I HAVE A DATE

My surgery date is 9/8/05, I am SO EXCITED, who would of thought that this would go so quickly. I saw my surgeon on 7/6/05 for my initial consult and on 9/8/05 I will be having my surgery, so the entire process for me took 2 months from start to finish. Praise the Lord.

WOWZER! That is amazingly fast! Whew, must seem like a whirlwind for you! My surgeon's office was pretty amazed at my timeline (VERY first PCP visit 8/23, surgeon consult on 9/1, surgery 11/15) You must be a go getter like I am! I have no doubt you are gonna do great! PLEASE keep your profile and us updated! Woo hoo for you! AnnMarie

Thank you and I will keep everyone updated. I am so excited, but nervous at the same time. It still has not fully sunk in that this is really happening.

Wow Allison, you have been one of the fortunate ones whose process went quickly! Good for you! I fought with CIGNA for a year with appeals and was getting ready to hire an attorney when we got word that we were going to have a second choice on insurance carriers. We ended up with United HealthCare who okayed my surgery in 2 weeks from the time of submittal, and it was full speed ahead from there! There are so many who fight long struggles to get approved and my heart truly goes out to them. I am so grateful for this life saving surgery and that my insurance came through-I still have my major personal areas I am working on with a therapist before my "honeymoon" is over (and probably after for support along with the support groups I attend regularily when my depression is not winning out and OH of course). I have a long way to go, and it is a lot of work, but it's working unlike the gazillion diets I've been on throughout my life and I'm determined to get healthy. I truly recognize this as a life long change-what a wonderful tool this surgery is! I am so happy for you and know how excited you are. May you have a very successful surgery and quick and easy recovery and be sure and keep us updated. Congratulations to you!!! I wish you all the best! Robbie