Question:
found out 3/19 from bcbs that i'm approved!!! now the reality has set in.

what can i expect from this point? what do i need to take to the hospital? what foods are good to start buying? is it normal to feel this excited, nervous and anxious at one time? i'm going to be skinny after almost 34 years!!!!!    — Wendy S. (posted on March 20, 2003)

March 19, 2003
Congratulations on your approval Wendy, I got my approval letter on the 19th also, were both on our way, I will finally be skinny after 43 years. Good luck on your journey.
   — wizz46

March 19, 2003
You are so normal! I was a total spaz! Try to relax and enjoy the time in between. I would say that if there is something you are going to miss eating then eat it now! I did 2-3 weeks of low fat dieting before surgery which my surgeon says made the surgery a breeze. I wish that I had had one more bacon cheeseburger with fries but I know that the diet was the best thing for my operative success. I would have the basics in the house. Juice, bottled water, broth, sugar free jello. Not much more than that in the first week. Matbe a couple of yogurts too. The only things I needed in the hospital were a robe, slippers, lip balm, my own pillow (the most important thing to me),toothbrush and toothpaste and my favorite skin lotion. I had my husband give me foot rubs all day long. It was very soothing. Ooh and a very comfortable outfit to wear home. Oh yeah- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
   — Carol S.

March 19, 2003
I forgot to add hair ties if you have long hair. It might be a day or two until you can shower.
   — Carol S.