My surgery could happen in as little as three weeks!
By Katlady2
@Katlady2 (9904)
United States
January 4, 2008 9:45pm CST
As some of you know, I have been working toward having gastric bypass surgery. Well, today, I had the second appointment with the dietitian, and it went really well. I took the required test to show that I knew what was going to be expected of me after surgery, and I ACED it! Woooohooooo! The dietitian was very happy with my food records, my weight loss, and also with the fact that I am at least trying to incorporate some exercise into my every day routine. AND....come to find out, even though he didn't have the results of my last two tests (physical and upper endoscopy), the surgeon had already signed off on the paper for me to have the surgery. Hopefully I will find out for sure next week whether it has been bumped up or not. The nurse that does the scheduling seems to think that it will happen very soon. It takes two weeks for my insurance to approve it after the request is submitted. So I might actually get my surgery for my birthday (or sooner) next month! Keep your fingers crossed my friends. Hugs to all!
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13 responses
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
6 Jan 08
Oh this is wonderful news Katlady...I know you had a lot of go aheads, then stops again, as you were originally supposed to have it before Thanksgiving weren't you, if I remember?? So it's good news that you finally will be scheduled for the surgery, and the sooner the better to have it then all behind you. My prayers go to you and will keep my fingers crossed that you get good news soon that you can have it done finally. ((((hugs))))
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@Ohara_1983 (4117)
• Kuwait
5 Jan 08
wish you luck for your medication day, my prayer to you.i think it more excited when you will do before your birthday to celebrate or when you will be back home..
@carolbee (16230)
• United States
5 Jan 08
That's wonderful news. Hope you are able to have the surgery done before your birthday as that would be a great gift. I know a couple of people who had the surgery and they are very happy with their weight loss.
Good luck to you and keep us posted,
carolbee
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@suspenseful (40192)
• Canada
5 Jan 08
Good for you. I do not know much about gastric bypass surgery, and what it is for. It must be a relief to know that you will be getting it. I hope it is soon and you are not bumped to a later date. I guess the sooner is the better and I do hope you have a speedy recovery.
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
7 Jan 08
If you want to get an idea of what it's all about, go to www.obesityhelp.com. There's all sorts of information there. I will probably find out for sure this week when the surgery is, and you can bet that I will be posting it here. LOL! Thanks so much hon.
@theprogamer (10532)
• United States
5 Jan 08
My heart skipped a bit there Katlady. Best of luck with the surgery. Stay strong and stay healthy both on the way to the event, and after the procedure is done.
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@matlgal (1686)
• United States
7 Jan 08
OMG!!! how absolutely fabulous for you ! I am so excited for YOU. What a huge step and comittment your making to "HELP YOU". I think your going to find out just how truly strong and fabulous you are!
I can't wait to hear all about it and hear all the milestones. I day at a time sweetie and think through the pain and visualize the new you. Hang that new outfit from the ceiling so you see it all the time and visualize yourself in it!. Take lots and lots of PIX's! your going to just amaze yourself!.
Good Luck sweetie ! I am so proud of you!
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
7 Jan 08
Hi hon! Good to hear from you my friend. I think I'm going to have to buy a few more memory cards for my camera so that I don't overload my poor computer with pictures. Believe me, I intend to have LOTS of them taken. That will be one time that I'm NOT camera shy. LOL! Hugs to you hon, and thanks so much for the encouragement.
@sherrir101 (3670)
• Malinta, Ohio
5 Jan 08
I am so excited for you. I know the wait can be horrendous, but it can be exciting also.
I had mine done August 4, 2003. So, I know what you are going though. I was pacing the floors.
This is a life journey. It will have wonderful results. Both physically and mentally. I never knew how much I needed to change both ways until the surgery was done.
You will do great. The energy that you will have will be amazing. You will be able to shop in regular clothing department stores in a regular department.
I am so excited for you! (((HUGS)))
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
7 Jan 08
I can't wait! To be able to buy non plus size clothes will be so amazing! A friend of mine actually has a bunch of practically new clothes in all the sizes I will need for when I'm in the process of losing the weight, so that will be like shopping for me right there. LOL! Thanks so much hon. (((((BIG HUGS))))) right back to you.
@AmbiePam (120685)
• United States
5 Jan 08
That is so exciting! I'm getting all nervous for you, and I'm not having the surgery! Are you going to have enough support to take care of you while you recover? Because I remember being a kid. I wasn't as much help to my parents as I thought. : )
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
7 Jan 08
I think hubby is taking that first week off to take care of me, and my best friend lives only four blocks away and she has said that she will be here for me too. Plus several members of my church know about it, so I'm sure there won't be a shortage of supporters and care givers for me. I wasn't a lot of help to my parents either as a kid, so you're not alone in that one hon. LOL
@Grandmaof2 (7578)
• Canada
5 Jan 08
I do wish you well and I continue to remember you in my prayers. I'm such a big chicken when it comes to surgery. You are gifted to be able to accept having to have an operation, Truely!!!
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@blackbriar (9075)
• United States
5 Jan 08
Fingers,toes,arms, legs, eyes are all crossed for luck, my friend. Seems like it was just a few weeks ago you started working toward this surgery and now it's about to happen.
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@Feona1962 (7526)
• United States
5 Jan 08
Holy gobstoppers PPP, this is wonderful news...I am soooooo excited for you...Keep me posted on this great news....
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