New to fifties group

[FinallyFit50s 202]

@@LisaGB and others, thanks for the welcome. I'm on my iPad so I can't look at comments at the same time to add folks as I write. I am in Western MA, Springfield area. My physician is Dr Ursula MacMillian who is part of Mercy Hospital. My NUT (have to laugh at the abbreviation) is a "cool biker chick" who has been fantastic and understands that tea is very much a part of my life.

I'm going to my 6 month doctors visit on Monday, then have a gastro visit on Thursday. Hoping that I can get paperwork and insurance set for first week in March. I'm really excited.

[LisaGB 29]

Welcome @@Jovie62!

[SimplySue 131]

@@Kathy812 , glad you had it checked out & even more glad that all is good! What a relief- you must feel lighter???? & you're welcome

[LisaGB 29]

I have been approved! That's the good news... The other news (trying not to call it bad) is that my surgeon will be off during spring break which is when I have been saying, since June, I wanted to have it done. Wish she would have said something at the preliminary visit when I told her this. Trying to stay positive but I am disappointed. I teach which makes things hard. I don't want to wait until May.

[Kathy812 794]

@@LisaGB, congrats on getting approved! So sorry you have to wait, I can only imagine how frustrating that must be.

Well, let's put a good spin on the later news...having surgery during the summer gives you longer to heal. Spring break may not have been enough time, does that help?

[LisaGB 29]

Thanks @@Kathy812! What you say is true.

[LisaGB 29]

My surgery date is March 25! Can't wait!

[traveler60 42]

My surgery date is March 25! Can't wait!

congratulations! It will be here before you know it

[Queen of Crop 1,104]

So excited for you LisaGB!!! Just think how you will feel by summer!!! Congratulations. And don't forget to take photos along the way...once a week is good....you will be so amazed when you look back.

Edited February 6, 2015 by Queen of Crop

[FinallyFit50s 202]

So excited for you LisaGB!!! Just think how you will feel by summer!!! Congratulations. And don't forget to take photos along the way...once a week is good....you will be so amazed when you look back.

I hadn't thought of taking pictures each week. This is such an exciting journey!

[SimplySue 131]

My surgery date is March 25! Can't wait!

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Congratulations on your date & not too far away!!

[LisaGB 29]

Thanks! @@SimplySue!

[LisaGB 29]

@Queenofcrop I have very few pics of myself. I don't like looking at myself. Hopefully that will change...

I got my prep diet. 10 days of low calorie, low sugar but not all liquid. Feeling good about that.

[auntjanny 289]

@Queenofcrop I have very few pics of myself. I don't like looking at myself. Hopefully that will change...

I got my prep diet. 10 days of low calorie, low sugar but not all liquid. Feeling good about that.

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Take some pics of yourself. Crop you head off if necessary. The visual changes will be crazy motivating to you, and to others. Best of luck!

[wannaBthinsoon 1,634]

I got my psych clearance! My EGD is next Friday, then the nutritional class is the 25th! Only a matter of time now, whenever UHC approves the surgery. Hope it's soon.