spouse on track on his own

i posted b4 abou how my husband was completely depressed about the previous surgeon's advice, and how we found a new guy - thanks to this board.  they were so much more helpful that my husband has once again become inspired!  he has made all his new pre-op appts with in a 2 week period. during those same 2 weeks he has dropped over 17 lbs!  he has a few more tests this week and then its the wait for insurance approval, and a surgery date.  the dr says it will be with in the 6 weeks of summer i took off to help him with this!   thanks to all who offered such wonderful advice and i will keep you posted! mb

Yay!  Glad to hear it, best wishes to both of you!

good for you guys!!!!!! Keep us up to date

Awsome!!  Keep us posted,  Estelle

I am very happy for you guys!!  Loris

THAT IS GREAT NEWS! I KNOW SOMETIMES WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT ROUTES TO TAKE TO GET WLS BUT IT IS SO SO WORTH IT IN THE END... TELL HIM TO HANG IN THERE AND OMG WHAT A GREAT DEAL THAT IS TO LOOSE 17LBS ALREADY... TELL HIM TO KEEP IT UP! HUGS MARGE......KEEP US INFORMED TO.

argh! hit a glitch today from endocrinologist.... she is not approving it for another month at least to see if his a1c is lower. it is 8.6 or 8.8 now and she wants it below or at 8..... then she will approve.  what the heck... ?  we know it will cont to drop if he can keep eating the way he has and the surgery will drop it more.... this will put it off til july at least..  i wish we could set a date. he has dropped 25 lbs now!  

we have a tentative date.... july 2nd.  as long as his level drops or at least remains the same. he also came back with an elevated cortisol level, which sparked more tests.

he had surgery yesterday and got the band!  he is home tonight and feeling ok.... i am so glad that part is over, now it is up to him...