Question:
just a little scared
At first i was scared of getting approval from the insurance company. my doc. gave me my sur. date before the approval process. now i was approve today and i'm a little afraid. my sur date is june 26. IS THIS NORMAL??? — bubbles0677 (posted on June 18, 2007)
June 18, 2007
I was having surgery within 2 weeks from my initial consult to surgery
date. Seems normal to me.
— jammerz
June 18, 2007
It's normal to feel all sorts of feelings. Scared, happy, nervous,
excited. Even after surgery you might think or say "what have I
done?" You will be fine! We have ALL said this....Good luck and God
Bless!
— crystalsno
June 18, 2007
The exact thing happened to me. This seems to be the norm with some places.
— BarettaGal
June 18, 2007
I WAS CASH PAY AND COULD HAVE HAD MY SURGERY AT ANYTIME IN THE PAST YEAR.
I TOOK ME A YEAR TO DECIDE. I HAD MY LAP BAND SURGERY LAST TUESDAY AND
WISH I HAD IT DONE SOONER. IT IS A BIG STEP AND SO FAR I'M GLAD I DID IT.
— MAYROSE
June 18, 2007
Hi Markisha, thanks for writing. I think what you are going through is
perfectly normal. You need to breathe and get ready for surgery. It
sounds like your surgeon has worked with your insurance company before and
they came through as expected. You just need to know that this surgery is
actually what you want, and that you are as prepared as possible for it.
It is a lot of changes. The surgery will not do the work for you, you
still have to work. You will need to adjust your eating and get ready for
the mental fight of your life. It is a strong head game, and if you are
not ready for that, then you should re think a surgery date. Wls is not an
easy way out, it is a battle with a tool. I hope that you are prepared,
and confident. Jitters can come even when you are fully prepared. I was
personally not scared at all. I had peace with God about my surgery and
the support of my family. I made sure I had no bitterness with anyone else
prior to surgery so I had no fear of dying, but was safe in the hands of my
Savior. He choose success for me, and I am thankful, but if He had taken
me home, it was a choice I knew I could die with. Be sure you are ready
for the changes and that your "stuff" is in order. It is a big
surgery. Take care. Patricia P.
— Patricia P
June 18, 2007
That sounds like quite a sudden change for you. I think it's normal to be a
little overwhelmed. Make sure you're ready mentally. Take your vitamins -
preop as well. and I would read over the food lists and go shopping for
what you can eat post op. Good luck! I'll be thinking of you.
— Joyous
June 18, 2007
I'm encouraged that you are able to verbalize this. I'm one step behind
you, waiting insurance. Afraid? You bet! I'm worried that I won't be
able to follow the guidelines, will cheat, etc, etc. I read some of the
posts and about people not losing weight or gaining. I go to a support
group through my Dr. office, and there are wonderful people there that are
also encouraging. So, I wish you luck, strength, and great results!
Sue S.
— herghost
June 19, 2007
THis is very normal! I went for my last appt for 6 month diet on December
1, 2006. My surgeons office submitted to insurance on December 4. I got
the call on December 6 that I was approved and had surgery on December 8.
Talk about fast!! I was walking around in a daze for 2 days, just shocked.
But I waited for 6 months because I started the process on May 31, 2006.
Get ready for a wild ride but I am still enjoying it, it is the best thing
to lose the weight and be healthy for once!! Angela
— A Q.
June 24, 2007
any time you are not afraid of having surgery or at least nervous THEN
there would be something abnoraml about you I work for a bariatric center
and I almost have a panic attack everytime I have had to go to sleep. It is
perfectly normal, pray about it then let it go , pray and let God do your
worrying for you.
— DonnaB.
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