lol Thanks kelly Good luck with your surgery or have you already had it? love, Rita

Hope that you have done well, I'm new to this site and sometimes forget that I post here my time is getting near, I am really nervous,I'm questioning my self alot too, CFVMC is a good hospital, I used to work there in the ER, I feel comfortable there.

I have been working for this for quite a while - including a battle with the insurance company. Among other demands, they insisted I obtain letters from doctors other than my surgeon. I had heard that the insurance company denies the inital request to "filter" out only the people who are serious. So I did the only sane rational thing a person would do -I buried them with letters from every doctor I had at my disposal. Sorry -I'm just a stubborn iri****alian kind of girl. As most doctors will have residents/interns in with them, I asked them for letters too stating it would be a good learning excersise for them for the future. They were more than happy to comply. This sent with a letter of my own, reflecting my journey and dreams to be there for my husand and baby for many years to come. The insurance company recieved it on 4/28 -and approved it on 4/30. My surgeon's office has scheduled me for just after Memorial Day. O M G! O M G! O M G! O M G! O M G! My focus has been on getting approved -with that done - reality and panic is now setting in. I'm like a kid waiting for christmas morning - coupled with O M G! This is really happening -and start getting paniced with what if's, unknowns, and healthy dose fear. Am I crazy? Does / Has anyone else had this paniced euphoria?

Blessings on your surgery tomorrow. You have already started losing and your new tool for weight loss will be installed tomorrow. Your positive attitude and the lap band will make it possible. We gained the weight over time and it will take time to lose it, whether you have the lap band or another type of surgery. Unfortunately the insurance companies decide for us. I give thanks that you are able to at least have the lap band. There are those who desire WLS who have no insurance or their insurance covers no procedure. So...stay positive and your dream and goal will be a reality in time. YOU CAN DO IT!

Well I am a little nervous because I feel like the day is getting closer. 13 days and counting... the worst part is the liquid diet because I have 3 little girls which I have to cook for and my boyfriend so u feel Kind of tempted with watching them eat in front of me but just taking it one day at a time. Anyone have any suggestions on what can help make these 2 weeks easier?