Ladies and gentlemen....friends I have made and friends I have yet to meet, I want to that you all for this site and the sharing of your experiences. I'm not nervous...merely excited to get it over with.

As of Thursday I was down a total of 37 pounds preop. And that's without any exercise...due to my bad ankle.

If anyone else is near Allentown, PA and using Lehigh Valley or Dr. Harrison please get in touch with me.

I wish you all the beat of success.

Jeff

I hope everything goes well for you! i am so happy for all who are getting what they need. gives me hope.

Thanks Kat...are U in the process as well?

Yes. I have done all the testing and surgical clearance, psych clearance etc, but my insurance is still reviewing it. they were supposed to be done last friday, i have been on two protein shakess mixed with water or juce and then a lean meat and veg for dinner since the 3rd of Dec. so i am 1.4 lb away from surgery weight....totaly reayd to go...but the insurance hasn't came back with an answer yet. how long have you been in the process?

I got the ball rolling in august. First class was in September. My final class is this Friday...can't wait to see their faces when I show them what a loser looks like!!!

If my insurance balks....I will simply appeal. Trays how I got to choose my own hospital for no additional charges. My nursing background is paying off.

Jeff

That is awesome. You sound super motivated too. I am sure you will be a success story. I am super motivated too, but when it comes to the waiting, I feel helpless. There is not one thing I can do to make this go any faster. I guess God is teaching me to wait on Him.

I like that thinking Kat...one day at a time!!!