On September 20 I had the EGD.  This is my 4th one in a year.  I have known about my hiatial hernia for years.  I also knew that I had Barrett's Esophagus.  I knew that I had had bleeding ulcers in the past which caused me to be anemic.  Now my surgeon tells me I have chronic gastritis and the lining of my stomach is abnormal and inflamed.  He took a biopsy and I should get the results in about 10 days.  For me, this continues to confirm that my stomach has always been an issue and will continue to be.  I strongly feel the VSG is for me on many different levels. 

My paperwork was submitted to the insurance on Wednesday, September 23 without the results of the biopsy  Let's see how long it takes to hear the verdict.

I visited my primary care physician this morning.  I told him that I was pursuing WLS and that I would need a letter of recommendation.  He asked me several times, "Is this really what you want to do?"  I quickly replied, "Yes, most definitely.  I've done my research, this isn't a spur of the moment decision, I am confident in my decision."  I told him that my surgeons office felt that I would be scheduled in October.  He said he would be very surprised if it would happen so soon.  Insurance companies don't move that fast, he said.  I do pray that he's big-time wrong.  The last thing that I have to do is have an EDG on Monday.  Everything else is done!!!  I'm sure there will be some pre-op stuff right before the surgery, but as far as doing all that I have to do to get approved will be done.  I'm really, really hoping for an October 12 date.  Wish on the stars and send up some prayers....... I'M READY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dr. Stapleton was awesome!!!  She says I'm a perfect candidate for WLS!!!  Go figure!!!  I was a little nervous going to see her.  I was preparing myself to hear, "I'm sorry, but I think you need to do extensive therapy before you consider this option."  I'm so glad to have verbal confirmation that this is a good decision for me.  This coming week, I have an appointment with my Family Doc to request his approval.  This shouldn't be a big deal.  Then on Monday, September 20 the EDG.  I've had so many of these (at least 5 in the past 2 years) that the only thing that I find inconvenient is having to find someone to take me there and pick me up.  I keep saying that I can drive myself, but no one will let me......LOL  I'm hoping after the EDG, Dr. Antonetti will give me a surgery date.  I'M READY!!!!!!