SURGERY IS APPROVED

I got my letter in the mail today saying my surgery has been approved! I am estatic and scared at the same time. all i have been doing is praying about it but i also feel guilty because we have been eating out a lot since we got our taxes and i am struggling to get my liquids in. i feel like i am starting all over from scratch, that ive unlearned 9 months of training. oh my gosh, my mind is flying!! now comes the getting ready and chaos of the storm. :) I cant believe this is happening. even with all the changes within myself i am still negative and thought they were going to find a reason to deny me and still afraid because i dont have life insurance that something will happen to me and my family will not be able to cope. but the real me says that everything is fine awesome and it will be a journey but it is going to forever change my life for the better. so i listen to that voice. lol

CONGRATULATIONSSSSSSSS!!!!!!! I am so happy for you. Now, it is time to turn off that internal naysayer, and get yourself back on track and set you mind to continue to stay on track for the rest of your life! This suirgery is an awesome tool, but after 2 or 3 years, if you aren't careful, it will come back to bite you in the behind! YOU can do it! You have already proven to yourself and us you can.. so love yourself, and do the right things. Don't ever take this opportunity for granted. It is an awesome tool, but you have to use it properly. You are going to be FINE and your family will have a healthy new you!
Hugs!

Awesome! Congrats on the approval!!!  I am pre-op also (I got my approval letter in Jan 2011)  I'm excited and scared too!  I can't believe it either.  I haven't told any of my friends or family yet in fear that something will happen and I wont get the surgery or they wont approve or be supportive.  I'm waiting until I get my surgery date to tell them.  So, congrats agian and I hope to see you around!

Jen   

Thanks girls! I understand Jen. I felt weird telling people without an actual date yet and am still in awe that this is happening. my life has forever changed by the things ive learned and i have the support and prayers of my church. Getting into gear to be the new me. yes i can do this and will do it for the rest of my life. something just shut off the last time i was with my aunt but i am getting it back.

Always great to get that letter Jen.  You will share with those that need to know when the time is right.  Know that we are here for your support.  Hugs

          I'm so HAPPY for you!!!!  Such a good feeling to get over that hump. Think on the positive things.  Stop letting yourself feel guilty. I find w/ me, that if I dwell on the guilt I have a very hard time getting back on track.  You can do it.  And you are worth it!   Mag   

 Jumpin' for joy with you Sara.  I knew this day was just around the corner.  You have the right mindset.  You are doing this for you!!!

Congratulations, next.... surgery date scheduled--

Awesome! Congrats on the approval!!!

Wow I just finished posting on your thread about having a surgery date. I am so surprised your wait between approval and the surgery date was not months long. I am curious how long my wait will be....I just got my approval 2 weeks ago, and am awaiting my initial psych eval on Tuesday....Monica