After a long process, and being denied from my insurance company, I thought it would never happen for me. After thinking about it for a month I decided to do an appeal.

on Christmas when I went to get the mail at my place after spending the break with my family, I came home to the best letter. They approved the surgery. Yay!!!! I had everything all done that when I called the first of this month, my doctors office scheduled me for the 16th. Omg it's next week. I'm really nervous and I don't know many people who have had the surgery. I'm afraid I will forget the things I've learned. Nervous but def excited!

Congrats and we are here for you!!! You will do great. Just rem to take it day by day and don't rush the process. If you need help or encouragement just ask away!!

My date is the 16th as well. I'm nervous and excited. I can't wait.

Congrats and we are here for you!!! You will do great. Just rem to take it day by day and don't rush the process. If you need help or encouragement just ask away!!

Thanks so much. When did you have yours done?

My date is the 16th as well. I'm nervous and excited. I can't wait.

Yay! Congrats! I feel like it took forever but now it's happening so fast. Lol

My date is the 16th as well. I'm nervous and excited. I can't wait.

congrat!

Congrats. You will be happy with your choice. I had the RNY on 10/15/12. N I lost a total of 67 lbs since then. At 1st I had buyers remorse, but when the weight started falling of. Now I'm happy as can be. I can't eat bread n breaded meats like shaken bake chicken, pork chops, etc.

U will be fine & figure out what you can and can't eat.

Congrats!! I too was scared and was 2nd guessing my decision. I waited and waited and followed all insurance instructions. I felt like after 6-7 months of preparing myself I still wasn't ready the day surgery came! But it was all nerves. I am so happy and everything has gone so well for me! No regrets! Good luck!

Congratulations!!! My surgery was dec 7,2012. Today I am down 28 lbs. You will do just great, and you will begin your new life with a smile!!! I am excited for you!

Congrats. You will be happy with your choice. I had the RNY on 10/15/12. N I lost a total of 67 lbs since then. At 1st I had buyers remorse' date=' but when the weight started falling of. Now I'm happy as can be. I can't eat bread n breaded meats like shaken bake chicken, pork chops, etc.

U will be fine & figure out what you can and can't eat.[/quote']

Yes that's kind of how I feel. I was going to bed thinking is this something I should follow through with. When I come on here and read all the postings and success stories I get excited again. I can't believe it's next week. Looking forward to the weight loss and my sleep apnea to improve or maybe even go away.

Congrats! My surgery was Dec 18 th. It is crazy how we all lose at different paces. I have lost 40 pounds last time I checked. It is hard not to compare and question yourself. I was so nervous, but I really didn't think the surgery or recovery was bad.

Congrats!!

Congrats! My surgery was Dec 18 th. It is crazy how we all lose at different paces. I have lost 40 pounds last time I checked. It is hard not to compare and question yourself. I was so nervous' date=' but I really didn't think the surgery or recovery was bad.[/quote']

Yeah I can't wait to come back on here post op and share how much I've lost.

Congrats!!

Thank you!

Please join us on the "january dates" thread!

Hello, my name is Tim and I'll be having my Gastric Bypass surgery on the 16th of January as well. Congratulations on your surgery date, I know how you feel now that it's only a few days away.

I wasn't so nervous... until I started talking to friends and family. These 'well wishers' haven't managed to reduce my excitement though, yet. I've had plenty of surgeries in the past (I got broken pretty well in my misspent youth) so that part doesn't worry me. It's the liquid diet and 2 ounce meals that have me a little shaken. I'm pretty sure I can take a two ounce bite out of a hamburger!

I know you'll do we'll, and I look forward to keeping in touch with fellow 16ths to track our progress. Good luck, Tim.