Medically Appropriate

After weeks of mess-ups (not mine either) and copious tears I finally have insurance APPROVAL!!!!!!!! I can not believe it. I am almost numb. Yesterday all I felt was frustration at the "system" and now I am in disbelief. I was really excited when I called insurance and the man said that I was approved but now I am feeling anxious/jittery. There is so much to do. My sister-in-law is going to fly in from Texas to take care of the kids (12 and 11). They'll be in school all day so I told her to bring a good book. She bought her airline ticket last night. Got to get my house in order, move stuff down so I will be able to reach them after surgery, stock up on vitamins,etc., have my chapstick for the hospital already.*whew*  Oh,I am having my RNY on September 17. Since I was the first to ask for this date (worked better for hubby and SIL) I get to be the first of the day so my procedure is at 7:30AM. I almost forgot. I am going to Greenville today to sign my consent form and go to the hospital for my pre-op bloodwork. OMG. Linda

Linda -

WOO! HOO! Congratulations! The 17th will be here before you know it. I'm so very delighted for you. It's great that your SIL is going to be able to come in to give you and your family a hand. What a lovely gift of love and support!

Being nervous is normal. Even though it's something we want and need, making significant lifestyle changes and undergoing a surgical procedure are both daunting ...That said, I have to say that I truly feel it was the best thing I could have done to take care of myself and my family in the long run.

I look forward to hearing from you before and after your procedure. If you don't have an "angel" yet, you might want to contact someone you'd like to have stay in touch with your family and post your progress until you get back on the board.

Again, I am so very delighted for you!

Barb

P.S. I've just brushed off a seat on the loser's bench for you! It's all fresh and ready for you. :-)

Barb, Thank you. I will definitely keep every one posted on the next part of my journey to a healthier me. Linda

That's great Linda!  I'm so happy for you! Please let me know if you need anything at all. woohooo!!!

Amy, You are so sweet, thank you. I just may need to take you up on that offer at some point. Linda

Yay, Linda! I am so happy for you. All the frustration and BS is gonna pay off for you now.  I take it we won't see you at lunch today, but what a great day this is for you. Love you, kid. Good luck! xoxo Mare

Mare, Are you kidding me? Miss a get together at your house? Never! I am still planning on coming but I do need to be back in Jacksonville at 2:00.  Thank you so much for your well wishes. Linda

Linda, Congrats!  I remember the day I was approved all to well and know it feels like you've won a million dollars!  Keep smiling, make 'em wonder what you're up to!  See you soon!!! I am thrilled for you! Nancy

Congratulations Linda I am very  happy for you.

That is so great of your sister to come help you during surgery and after.

                             Annie

Linda!!! Wow!!!  Isn't it amazing the flip flop of emotions when surgery is approved... it's like I went from "this is never going to happen for me"  to "OMG I'm not READY!!!"  And this happened in an instant! Things will move quickly now.  Remember that we are here praying for you and to help in any way we can.  Thank God you have a strong family support network! That's a blessing! Congrats, Diane