Guess what I did...

I saw the Dr. on Monday, drank a strawberry flavored barium milkshake on Tuesday, and am now waiting for the insurance to give me the go ahead!  YEAH, I guess? 

The Dr.’s visit was a breeze!  Dr. Dyer’s only concern stemmed from my Hiatel Hernia and how big it was.  You see, I have had 8 esophageal dilatation’s over the years.  So, the good Dr. sent me to have a Upper GI.  Now, this was an experience in itself.  The radiologist was a hoot.  When he first showed me the barium going into my stomach, he popped out with his best Al Pacino imitation and said, “Say hello to your little friend”.  Other than the fact the strawberry flavored milkshake was nasty, no problems!

Anyway, it seems I have finally fulfilled that laundry list of do’s for the insurance company.  I can’t believe that 6 months has flown by so fast!  It seems like yesterday I was reading over the insurance requirement, and thinking, “this could take forever”.  Who knows, it might still take forever!  You hear all kind of stories.  From the ones who took 2-3 years to finally get approved, to the ones who were approved within a week. 

Well no matter what happens I am on the right track!  I’ve made changes in my lifestyle that are going to make me a healthier person.  I have surrounded myself with a great support system of family and friends.  And I believe in a God that reigns upon high!  Who could ask for anything else!

So, there you go!  My request is this…For my friends and family on this board and elsewhere to keep me in your thoughts and prayers.  And as soon as I hear something, you will know it!  In fact you will probably hear me screaming, feel me jumping up and down, and then you will remember…”It’s just Scott in Tennessee , he must have gotten approval!”

On yeah, the hospital let me bring home some of the strawberry flavored barium…I’m willing to share if anyone is interested?

Have a great week!

 

 

Scott:

You are the one who is a hoot!  I feel so blessed just to have gotten to know you and your lovely family!  I'm sending up lots of prayer for you.  Congratulations on making it through the 6-months of waiting without loosing your religion! (kidding)  To me, that was the hardest part.

I look forward to seeing ya'll on Saturday.

Big Smile!

Freddie

 

 

LOL O YUCK i cant even get that stuff down. But prayers going your way............... Annrenee

Scott sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way.  And bless your heart barium is nasty, regardless of being strawberry. When we were in the Military they gave me that, and I got so sick, my babies were only 3 and 7, Brian said that both of the them said, that sounds like mama when she throws up.  When I came out I noticed alot of folks with thiers eyes on me.  I had to go back the next day for a do over test. LOLBarb

Umm Strawberry. My Favorite! . Now comes the most dreadful part - the waiting game. I am really impatient so after I confirmed that the Dr sent the paperwork to the insurance company, I called everyday to check the status. hehe. Hang in there and stay positive. I am sure I will be reading your approval post very shortly!  By the way, I like your football ticker. My husband and I are big NFL fans - especially the Titans of course. Did you see the game on Sunday. We won but we shouldn't have. That was UGLY.

You know you have our prayers. I am sure you will get an approval soon. Mkae sure you yell REALLY LOUD  so I can hera you in Springfield ok? LOL

Good things just have to happen you are so upbeat and positive. I know you will get approved. Kim

I'm so excited for you and hope you hear something positive very quickly.  I know how long the wait can be.  I'll be thinking about you and prayers are going up as I type.  Best of luck!

Hang in there Scott, I am one of those that it took almost 3 years, but I finnally got it. Praying for you approval. I also wanted to ask you when you have a chance to send me a copy of my losers bench. I loved it and would like to be able to print it off. Just send it to my email. If you don't have it anymore just let me know. Thanks a bunch  Cheryl

That is wonderful Scott!! You have done so well with your 6 month diet too!

Please keep us posted! I screamed, cried, ran around my office (I was at work lol) when I found out I had gotten approved...lord, it was a sight! I'll be praying for a quick approval :-)