Finally Approved!!!!

Well after about 8 months I've finally been approved for surgery!!!!! I'm so excited!!! But at the same time I'm scared out of my mind. I have so many thoughts running through my head I can hardly think straight! I go Monday afternoon to meet with my surgeon again. I have a page full of questions for him! I don't even know if I've covered everything I should be asking. Any tips on what I should not forget to ask? I can't wait to get this over and start my new happier, healthier life! I'll probably be posting more often with tons of questions the closer I get to whatever my date will be. I apologize in advancce if I get annoying! I do have an important question, has anyone gone through barix? how was your experience? My surgeon is Dr. Poplowski and I've great things about him, I guess I just need a little reassurance. I've been second guessing myself ever since I found out I was approved. One more question, my 9yr old daughter asked me the most heart wrenching question, she asked if I was gonna die from the surgery. Of course I told her no, that I would be fine and home in a few days, we have been very honest with her about what is going I thought it was only fair. I'm just afraid that I've done the wrong thing. Any thoughts? Thanks for listening and I'll post again later. Lindsay

Lindsay First of all congratulations on your approval. I think you have made the right choice because you will be prolonging your life instead of possibly cutting it short because of your weight. Just explain to your daughter how you are going to be healthier after the whole ordeal. You are being very smart because you have a list of questions to ask the dr. I told my dr when I met with him I have a list of questions and he always goes over my list with me whenever I meet with him. I think that is a sign of a good doctor. My dr. was originally with CORI but now he works with Henry Ford Bariatrics. I am sure there are other people on the boards that have used your doctor. Your doctor might also have a forum that you can check out as well. Do a search for him on here. Post away with the questions. That is what we are here for. I hope everything goes well for you. Suzanne 300/154/150

Hey hun: I want to congratulate you on your approval...I remember those days oh so well....I had surgery 10 months ago and now I am getting ready to finalize this with a panniuclectomy..I just got my auth for it today.. Take this one day at a time..There will be lots of questions you willwant to ask...But dont overwhelm yorself..It will be fine, you will be fine and you will be to the losing side in no time.. Good luck and best wishes for a healthy future.. Rae ann RNY 4/11/05 315/165/125

Hey there....I also Have DR POPLAWSKI. My surgery is for 3/16/06! Come join our BARIX group. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BTCacrossUSA/ If you read my profile on here, it will tell you what to except. I read it almost everyday since my date is less than 24 days away! Im scared also, But joining this group and going to there support meetings has eased me a ton! Plus people there are so great. My PAT is this monday, and No one could go with me, once I told them on that yahoo group that the 2 people that were gonna go NOW cant, 2 others on the site are gonna meet me there! Its wonderful to have that type of "family" ya know? anymore info you need Email me anytime! Kimberley [email protected]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a great day ! you have been approved We all had lots of questions when we first start out don't worry there are a great bunch of people here that can *hugs* sue