I am APPROVED!!!!

OH MY GOSH!!! I am so excited I can't breathe! I hope I don't die from a heart attack!!!! I HAVE BEEN APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I finished my 6 month physcian supervied diet last Friday, hand delivered the papers to the surgeon, they faxed them on Monday. I just called Cigna to make sure they had everything they needed and the sweet little lady said, " Oh, that has already been approved". I have a tentative surgery date of Dec. 13th!!!! I am so happy I can't stand it!!!! Thanks so much to all of you that have answered my questions and supported my efforts. My new life is right around the corner! Kim

Congrats to you !!! Isn't this the best feeling? You just brought beack the same feelings I felt in February when I was told that I was approved !! YAY for you !!! Good luck to you !! This is such an exciting time of planning and organizing !! I am very happy for you !! Hugs, Dana

Perserverance pays off! Congrats, Kim. You worked hard and now you are making it happen. Great job! Amber

That's great Kim!!! I'm so excited for you!!! Dec 13th will be here before you know it!!! Missy

Oh Kim that is wonderful!!!! I am so excited for you. I felt like that when I was appoved too!! And you will have it all done in time for Christmas!! Yahoo! What a present! Jackie

Congratulations! Your day will be here soon. Who is your surgeon? Lois

That is so great! Less than a month and you will be a loser. Congrats Corinn

My surgeon is Dr. Hutcher at Commonwealth Surgeons. I have watched that Discovery Health episode about "Jackie the 600 pound woman" over and over because Dr. Hutcher is her surgeon. It is so funny that the first time I saw my doctor was on television! What should I do first? I have 3 weeks and 6 days. I know I have to do all the pre-op stuff, but what else? Should I go eat all my favorite foods? Should I go shopping? Should I order vitamins and protein drinks? I have been reading these boards for almost a year, and now I can't remember a thing! Help!!! Kim

Kim, take some deep breathes..........I am so happy for you. I have not yet been approved, but what I plan on doing is getting all my vitamins and protien, clean house...maybe not.....like Sporty Jill said make a list of what you want your goals to be. I have had my goal list made for 2 years. I may revise it. This is so awesome. Take some time for yourself, too. Take care, it will be here soon. Corinn

Congrats Kim !!! Where are you having your surgery? Prayers for a successful procedure and a speedy recovery!