Polishing my dance shoes

So, I have all my insurance stuff sent off; now the dance begins.  I am not a very patient person. This will be a true test of my sanity.

 

I am freaking out some. I am concerned about the long term maintenance of having the Rny, because I have gone a large part of my life without insurance. I know all about “what ifs” I just wish I could stop them. That’s what I am doing as I wait.

 

The freak out part is normal.  Most of us went thru it.  Right up to the moment we rolled into the OR.  Yes there is long term maintenance.  Your life WILL be changed for ever.  Your whole perception of eating will change for ever.  But it is SOOOOO worth it.  You have to keep in mind why you want the surgery.  Better health, longer life, to LIVE life.  If you are not prepared to make these drastic changes in your life, you do not need to have the surgery. I highly recommend you get into some counseling.  It has helped me alot to figure out how I got to where I was.  Those old habits are still there after the surgery so it helps to know how to deal with them before the surgery.  And yes I believe that anybody who is morbidly obese enough to have the surgery needs counseling.  This will also help get you on track to the life changes you will be making post surgery. The benefits are simply amazing.  I cannot even begin to list.  But just the fact that I feel better and take less meds is worth it. Hang in there.  Waiting is tough.  This is just the beginning of your journey.  In the scheme of things, when you look back at this time it will be so insignificant a year from now. Hugz! Paula

Wishing you all the best! I know when I had everything turned in I called my Insurance cmpny  just to make sure they received it. It paid off cause I got an approval within a week.

Waiting is NO FUN! I am glad to know you have dancing shoes. Most men don't.  Freakin is normal. So rein it in.  NO WHAT IF PLAYING. Beth B. in Chattanooga

I am waiting too ,so I will hold your hand and you hold mine. My papers were sent to BC/BS of Texas and recieved on the 12th of June. I think I have called 4 times and will call tomorrow as well.Weekends are hard to get through,knowing there is no one there working on our papers. I am trying not to freak out too so it is all normal. Can I have the first dance?