Did anyone else experience this??

morning all...i go for my pre admission testing this morning and i'm nervous. i'm not sure why, but i've been feeling like this for the past few days. i have a date of april 10. i feel like someone is going to yank it away at any moment ya know?? This is the most important thing that has ever happened to me. for those of you that have grown up fat and have had to deal with it your whole lives, i'm sure you can relate...this is every dream come true for me...every star i ever wished on when i was a kid, an answer to every prayer asking for help and guidence, a redemption for every diet starting from age 6 that has failed. i'm so excited about starting my second half. i have no idea why i feel like someone, at the 11th hour is going to come and say..."oh no suzanne, we made a mistake, you can't have this surgery" has anyone ever felt like this before surgery? oh man, i need a cup of coffee...uuugghh..not for another 5 hrs!!!! thanks for letting me vent suzanne

You are going to be fine no big huge insurance monster is going to come and take your date away I can't really remeber if I was worried about that because after I got my date I was so excited and couldn't wait. Than about two days before - until I was under - panic hit - I almost walked out of the hospital in the gown But I happy to say that NOV 28 2005 I WEIGHED 252 and wearing a tight size 20 (probably should have been in a 22) AND TODAY I'M 189 and in a nice fitting 16. Yesterday I tried on my 14s and although I was able to get into them and button them, they are still too tight to wear out. I still would like to lose another 50lbs you are going to great - April 10th will come soon enough good luck you are going to do great who is your surgeon?

hi chellsea...thanks for responding. i really am excited...i can't wait to be on the other side of this. Congratulations on your incredible weight loss! i don't think i have seen a size 14 since high school....many many moons ago. in fact, my 25th high school reunion is in november....wow. i had all my pre admission testing this morning at st clares in dover. one step down....yay my surgeon is dr ed pucci and he is with The Laparoscopic Surgeons of New Jersey in denville. so far i'm really happy with them. have a good evening

Hi Suzanne - don't worry - you have your date and are about to begin an amazing journey! I am wishing you only the best in all you do! I hate to tell you this - but even after your surgery - it's still hard to believe you are on your way to actually being thin! I have been heavy my whole life too - and still can't comprehend that I am now wearing a size 10/12 - even some size 8 slacks, and size Med. tops!! I just hold them up and shake my head, and still don't believe that they actually fit me! - I was a size 26/28 before! They say that eventually your head does catch up to your body - but I am still waiting -- not complaining mind you!! just still waiting!! LOL!! Just do everything your doctor says, and remember - this surgery is a TOOL - there is still work you have to do with your head, and still need to make the right choices all the time - WLS is just a (wonderful) tool that makes it easier! GOOD LUCK TO YOU, and keep me posted OK!! Take care, Sherri

You are giong to look great at your 25th and even more important than looking great - is feeling great, not only will you have more energy but you will feel good about yourself and havinfg to go shopping for new clothes. Tip - only buy clearance clothes, even if they ae too small - stash them away - you will get into them and you will change sizes often so don't spend too much on clothes

hi sherri...my husband and i read your profile about 2 months ago and i have to tell you how inspiring it was. we are approximately the same age and we were about the same size. i said to my husband...look how gorgeous she is...i can look that good too. that pic of you and phil by the christmas tree is great. while i was researching this, really crazy thoughts go through your head...like "what's the point...i'm 42 yrs old"....(stupid)...one of the big ones for me is...how old am i going to look after i lose the weight. i've seen ppl drop a large amount of weight and it makes them look so old. i'm told i have a very young face and of course i would love to keep that. i saw your profile and i can't believe how young you look. gives me hope as far as the head catching up with the body...when i went for my psych evaluation the woman i spoke with said i could come back after surgery and she can help me with the transition. i really liked her and i may take her up on it. it may help. chellsea...i really have no desire to go to my 25th reunion, but i have a girlfriend that is absolutley insisting that we go. uugghh...if i have to go, at least i'll be thinner...always a good thing as far as clothes go...clearance rack here i come! also, found a site that sells those summery wrap around skirts for like $9-14.00. i figure i'll get a few of those and they'll get me through the summer. (my stevie nicks days re-lived) that's all i wore when i was younger...those and big feather earings... ok, gotta get ready for my dr's appointment. i'm going to see a new primary care dr to get clearance. wish me luck! Suzanne

If they approved you right from the start, you have nothing to worry about. Everything for me happened fast as well. My first sppointment to my surgeon was on 10/18/05 and on 11/23/05 I had my WLS surgery!!! I kept thinking that they were playing games with me since so many stories I had heard about people waiting more than six months just to get approval. But it will all be over with soon and you will be on your way to a healthier, happier you!!! I am almost 4 1/2 months out and have lost 65 pounds. I'm wearing clothing sizes that I haven't worn in more than ten years!!!

Suzanne, The approval is yours. Enjoy every moment now and afterwards. I am five days post-op and so excited. No regrets. This website has been such a blessing for me. Stay connected. I learned to do that and everyone has been so helpful. You are on your way. God bless, Ana