April 5, 2005 is the magic date!

Found out three days ago that my insurance had approved the surgery! I now have the surgery scheduled for April 5 and I am ready - also scared - now that it is to be a reality. After so many years (I'm 55) of being overweight, I can't believe that my life is about to change - and so much so for the better.

ALRIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M 53 BY THE WAY & APRIL 4

N(ap4)G - Thanks for the applause. It's nice to see that someone about the same age is ready to go through with this too. In reading other people's profiles, it seems like I have had a real easy time getting approval from the insurance company and getting through the required tests. I'm going through the WISH Center and they provide just about all of the testing that you need. I did have to get a chest x-ray and a note from my primary and a report from the colonoscopy I had done a year ago, but that was it. Made the decision to look into WLS in January, had a consultation and evaluation (with the various testings) at the end of January. The WISH Center contacted my insurance and got approval within a month. I am scheduled for pre-op on March 28 and for surgery a week later. Best wishes to you and happy thoughts for successful start of a new life.

I have the April 5th date and I am 60! Hope we all do well!! I am getting nervous, too.

The 5th of April will be here before you know it. I got the actual written copy from my insurance company letting me know that I had been approved (I'd already been informed by the Dr's office) and wouldn't you know it - my stomach started doing flip-flops again. I'm really excited to start this journey as I'm sure you are too. Best wishes to you and may your surgeon's hands be swift and steady. Cele

CONGRATS!! My surgery is April 7th!! Wishing you all the best and will keep you in my prayers. God Bless ~Michelle~

Thanks for the congrats - and the same to you. It's already well into March and we each have a little less than a month to go before we get started on a new life. You're right - it's exciting, nerve-racking and scary, but it'll all be so much for the better. Best wishes Cele

CONGRATULATIONS!.... Let's Welcome to the awesome journey of WLS! Best of luck on your path! Sandy

Sandy, Congratulations to you also. April is not that far off now and we will soon be on the journey to a new and better life. Best wishes to you and prayers for a successful and safe surgery and recovery. Cele

Congratulations to everyone and I hope we all do well and get skinny so, we can shake our little tush's on the dance floor (lol) my surgery date is April 13 and I am nervous also and scared but, my little girl is soooooo excited for me so, goodluck to everyone and God Bless!!