder what we were so worried about. Good luck to you!

Thank you for the kind words!

Although I've been reading many forum posts this is my first post. Didn't join until I received a surgery date. Somehow getting the date turned this into reality which is very exciting. I know exactly what you are feeling right now and very happy for you. You're on your way.

My date is also June 14th!!! I am also petrified!!!

I just got the word that my insurance approved my surgery for June 14. After 12 long months of mandatory counseling' date=' I couldn't wait to hear this news. Then 15 minutes later, my stomach started doing flips because reality just set in. I'm petrified now! I wanted this so bad and I am probably feeling what other people have felt but reading about it for the last 6 months still doesn't make the way I feel any less real! Maybe it's the finality of it all -- knowing that they can't put my stomach back once it's done. Gosh I feel like a fool -- I should be jumping for joy![/quote']

I felt the same way...it wore off after a while. Now I am just anxious to get the surgery for many reasons but mostly this is going to be such a big change. And I want to start ironing out the new plan...good luck!!

@wolfgirl: we need to stay in touch. It could be very theraputic to talk to someone going thru it w/me!

@beautifulnewme2012: that makes sense. Since i have a month maybe the bad feelings will ebb! Lol

@wolfgirl: we need to stay in touch. It could be very theraputic to talk to someone going thru it w/me!

@beautifulnewme2012: that makes sense. Since i have a month maybe the bad feelings will ebb! Lol

I think as it gets closer you will start getting anxious and excited to get it over with!

I would love to keep in touch!

My surgeons office called yesterday to change my date to the 12th!