Is Anyone Out There???

This has been the quietest message board for over a week now and I'm wondering if anyone is still out there?

I am doing fine and just celebrated seven months post-op on Sept. 11th.  Can't believe it's been that long!  I feel absolutely fantastic and the eating is going quite well too.  I have nibbled more than I should have on occasion but still trying very hard to avoid the junk foods and sweets.  I did try a suger free mint pattie and while it was okay, I am just used to no sweets that it almost was too sweet for me.  It did cure the garlic breath I had though! 

How are the rest of you doing?  Haven't heard or read any posts or updates and do hope you are all doing well.  Is anyone out there having surgery anytime soon?  How about those of you in the process of getting insurance approval.......how is that going for you?

I'm sure that with the upcoming holidays approaching we all will need some support so lets get this message board hopping again!!   

I miss hearing from everyone...............

Take care and post please! 

Carol 

I'm here!  I have my date scheduled - October 13.  I'm very excited and ready to start this new journey!  I've been keeping a journal of non-weight goals (things like wear a bra with 2 snaps!) to keep me motivated during the struggles.   

Luckily I'm not that into thanksgiving, so I'll be OK with that holiday.  We have a big Halloween costume party, so I'll need to make sure that I have a plan of attack for the party.  I'm going to try to do the major cleaning / prep before I have surgery so i dont' have to worry about it after the fact. 

Thanks for posting and getting a discussion going again on the board!

I'm new here, but glad to see people posting.  I'll be having surgery in Mason City on Oct 22.  Looking forward to a new life, but also nervous about the changes. 

I am involved with the support group for one year outs and beyond..... you are in great hands with Dr. V. :-)  You will do great!  Congrats on your upcoming surgery date!

I'm finally scheduled as well! Oct 26...Lap RNY at Genesis in Davenport. Hard to believe it's only four weeks away! I found out I was approved just a few days after they sent in my paperwork, so it was a relief not to have to wait forever. I could have gotten an earlier date, but I'm doing quite a bit of traveling for work this month, so I thought it would be better to wait until late October. I'm so excited though! Can't wait to get this show on the road! I've been working on this (on and off) since 2002, so I think it's about time!

-Chris

I had surgery at Genesis in Davenport too. I can't say enough great things about the way they treated me. Good luck!

Nancy
339/265/170

I did get insurance approval..only took 7 days after we submitted! Going to Cedar Falls for Pre-Op Testing on Monday..and Mary said I could schedule a date then too! I'm hoping for late Oct..but I'm thinking they are into November already. Good Luck everyone! 

Congratulations!!!!!!

Thank you...and now I have that date to back it up...just a few short weeks away Oct 22! I'm in constant hyper dance mode now. Dr. G is awesome huh? 

Good for you - YOU SHOULD BE!

Busy man... absolutely terrific, outstanding and very intelligent. You are in wonderful hands!