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rtravis 19 years, 8 months ago

Well here is my story. I started this journey over a year ago. I had Care Choices insurance and they were making me go to a surgeon that has only 150 RNY surgeries. I wasn't comfortable with that at all. After talking with Dr. Schram and the insurance gals at Forest Health and discussing my options my husband changed insurances at work. I was so comfortable with Dr. Schram. I submitted everything ( I had done all the testing with the other insurance), I was approved immediately. I had to wait for a surgery date until the new insurance actually took effect. I got the call for Sept. 5 and my heart just about came through my chest. OH MY GOD this could really happen..... Then I went to my pre surgery testing and now it is even more real. I am nervous to say the least. Excited anticipation too. Am I doing the right thing. My mind says yes I am and that this is just all nerves. I really appreciate the notes of support. I am going to a support group tonight too. I never had a weight problem until I was in my mid 20's and my thyroid quit working. It has been a battle ever since. Yo yo dieting, and never keeping off the pounds for more than a few months at a time. I am hopefull, I have dreams that I go through all of this follow the diet religiously and never loose an ounce. I have just over 2 weeks now and I have to increase my protein intake before surgery because my protein level is too low. So I have started on the suppliments. They aren't too bad. I am pleasantly surprised. So now i wait for Sept 5 and finding out what time I am scheduled for.

Teri D. 19 years, 8 months ago

Good luck to you! Will be thinking about you on your big day!!Teri

-Michael- Smith 19 years, 8 months ago

CONGRATULATIONS on your upcoming surgery my thoughts and prayers will be with you and your surgery team and wishing you A speedy recovery best of luck to you

BOBOKITTY 19 years, 8 months ago

I am wishing nothing but the best of luck and success on your decesion to have surgery. I know you are anxious and nervous and have lots of questions. All of this is very normal, ask as many questions as you need to and remember through the good days and the bad, the end result is WONDERFUL!!! Adrienne