The Day Approaches

Apr 02, 2009

I find it very difficult to believe, but my insurance approved my surgery within a day or two after it was submitted.  I am scheduled to have gastric bypass on April 14, 2009.  My doctor requires that I follow the Atkins diet plan for 2 weeks before the surgery.  I was really worried about this.  It has not been that difficult and I am truly amazed that I no longer feel bloated.  I don't know if I have actually lost any weight but I haven't taken my diabetes medication and my sugars have been well under control (from 98 to 132).  I have called my primary care physician and told her about this but haven't heard back from her yet.  I went to Greenville, NC for my preop blood work, etc. this morning and am getting excited.  Several people have told me that the surgery is very painful.  One person told me she felt like she had been hit by a mack truck.  I am not letting that get in the way of my success.  My new philosophy toward any pain I have is that "This too shall pass". 

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