Got the call this morning from the surgeons office telling me I have been cleared by the insurance company (BCBSIL) to have surgery. All that is left is the clearance from Pulmonology, who is waiting for clearance from my PCP and my Oncologist (Non-Hodgkins lymphoma 2 years ago). I see the two doctors over the next two Tuesdays and I should be all set to go. A 15 day Protein liver shrinking diet and then they staple away.

Yikes, this sh*t just got real.

My feelings exactly. You kinda mope along jumping thru all the hoops month after month, then.....the call and it starts fast tracking. Before you know it your headed into the hospital and your home in a flash. Like it didn't happen. So relax, your're gonna be logging lost pounds in a flash.

Congrats! There is finally a light at the end of the tunnel!! I am on day 4 of that diet. My surgeon requires us to stay on it 10 days. I was doing really good and lost 8lbs for far. Keep us posted on your progress!! Good luck and see you at the finish line!!!!