Schatzi G.
I am a single mother of 4 with 2 grandchildren. I have always tried to devote my life to my family and finally decided that I have to do something for myself.
I have been looking into the lapband for almost a year now, fighting with the insurance company since September 2006. Well, I just got my letter of approval to have my surgery and set a date of May 1, 2007. This will be the first day of the rest of my life.
I am excited and nervous all rolled into one. I hope this is normal. The last couple of days since I received the approval, I have been bouncing back and forth on trying to get in my 'last real meal' and then feeling guilty for thinking that way.
I just want to be able to chase after my grandchildren without losing my breath. I want to be able to go out and plant a garden and pull weeds without killing my back.
I go for my pre op on April 16th and start my new life. Well, I guess I have started my new life by taking the first step and scheduling surgery.
