Hubby getting close to his WLS

Well, on Monday Dave went and had his bloodwork done. The week before he went to see our PCP to get his final approval for the surgery, since his 6 months monitored diet was completed that our insurance requires. She was faxing the paperwork to the surgeon last week and once the bloodwork comes back and they submit to insurance, we should expect a call to schedule his pre-op appointment within a couple of days. Our insurance approved me on the first try within 2 days. Actually, I got a call on Monday saying they had everything to submit to insurance, but since there was an opening in the pre-op class THAT THURSDAY, they put me in because my paperwork looked like it wasn't a problem to get approved. I went in on Thursday and had been approved and got my surgery date for 13 days later (they wanted me to have it 6 days later, but my nephews birthday party was 3 days after that date in Columbus, OH...2 1/2 hours away...and I was going to need my family to help with me and the kids, so I didn't want that date). Dave doesn't want his surgery until after the Superbowl, I totally understand that. He pays into a football pool all year and they have a huge bash for the Superbowl with all you can eat steak, shrimp and beer. His last party like that. Hee Hee. I actually would rather he not have the surgery until after February 18th because I am planning my daughters birthday party and don't want to have to worry about something going wrong with his surgery and me having to take care of him or run back and forth to the hospital when I am setting up the party or whatever. I am a little nervous because I feel like we are pushing the envelope with both of us having the surgery. I did so well, I worry that the odds are against us. But our surgeon is so awesome, I have total faith in him. My cousin has even decided to go to my surgeon because she saw how great I am doing after my surgery. I just feel like men are whimps when it comes to pain. Good thing women have the babies. I hope he can handle it. But then again, when he had his wisdom teeth taken out he said he had a fish sandwich that night. We'll see how he does. I just can't wait until he gets his date. Wish us luck. Hugs, Tabby

Wow I did not even know he was thinking of having the surgery. What a major accomplishment for you both. I think he will be fine but men seem to be bigger babies when it comes to surgery and sickness. Keep us posted on how things are progressing for him. Hugs~~ Deanne

Yeah, last February when I asked Dave what he thought about me having the surgery (mind you, I had NEVER mentioned it before) he said absolutely not. It was too risky. The next day I had an appt for my daughter with our PCP for her 1 yr checkup and I asked her and she said it was a great surgery that she had seen a lot of success with. She gave me the names of a couple of surgeons and that night I was telling my mom about the appt and my husband was in the room. When I hung up he said "If you are going to start looking into it, look into it for both of us." Big change from the day before. Well, I made an appt with a surgeon for us the next month and we have been doing all of the testing together up until the bloodwork because it had to be done within 2 mos of the surgery. We said from the beginning he would have his 3 months after me...pretty close. It'll be 4 mos. He wanted to wait until after the first of the year because his vacation replinishes at the first of the year. He didn't have enough vacation days at the end of last year to do it, plus problems at work kept him too busy to get to any doctors appointments. I tried really hard not to whine because I wanted him to see how easy it was, so he didn't chicken out. Hopefully that will make him think twice before whining after his surgery, like "Tabby did this with no complaints, I can't look like a wimp..." Hee Hee. Sneaky. I would just take my pain killers and bite my tongue. I will keep you guys posted. Trust me. ~Tabby~

Best wishes to your hubby!!! How exciting!! My husband said.. NO WAY lol *huggles* Felicia

Thanks, Felicia. I am excited for him to get on the other side and feel as good as I do. I just feel bad he has to go through that first month. I hated that first month. MUCH better now!!!

I am so excited for you hubby and for you!!! He will do fine, both of you need to be positive and everything will be great!! I am so happy for you guys!!

Best wishes to your hubby Tabby!!! That's wonderful that he wants to change his life. That first month is hard, I wouldn't want to go through that again! I wish him well. Keep us posted on a date! Allison

Congrats to your hubby Tabby!! How cool for you to go thru this together. I agree, that first month is a difficult one, but at least he has YOU right there with him to answer all his questions, etc. Good thinking on not complaining. Now he has to "be a man" instead of a baby as he goes thru his journey. I wish you both the best! Susan

Congrats on your hubby having his start of his wonderful journey. It is an aweosme journey to take together. My husband (then fiance) had his surgery June 5, 06 and well I of course mine was Oct30, 06. It is really great when you both have each other to rely on and one really knows what the other is going through and or has been through. Just think....most couples get married and get fat and old together you two will be a part of our saying. "Get healthy, Skinny and grow old togther. It is an awesome thing and my prayers and thoughts are with you and he and your family. Hugs, Melissa