3 years of fighting and got approved...sitting in shock LOL

Well just when you think it is all said and done. I found out today insurance has approved and bam surgery date is july 10th...we are trying to get moved 8 hours away and football two a days begin on Aug 3rd (coach) I think summer just got interesting. Well been lurking around and to be honest gave up on it now will take all advice...LOL...Ready to get rid of this 450 and get healthy again and at 49 none too soon. So throw me those wonderful advice I know is out there.

Congrats!  What a great outcome for you.  July 10th gives you a few days to get all your ducks in a row.  You've come to the right place for information and encouragement.  Come to the TMB anytime you need to ask a questions or just talk.  We've got lots of good people with lots of knowledge who are willing to share. 

Football 2-a-days are going to be a challenge in this heat.  You'll have to make sure you stay hydrated and don't overdo it.  Didn't I see something in the news about UIL discouraging 2-a-days until the heat breaks somewhat? 

Check out DWHESS's profile.  He's a coach in Sinton and may have some helpful advice for you. 

Also, tell us a little more about you - like your name and what part of Texas you're in.  And get ready for the ride of your life.  You won't believe how good you're going to feel.

Fantastic!!  Your story encourages others to keep fighting.  Complete your profile with what type of surgery, your doc, your location and date and it will help us to answer your questions.  Get set for a wild ride!!!

Yeah I need to get on it just not much of a fill in guy LOL but getting better. I will work on it this weekend. Just kind of shell shocked right now.

Two years ????  WOW - congratulations for not giving up and succeeding !!!!!

It is a wild ride and the best thing I have ever done for myself.  You are going to feel SOOOO much better out on the field once you heal up and the weight starts dropping off.

Just take it easy at first - you need to heal and you will get back on the field quicker if you give yourself a little more time up front rather than pushing yourself and ending up back in the hospital.  It is much easier to get dehydrated early on because everything is swollen and it hurts to swallow.  I can chug a pretty good amount now that I am a year out, but for the longest time all I could do is sip.

Woo Hoo!  Great for you!  I know what you mean!  I went through four years of trying to get insurance approval and finally... one day... boom!  There it was!  Like magic!  I'm so happy for you!  You will be so glad you did this!!  Keep us posted on your progress!!

Reading this thread makes me want to NEVER give up!!! Thanks for sharing!!!