Hot Diggety...I'm approved!

Hi Just rec'd my letter today stating that I am approved! I was actually approved on the 27th, but just got the letter today. I am so excited...I can hardly sit still! My specific prayer was that if this surgery was for me, that insurance would approve and my prayer has been answered. Thanks to everyone for their honesty on these boards and your profiles. You have made a difficult decision a little easier. Peggy

Hey Peg, Im so happy for you! What a wonderful gift... I just had the surgery done about a week ago and even in just a short time it was the best decision I made for myself! I must admit there has/is going to be alot of changes that are made in my life to be the smaller, healthier me but I guarantee it is the right choice. So you are the last leg of the first part of this journey.. so many emotions you will be feeling as the surgery date comes closer. When I look back on the last few months it has been amazing.... I figure you will do the same. Isnt it a wonderful feeling when you know Joy and Hope is just down the road... success is finally "just around the corner"? WLS isnt a magic pill takes alot of hard work and dedication to get to our personal goals, but WLS is that beautiful tool to get us back and recovering our lives. Amazing isnt it? I have been so thunderstruck at all the positive changes that have happened already emotionally as well as my surroundings as I percieve them. Now most mornings I am happy dancing out of the bed that each new day brings me closer to better mobility, healthier, and most of all blending with others better. I'm not an "inspirational" saying type person but I came accross one that man, it just fits me and hope that it will encourage you... goes like this.... "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." I truly hope your life is "breathless", and that pure happiness will envelope your heart and life! I dont know about you but my weight has hindered me for about 15 years and I have missed way too many breathless moments and have been given my life back for me to make wonderful changes in it! Take care and I am truly excited and happy that you have been approved! See Ya Ardie

Ardie, Thank you...I'm not used to receiving so much support. It is overwhelming and humbling. I am ready to be "breathless"...and I look forward to reading about your successes. I am ready! Peggy

Peggy, Sorry I "oozed" so in my last message to you.... But I do hope you will keep posting and tell at least me what is going on in your journey to a better you! I get such a charge when folks get excited about this... all I know is that it's working for me and want others to know that Im nothing special and if it works for me it will work for them! So no matter how small the "victory" in the weightloss department I sure would like to know so I can hip-hip-horrah you! We'll do the happy dance together when you get a date! I have a place all warmed up for you on the loosers bench! It's a pretty popular spot and I know you'll love it! Take Care Peggy and let us know what's happening! Ardie

Ardie, I don't think you "oozed" at all! I am so excited to hear from someone that is as excited about this as I am. I'm sure my husband and kids get tired of hearing about it and everything I have learned on this website. They listen but I can see the blank look in their eyes when I have gone on too long. So it helps me to have someone else to talk to. Right now, I am going thru such a range of emotions...I had a major melt-down yesterday. Haven't done that in a long time. Mainly because I have to lose weight before I can even have the surgery. And that is hard, I have made changes and I can't tell if it is working. That is frustrating. Another reason is I want everything done NOW and waiting for return phone calls, scheduling of appointments, etc is driving me crazy. And then , on top of that, I couldn't sleep the night before...so I lost it. Thankfully, I went to my room and cried, took a shower and laid down. My poor family, they think I'm cuckoo. Thanks again for the support. I have no one else to talk to except my husband and kids. No one else knows I will be doing this (long story) so to be able to hear from you helps a great deal. And trust me, you will all know when I hear anything. Peggy

Woo hoo!! That is great news. I know why you want to for joy. I am just starting the process, so I have no idea how long it will take. Good luck to you. I hope you have a date real soon. Linda

Linda, Thanks for your encouraging words and best of luck to you on your journey. Took me forever to decide to do this, and now it is cruising along. Keep us posted on how things are going for you. Peggy

Hi there Peggy, I just wanted to pop in and say CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm very happy for you. I am in the hurry up and wait process myself. Hoping and praying that Medicaid approves my surgery since cuts are being made now. I am like you, if this surgery IS for me, then there's nothing God can't do~it will come to pass. I go in for the lovely sleep apnea test tomorrow night. Fun, fun. Again, congrats. Bless ya, Kelly