Got an appointment!!!!

So Friday I called up to Sartori to make sure they received my paperwork that I sent on Wed and they had and Dr. Glas**** had already looked it over. And guess what?? She set up an appointment right there for me because I've had almost everything done including some pre-op tests!!! She doesn't think there will be a problem getting my surgery done in March!!! How cool is that?!?!?!?!?!? I'm so excited. So Thursday at 2pm I will be finding out more about a surgery date. Please, PLEASE keep your fingers crossed for me as getting this surgery has been such a worry since last summer!! I'm getting closer!!! I just like Covenant so much better than UIHC. It's such an unbelievable difference with the 2. Just wanted to fill ya all in - thanks for listening!!! I know y'all can appreciate getting closer to another step on this long journey. No one else really understands!! Hugs to all, jen

That's great -- are you all psyched for the 2 weeks clear liquids first!!! They go fast. I had surgery on a Wed am and was out by noon on Friday and actually took a walk down our street and back that afternoon. This is an incredible journey - hold on for the ride of your life. The group at Sartori is wonderful. We'll help on this board any way we can. Janie Lap RNY 4/14/2004 272/160/145?

I am so not psyched about the 2 week clear liquids but hell - it can't be worse than 3 months on a 1,500 calorie a day diet!!!!! I'll just go to bed A LOT earlier!!! It is going to suck but if I know that there's light at the end of that 2 week tunnel than so be it!! I'll do what ever I have to!! I'm nervous, scared, anxious, excited and kinda sad. I'm sad only because I love food so much that tasting it won't be the same after surgery. I'm scared that it's going to depress me not to be able to eat what I want. I mean, dieting is one thing but when everything's said and done, with a diet, I could always cheat!! Guess there will be no more of that. I do know that I will not throw up!! Meaning, if I eat something that makes me have dumping syndrome or if I vomit it, I sure as heck won't eat it again!!! That'll be my life saver because then I won't crave it. I'm just so nervous. Dr. Glas**** said that he is approaching 1000 lap patients and he has not had a death. National average is about 1 in 1000. I'm a little scared that I'll be that one that doesn't make it and then what? My 2 year old will miss her mommy!!! Did anyone else ever have those feelings right before surgery?? My husband is scared to death. We just got custody of his daughter, my step-daughter, last summer and he's scared he'll have to raise both the girls without me. He honestly cannot imagine his life without me and I don't know how to assure him.... thanks for ALL of your support!!! Hugs, jen

That is great. I wasn't concerned about the surgery at all cause I know that Dr. Glas**** is the best around. He would not do anything to jepordized anyone. It is a very big change not eating but what you get in the end is so much better. Don't concentrate on the negative of not eating just the positive. I can now hold my grandchildren on my lap and cross my legs. I don't have to wear elastic shoe laces cause I couldn't tie my shoes. The two weeks does suck but remember if you cheat you don't get to have the surgery that was incentive enough for me. I also found a really good chicken broth that is used in the food service industry that actually tastes good. Also I made beef ro chicken soup and then strained the veggies and meat out. He said that was fine. I have only vomitted maybe three times. Not sure why even. Once I hadn't even eaten anything. Just happened. Not that big of a deal. It isn't like when you stuffed yourself and practically lost your toes nails. Anyway for me. I am not hungry so you don't really crave food. I have lost 94 pounds since Sept. 1 I feel great it is all worth it. We eat out usually every night on the weekend and it isn't a problem. If I get anything I get soup or pick off my husbands or girlfriends plate. We have always shared so now I just eat way less. You can eat what you want but you just don't want too. Not a big deal. Well I have gone on long enough just wanted to let you know that life is great and will be even better. BE SURE YOU DRINK THE WATER THEY TELL YOU TOO. That was a problem for me. Take care keep us posted Mary

Cool sounds awesome!! I am excited for ya...I will keep the fingers and toes crossed!! Take Care Jesi

Jen, I believe the national average is 1 in 200 (.05%), isn't it? Anyway you look at it, Dr G is so careful, you have nothing to be concerned about. He doesn't take dumb chances, that's why all the testing & all his rules. Congratulations on your quick work getting in. I am so happy for you. As far as being worried, I think we all thought about that some but the way I look at it, obesity was definately killing me. I don't think I would be around for another 5 years without the surgery. My mother was in a nursing home for a few weeks before she died & one thing I noticed was that there were no morbidly obese old ladies there. There were some obese ones, but they were way younger than you would expect to see in a nursing home. Hmmm.... I wonder why? Dixie

Y'all are so awesome!! I wasn't sure what the average was - Iowa seems to be way ahead of the game when it comes to this surgery though! UIHC also no longer will cover BCBS so I'm glad that I went up to Dr. Glas**** I mean, what if I had problems next year and I couldn't go see my surgeon because insurance won't cover it? I hear what you're saying about dying while you are so overweight. I want to see my daughters graduate and get married. I want to look as good as she does on her wedding day! Can't do that if I'm dead. It's just that when you look at the big picture you sometimes get scared because you just don't know. No one does but God himself. Thanks for your support ~ I have a picture to scan it so hopefully I'll be "visual" to all soon! hugs, jen

Congrats Won't be long now & you'll be on the losing side Keep in touch & let us know how things go. Carolyn

Congrats Jen!!! Keep me posted on how it goes!! Shelli

Have you gotten an appointment yet? Did you get your paperwork in? Get on it girl - we're doing this together!!!! It'd be cool if we were in the hospital at the same time!!! Get busy!!! hugs, jen