just got approval and now I get the big deal it is!!!

I have read the boards for ages, laughing at the jokes, sympathetic with the problems, crying with the downs, but I never understood the "I just got approved" posts, till today when my Dr's office called and said I had received insurance approval and that my date was the 31st of October. Now my surgeon appt was only last Thursday so to say I am shocked is an understatement.
Anywho I digress, I figured out that I was jealous, each time I saw a post saying I got my date, I got my approval, I was thinking in the back of my mind, hmmmmm, I don't know when I will get mine, will it ever happen for me... yadda yadda, and you know, even though it wasn't an intentional thing, I still feel like a ****head for being jealous.But now I get it, It's a big deal and very scary to boot, but wow, it's sooooo very exciting too isn't it? You guys rock and I thank you for the entertaining reading, the sweet posts and the way you make everyone feel welcome, important and cared for and I am glad I have somewhere to come and rant and also to say I got approved, I got my surgery date..but now I can also say .Guess what your gonna be next your turn is coming!!!!!

Congrats Tony! Approval is a milestone to celebrate. The process is often long and tedious with forms and tests that seem to go on forever for many. I think you will find many milestones as you go through the process. I know I suffer at times with jealously of a person celebrating a loss of 50 or 100 pounds when I am stuck losing nothing for several weeks. I have come to realize that it's my own journey and I can't measure myself against others. Everyone loses (and gains) differently. Everyone has different goals. What we all want is to lead a healthy and full life. So, welcome to the board and hope to see you post more around here. I think the people in this board are some of the best and most supportive people you will find. BTW - I am jealous of the lovely place you call home (except during the winter)! -- Tom

Congrats on getting your approval and your upcoming surgery!!!  It's really around the corner!  Oh and welcome to the GLBT board!!!

congrats!!! isn't it an awesome feeling? i'll bet you're just a bundle of nerves right about now, right? lols!! don't worry hon, the time will seem to drag right now but then when it's the week/day before you'll think "where on earth did the time go???" and before you know it you'll be posting a thread titled "GOOAAALLLLLL!!!!"

CONGRATS!!! Don't feel bad about the jealousy. I think we have all had those feelings. I was a good girl and said congrats to everyone while the knife got twisted deeper each time someone else got approved and I was still waiting to get everything passed off and then approved. approval is a milestone that needs to be celebrated so shout it at the top of your lungs! Good luck with everything on Halloween. We will all be here for you when you get back!

Congrats Tony on your approval and your date. I wish I had gotten my date that fast, I got my approval the middle of July and my surgery is 2 weeks from today.

Jeff

Oh, cool!! you got a lucky date! I think it's great that every year people will be celebrating your rebirth day with dressup play (and candy, but that's another story)

Congrats on your approval and surgery date. I hope everything goes well for you. Please keep us posted...

CONGRATULATIONS....... Im just behind you..... Nice to know you do eventually get to the prize..