Ms.P

I am approved as well. But, I am a little more apprehensive apparantly than most. I am more nervous now than I have ever been.

Until today everthing just seemed like a what if... (always hinging on whether or not the insurance would approve the surgery).

Today, I have found out they did and there is no longer that condition. It has hit me like a ton of bricks.

Somehow, I always thought that there would be a snag or things would not progress in this manner they have.

My surgery date through my own choosing is not until March 7th.

I am on the verge of tears... in the back of my mind I never thought it was going to happen.

If I were not still at work I think I would scream.

Melanie

Open scheduled 3/7/05

bridgetgirl

The feeling is overwhelming... yet it feels like its too good to be true. We, usually the MO dont get our wishes, dont have the greatest luck (there are exceptions) and now your finally winning! Your going to be on the losing side... I am so happy for you. hang on for the ride of your life... by being apart of this board you have equipped yourself with alot of knowledge... good for you. Nothing but positive vibes headed your way sister!

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2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/170-trying to lose another 10

www.myspace.com/caliclovercutie
What Sawyer would call me on LOST: ladybug

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

mpherrera2000

Hi Ms. P,

I am happy to hear that you got your approval, i can totally understand what you are feeling and all i can say is hang in there and keep reading the posts. You will be amazed how wonderful everyone here is. I dont think i could be in the state of mind i am in without all of the informaiton that is on this website. So congratulations!! and just remember everyone here is on your side and pulling you through this.


Take care!!

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Mary
Lap 2/16/05
Dr. C
5'4"
285 /273 /145 / 130
consult/pre-op/current/goal

DREAMER73

congradulations melanie.....mine is also scheduled for march 7th...looks like we will be pod mates....keep each other comfortable

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"KEEP SMILING"
SAMANTHA

TREASURE THIS MOMENT...........THIS MOMENT IS LIFE!!!!!!

Open 3/7/05
DR CALLERY

Ms.P

Yeah.... that was quick. Hello Samantha a.k.a. pod mate. That is if I survive the next month without the nerves overcoming me

Melanie

3/7/2005

HAMPTON5555

Samantha and Melanie,

Congratulations to you both. Nerves are so normal right now. I never thought I would get approved and when I did I thought I was going to change my mind. I really believed that "I was just looking into it". Here I am now 6 weeks post op!!

Blessing and good wishes to you!!

Rain

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Rain
12-27-04 Dr. Callery (Open RNY)
296 before pre-op
285/164/155 5'7"1/2

"Where you are matters more, if you remember where you've been."
"It's the journey, not the destination!!!"

watergirl

The emotions that you are having right now are totally normal. I would cry on my way to and from work. I have two children that I was putting at risk for being motherless. Then I would think, but what kind of a mother am I now? Is this the way I thought I would live my life? Absolutely NOT! I did three years of research on this, how could you do this without it? I found the best doctor, Dr. Callery. I have a strong faith, it's what got me through. I can't tell you how much this forum has helped! OMG!

I hope you find inner strength to make it through, you won't be sorry!

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On the road of life, it's not where you go, gut who's by your side that makes the difference.

Wherever you go....there you are.

Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been. - Jimmy Buffett

Lap RNY 8.9.04
266/130
Start BMI 41.6
Current BMI 19.9 I'm finally NORMAL! No longer Morbidly Obese, Obese or Overweight!

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pambragg

Melanie,
What you are going thru is perfectly normal. As morbidly obese people we are used to seeing things in a negative light. Here we are with our deepest hopes and dreams about to happen and we are terrified. Don't feel like you are different, we have ALL been there to some degree. Take a deep breath, think of how much better a quality of life you will have in 6 months, a year. I will hold you in my thoughts and prayers for a safe and speedy recovery. Big hugs.

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Pam
Open 7/7/04 Dr Callery
333/130/150.........20 lbs below goal now!!
Start/current/goal
TT done 7/19/06
BMI pre-op 57.2
BMI now 21.6....OMG...I'm freaking "normal"

"You are the only one who can make the difference. Whatever your dream is, go for it."

Emerald

Congrats to both of you, Melanie and Samantha!!

I feel what you are going through, Melanie... It's only be 24 hours since I found out my surgery date and I have run though every emotion in the book. I think it is perfectly normal to be having all these emotions! I mean, if you didn't have a care in the world about it? How realistic do you think your expectations would be? Sometimes I think our minds cover all the "what ifs" just to soothe our souls.

Let it run it's course, embrace it all! And remember that YOU are in the driver's seat. No one is making you do anything. Options are a BEAUTIFUL thing!

Emmy

Lap scheduled 2/28!

Talitha

I can really relate! I will be having surgery somtime in March and I just can't belive that it is really happening. I have spent the last 2 years dreaming of this and now it is just around the corner. I am really nervous! I also feel really selfish. Our insurance will not cover the costs so we are paying out of pocket. My husband is awsome! He understands the quality of life we will have with me being free of my excess bagage!
Thanks so much for this site. I have been viewing it daily!