In need of a little support...

Hi everyone. I am new to this site and am in the process of getting everything together for my insurance company. They have told me I am approved already if I meet the "medically ness" condition. They don't have any written specifics to approve. If SHPS say's it approved then it's approved. I guess am writing because the quicker this moves along the slightly more scared I become. I am SURE this is the right choice for me but still I am scared a bit. I have a few "OH don't do that because I know someone who had that and has been sick from day one." But for the most part my family and friends are very supportive. I just need a little support. Also, anyone here have Dr. Lowe?

Hi Shannon I am a year out on the 23rd. This is the best decision I have ever made for myself. Check out my profile. Jen

Don't let other people get you down. Do you feel comfortable with your decision? Do you feel comfortable with your surgeon? Hang in there, if you have co-morbidities like I do, you will be freeing yourself from a sentence of poor quality of life and an early death. I, like you feel that things are moving along pretty quickly. Do what I just did, if you haven't already. I just found out that my deductable is over $3000 and I haven't met it yet, so no matter when I get approved, unless I can come up with the money, I will have to put it off. So check on the financial end of your surgery as well. And be positive. You do this for you. If it doesn't feel right to you, then back off. If you are sure this is what you want, just tell them that every case is different, just like child birth. No two deliveries are alike. And leave it at that. Good luck and God Speed. Susan

I am 7-1/2 months out and it is the best decision I have EVER made in my whole life and I am 53 years old. Pam 5'2" 282/175/145

Thanks so much everyone. I KNOW I am making the right choice and I am going to be HEALTHY again. That's my main goal. Thanks again.

Hi Shannon, I'm only 3 mths. post op. And I'm so pleased with my surgery. I've done very well, with little or no problems other than the normal adjustments to the life style change. Which I get better and better each day. Just do your research, understand the changes that you are going to have to make, and you'll do great. The changes that you'll need to make are good changes, it isn't anything that you shouldn't do even if you don't have surgery. Good luck, and remember its your decission, you're the one who lives with it or without it, not your family or friends, only you know how you feel. I wish you the best.... Sandi