Hi! I'm new here!

Hi, my name is Patty and I've been lurking for awhile and haven't posted. I have finished all my tests and the papers were submitted to the insurance company this week for approval. I have a "pencilled" surgery date of 9/19, pending insurance approval. So now I wait and hold my breath that it will be approved. It took about 5 weeks for me to finish all the pre-op testing, that was easy. The waiting now seems so much harder. My surgeon (Dr. Vithiananthan)'s office said that Vytra is one of the better insurance companies that approves, so I'm hoping it goes my way! I have joined a gym already and I have been walking on the treadmill, this week I'll have an appointment w/a personal trainer to get started, and I'm seeing a nutritionist that has me on a low-carb/no white sugar diet, which is going pretty well. I think I have to say that I'm very lucky, I have an extremely supportive husband and family who are helping me through this. I'm starting to get a little nervous. Thanks for letting me vent! Patty

hi im stacy in selden welcome aboard there are many people in suffolk who have had the surgery we have started a suffolk support group if your interested get on the mailing list email [email protected] and join us Stacy 232/137

Hi Patty!!! Glad you are finally coming out of hiding!! You know I am always here for ya!! Lisa 371/341/232/140

Hi Patty, I just want to welcome you to the board, and wish you the best of luck on your journey. Janean

Patty, Hello hun and welcome to the board. ~hugs~ I just wanted to wish you the very best on waiting for your date. I know that part is so hard.. Also I am having a small get together on Sat Aug 27th at 2pm in Holbrook if you would like to come just email me with your number and I will let ya know. Anyone else wanting to go is welcome too. Take care Debra P 285/230/125??

Welcome Patty, It's nice that you've decided to let us know about yourself. This is a truly great support system. Good Luck on your surgery date, try not to freak out, the waiting plays with our minds. You will be in my prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy, uneventful recovery. Keep coming back!! Carmen