Deb Breneman

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5 days out from my surgery - Still doing well.  I have had hardly any pain other than the day of surgery.  Sleeping in my own bed from day one.  No discomfort getting up and down.  The only real side effect is...

Surgery was Monday, Jan 25, 2010 - I was scheduled to be there at 10:30 with surgery at 12:30.  They called me about 9:00 and asked if I could come on in because they were ahead of schedule.  We headed over and I ac...

Day before my surgery.... - Got my bag packed, nail polish off, earrings out..... laundry done.  Started going through my drawers today to pull some things out  I know I won't need anymore.  Really excited.  ...

Last visit with surgeon and nutrition class before - Whoohoo!  Had my last visit with the surgeon today and the 2hr nutrition class.  I think I have everything I will need for the first week or two so I'm all set!  Surgery is one wee...

12 Days til my Surgery!!! - I'm getting so excited!  Trying to make my lists, plan out and get what I'm gonna need after surgery.  Can't wait to get started on my new way of life!  I know it is going to be a ...

I have a surgery date! - I met with Dr. Throop today and afterwards got a surgery date.  It's January 25th, 3 weeks away.  Really excited and can't wait to begin my new journey to health! 

Boy, this is an emotional roller coaster kind of d - Just got a call with my appt with the surgeon.  It is for Jan 4th!!!  Yay!!! 

Just found out my job is ending next week. -   At least I won't have to worry about taking off for surgery. 

Waiting for appt with Surgeon - Approved yesterday.  Spoke with Debbie at St Mary's and she said that my file would be given to the SW and the Nut to sign off and then I would be scheduled with Dr. Throop.  Hope ...

I'm approved!!! - Just talked to BCBSIL and discovered that I'm approved!  They received the request for approval on Thursday, the nurse approved it on Friday and referred it to the doctor who appro...

Waiting on Insurance Company Decision - They finally received the fax yesterday.  Waiting for a decision.....

Submitting for insurance approval today!! - I'm so excited.  Can't wait to hear.  Had my 2nd last appt with the dr prior to submission today and they are ready to send it in.  Keeping my fingers crossed.  That would be a nic...

Well I thought that was my last appt prior to subm - Got a call from the insurance tech and she wanted me to get in two more visits in Dec because she was concerned the insurance company wouldn't approve.  Seems all of my visits were...

Had my last dr appt prior to sending for insurance - I can't wait!  I see all of the before and after photos and I'm so excited to see what my after will be. 

Addicted to food - I'm not losing during my pre-op phase.  I go for my last dr appt Wednesday and then they will submit to insurance.  I've looked at the before and after photos over and over again. ...