The waiting....ugh

Well I went to the doctors today to weigh in I need to lose 10lbs before my operation. So I have been really good since the 24, was approved 25 of Oct. When I weighed in on the 24th I had weighed myself on the scales here at work which are pretty acurate since it's used for firefighters and getting their red cards. Any way I weighed myself here and I weighed 265 and then at the docs office I weighed 265. So this morning before I get weighed in I weigh myself here and I am down to 258 wooo hoooo, but.....when I get to the docs office it says 261 . Not happy about that. Also when I told them I was coming they told me they would go over my appointment schedule and I was like yay now we're getting somewhere...sigh. Today no appointments have been scheduled. Now I am to call and make the appointment for my psych eval. She did fax the stuff over but....no call yet from them so I am to call. I called as soon as I got back and uuuugh the secretary is out today....how dare she take a day off doesn't she know it is all about me?? But I was also told that the other appointments will be like 3 weeks out...sigh. I have come to terms with it..just needed to get it off my chest...sorry about the whining...hehe. So I will be a good girl and hope that when I call on Monday they will get me in soon and that they will call and let Missy know. I will call Missy and let her know. I am going to weigh in every two weeks as well. And...heck no I am not discuraged, I will continue to lose as much as I can. Sorry this was so long Anna

Arghhh... Don't ya hate it - the waiting - that is! First you count the days 'till this appointment, then 'til the next one, then 'til approval, then 'til a date for surgery, then 'til surgery. I am waiting for approval and it is KILLING me! I know exactly how you feel. I am so consumed with this that I find it hard to think about anything else, which makes the waiting even worse, I think. I will keep my fingers crossed that you don't have to wait too much longer! Great job on the weight loss too! Keep it up! Hugs from another impatient person , Robin

Sheesh listen to me....I am so sorry Robin I know you are having a hard time with approval. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that it happens soon for you!!

No Problem! We all need to gripe a little sometime. I've done my fair share that's for sure! I'm just glad to see that you are pluggin' on through this to reach your ultimate goals! Thanks for the prayers - I'll take all the help I can get Hugs, Robin

Hey Anna, I know all about the waiting. It took me over a year from my first appointment until my actually surgery. It was a long time coming and there were many times I just felt like giving up. I am so glad I had friends (and you all know who you are) who kept me going. It was a long road but looking back it's one I would gladly travel again. All things happen for a reason and many time we never know the true reason behind it. But be sure that when you do get your surgery, it will be so worth everything and anything you had to deal with in the process. Lots of Love Kathy And btw....whine all you need to. That's what we are here for. I am sure there were many that got tired of my constant complaining about not getting an approval...but they never said so.......this is a GREAT Board!!

I know, I really haven't got anything to be upset about....approval was easy for me so I am blessed with that and have to be content that it will happen in it's own good time. I definitely want to make sure I am healthy and ready for it.....but boy am I so ready for it....hehe. Yes this is an awesome board. Anna

Oh that is terrible Anna - they are not treating you very well and unless they have been through the surgery themselves they can't understand our disappointment at every delay. But don't let them win - hang on in there and fight for your date! Don't get discouraged because it will happen for you - you may just have to keep on at them until it does! Jackie

Thanks Jackie, shoot they really aren't treating me badly. I am just so impatient... I actually asked Missy about having it done before the new year and she said they would try but that they had some people that were going to lose their insurance and so they would be scheduled first. I agree and I would hate it if someone couldn't get it done because they lost their insurance. So I am going to be a good girl and wait my turn...hehe. I actually went to the gym and worked out extra long. I just started a new workout program on Wednesday and it really feels good to work out again. Still doing my walking and I am going to really watch what I eat this weekend as well. I did get a call from Kay (nut) but she was out when I called so I just asked if she could call me back Monday morning. Wouldn't you know it I have checked my voice mail at home constantly every day this week except today.... She had called this morning. So I am getting somewhere and I need to just keep on keepin on and lose 6 more lbs and be patient. Anna

Hi Anna! The waiting is the hardest part! I felt the same way you did. I was thinking...now that I had decided to do this...it should be easy, right? I should be able to get my appointments all lined up...everyone should be there when I call and ANSWER on top of that...and I should get my appointments...like...yesterday...LOL. I was very persistant...LOL...and got on cancellation lists...and got it done relatively quickly...but still it was not that rushed. You really don't want to be rushed into this anyway. You want to be informed...make good decisions based on the info...and make sure you have good drs that make sure you are healthy enough for the surgery. I hope that things go your way...and I can't wait until you are posting a date! Hang in there. It will go by FAST!!!! Stephanie

Hehe...yes that is just the way I felt. I definitely want to do this as safely as I can, and I will get there. I know it will go fast too. Anna