No word yet on approval..

It certainly does sound like you've qualified for surgery.  I know the wait on approval is nerve wracking.  I'm still wondering if it's something simple--like them just being busy checking approvals and working in order of upcoming surgery dates.  I'll be watching the boards when I get back to hear postive news!  And Carrie's right.  If the hold up's on the Dr.'s office part, might be worth switching to Rohrer.  Keep investigating (and nagging).  If we've been approved, you'll be approved.  It just has to be.  They'd really have to disprove all the documentation and Dr. recommendation, and I just don't see how they could. I can't believe I'm heading to G.Falls tomorrow!  It's all feeling surreal...I just want to GET THERE!  This pre-op diet has been a struggle.  It will be so nice to NOT be hungry.  I don't think I'll end up with more than a 10-12 lb loss off by Monday.  I hope that's okay with the Dr.  I am totally pre-menstrual, so I know I'm also retaining a lot of fluid.   And speaking of proteins, I did get that sampler from bariatriceating.com and got to try several different things.  I liked the BSN Lean Dessert flavors and Whey Gourmet.  I don't like the Isopure either.  I'm hoping I'll like it later, because I have like 1 of each flavor and it was so darned expensive!  I do like the Unjury Choc & Vanilla.  My favorite shake is to blend 1 cup of ice with a cup of skim, choc unjury and dash of instant coffee, and occasionally a splash of sugar free vanilla liquid creamer.  We definately have to find proteins we can live with and liven up, don't we?  How long is the drive for you gals?  It's about 3 1/2 hrs for me.  Not looking forward to the ride home.  I hope it's not too uncomfortable.  Hoping to be home by Wednesday night.  C'YA on the OTHER SIDE

Thanks for the positive thoughts! Perhaps you're right and they are working by surgery dates or something, I'm tentative for the 29th.  I am so excited for you having your surgery tomorrow! How are you going to sleep tonight?! I'm coming from Sheridan which is south and a little east of Butte.  It takes me a little less than 3 1/2 hours to get to up there. It's a beautiful drive tho'.  I am taking my suburban, it's the most comfortable car I have ever been in, so I'm hoping the ride home won't be too bad.  The office told me about a hotel very near the hospital that gives a good rate, does anyone know which one it is? I hope to hear from you Sunny after you're home from the hospital!  I will want to hear all about it, how it went, how it felt, what you did, where your support person stayed, etc.etc. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow!!  Diane

I am coming from Miles City which is about 4 hours. I booked rooms at the Great Falls Inn, it is right next door and the rate is $52.00 if you are doing medical. I hope this week flies by, I have so much to do at work, but to be completely honest I am struggling with concentrating on that right now. I can't wait to talk to you Amy and see how it all went. I will keep checking the boards.