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yokioki · 06-19-2007, 10:35 PM

Hi! I thought I would do one of these since I spend so much time reading other people's stories I thought I should maybe begin my own.

Well after completing a series of tests and an interesting psych eval I am awaiting approval. Yay! I am pretty sure I have a low tolerance for pain because I was freaking out before my Pulmonary ABG test which hurt like a mother! I am still having phantom pain over that one. My psych exam was interesting to say the least. I talked to the Dr. today to get my feedback and she said she was battling with whether or not to have me come see her for a few sessions before she clears me for surgery (What!??!) or just let me go and have me see her after surgery for some follow up. I think she over reacted personally, she apparently did not find my rousing tale about my search for guacamole one day amusing and thought that might have some sort of foundation in binge eating. Meanie. My upper GI was pretty involved, I was especially amused by the part where I am on my tummy and the tech says "ok bear down like you are trying to have a bowel movement" my first thought was well ok, you asked for it. Then I wondered how many people had been told to do that and gave the tech more than he bargained for. Hmmm...I wonder. My ultrasound was fine although the tech had to tell me to stop asking questions so she could concentrate. Meanie. My doctor is ok, I wish he laughed more. He isnt the most jovial guy in a group I am sure. So now I have done all my tests and I do actually have a date. My doctors office has to give a date to your insurance I guess when they ask for approval so They gave me one. I would prefer to know I am approved before I start clearing my calendar and doing the countdown to the surgery. I am so nervous that it wont happen though. I need to find a hobby to keep me from thinking about this. I will be so disappointed if I am not approved. well here's hoping.
Feel free to comment if you so desire. I am all about that.

LyndasRoom · 06-20-2007, 08:48 AM

Yolanda,
I love your sense of humor...you're gonna need it during this...it will serve you well. How exciting! You're gonna be a loser soon!

VanessaSFL · 06-20-2007, 09:10 AM

Your story.I too enjoy reading them.Lets us know when you get the 100%

take Care~

JenBear7 · 06-20-2007, 10:31 AM

Good sense of humor will help you! My surgeon gave me a date that they gave for the insurance approval.. and then the hospital changes them... The insurance date was 6/15.. my real date is 7/9.... so when is your date! lol... you didnt say!

CeeCee · 06-20-2007, 11:17 AM

The guy that did my psych eval had no sense of humor either. I knew I was in trouble when I saw the Freudian mustache and beard...

Good luck!

paige52 · 06-20-2007, 08:30 PM

A wicked sense of humor will get you through just about any situation!

Welcome to the board!

AriesGirl78 · 06-21-2007, 08:53 PM

sounds like I have a lot to look forward to with the testing. Not looking forward to it, but gotta do what you gotta do! I am not too worried about the psych eval. I have been going to a therapist for a few months now because of some anxiety.. He told me to bring in the paper and thats that! Thats what I am talking about! Looks liek that will be the easiest of all. I am scared to DEATH of the upper GI scope. More scared than the WLS at this point! Good luck with that insurance! Wishing you the best of luck... Renee

Polly D · 06-21-2007, 09:12 PM

hmm well reading the other responses I guess it's not going to be original when I say I like the way you right and if you were closer I think we could hang out.

I hope the psych eval meanie doesn't give you too much trouble.

yokioki · 06-21-2007, 10:57 PM

My date is set for July 26th as of right now. I barely want to say it outloud for fear of jinxing it. I am so excited!

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Originally Posted by JenBear7

Good sense of humor will help you! My surgeon gave me a date that they gave for the insurance approval.. and then the hospital changes them... The insurance date was 6/15.. my real date is 7/9.... so when is your date! lol... you didnt say!

yokioki · 06-21-2007, 10:58 PM

We could so hang out. I am all about making as many friends as possible. Who knows maybe one day it will be a possibility but I suppose internet hanging out will have to suffice for now... hi friend

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Originally Posted by Polly D

hmm well reading the other responses I guess it's not going to be original when I say I like the way you right and if you were closer I think we could hang out.

I hope the psych eval meanie doesn't give you too much trouble.