I'm Approved! - A Sobering Thought

Just 32 days from my first office visit to approval. WOW! I love CareFirst BC/BS. I called CareFirst myself to ask if I was approved. I didn't want to wait to hear form my doctor's office. I'm trying to debate if I should wait until my appointment on Monday to try to get on Dr. Fullum's schedule or not to call tomorrow. I have to see his bariatrician on Monday, 5/8 for a follow up, but I don't want all the May dates to be given out. I'll probably call tomorrow to see if I can get penciled in for a consult with Dr. Fullum and a surgery date. Hearing the news I was happy for about 45 seconds, then my emotions went straight to scared. Yes, I know I have to do something about my weight. No, this was not a hasty decision. Yes, I want the surgery. But the thought is still scarey. EW

I understand how you feel. It is scary,but think how much healthier you will be. I really did not get scared or nervous until the week before my date. I am scheduled to go in on May 8 so keep me in your prayers. Good Luck Kelly M.

Hi EW, Your post brought back pre-op memories to me...I am 2 years out, down 130 lbs, had a tummy tuck, breast lift and extensive lipo, and am at goal....but....there was a two year ride to get here...and boy was it easier than pre-op..... Pre-op, in my experience, was so much harder than post-op. I was so ready for surgery until about 3 weeks prior...then I just knew that I was going to die....but I finally got myself under control and now I have to laugh at myself...obviously hindsight is 20/20... Read my posts, especially around Feb/March 2004....that is when I was having major trouble coming to terms with the surgery...but I got over it, got myself healed and here I am today...wearing a size 6 pant and being called thin, skinny, etc...I walk during my lunch hour.....men, who I have never met, approach and introduce themselves....very strange to me.... The surgery doesn't change your lifestyle, just every other part of your life..and for me, it was all for the better.... But the fear of the changes, most I didn't even understand yet, was keeping me back.... Now, I realize how lucky I am to have had this surgery and everyday I am determined to make healthy choices for the entire day...that doesn't mean I never have junk... no hot summer day is complete without a nice scoop of ice cream with the neighbors....just finished off some EXCELLENT choc covered nuts....but the amount I eat is much smaller and the surgery has raised my will power to superhuman strength...also, I log what I eat on fitday.com...very helpful to me... Best of luck to you...keep us posted and I will be sending warm wishes your way.... RAE PS Call the doctor, what the HAY....all they can tell you is that they can't schedule you yet....