I have been approved by my insurance and my surgery date is set for November 7th. My birthday is November 5th and I truly can't think of a more beautiful way to welcome in a new year for myself. I am so incredibly excited and ready for this new beginning. I have been so terrified of the insurance company pulling this out from underneath me that now that I have the okay I feel like the weight of the word has been lifted from my shoulders.

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I went through over a year of education and various hoops, and then just waiting for a window of opportunity to get the thing scheduled, and a TON of issues with the California insurance exchange screwing up my Blue Shield policy, over and over again. By the time I was on the pre-op diet and all signs were go, I was just totally ready to have it over with. I'm two weeks post-op now and feeling good, and just so glad to have the entire thing behind me, with the journey of weight loss ahead of me. Persevere, you are almost there and the next month is going to pass quickly, with all the pre-op appointments and various things they make you do.

excited and ready for this new beginning

@@cassandramarie93

WLS is a great way to start your new life

glad insurance finally gave you the official good word!!!

you have a one month wait before surgery

use that time to your advantage

read up on your specific surgery

watch U-tube

"maybe" practice a few necessary rules you must follow

Water situation can be difficult

practice drinking 64 oz a day, not drinking with meals

don't drink for 1/2 an hour before you eat, and don't drink for 45-60 minutes after you eat

come to the board and get lots of good info

we're all FULL of it

being excited is a great emotion

feelings can go up and down like a yo yo!!

as time passes you might become nervous, scared, "terrified" eeeeek!

you will also feel joy and happiness etc

or you might stay cool as a cucumber

many OP (me) are/were apprehensive as surgery approached

"try" and stay calm as possible

easier said than done!!!

good luck next month

speedy recovery

kathy

What a great birthday present to yourself!

Congrats! I have my date 10/20. I got approved immediately with bcbs but they sure made me go through hoops after approval. Please keep us posted on new updates.

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