dancerchick06
SURGERY DATE SCHEDULED
Jun 11, 2014
I really can't believe it and I am trying so so hard not to get my hopes up.
Why?
I don't know if insurance is going to pull through for me. I am terrified that they will call me in a few days or next week and say "I am so sorry but your insurance consists of a bunch of asshats".
So here is how my appointment went:
I went in (way too early because of nerves) and gave her all my patient forms, I was surprised that they got me in thirty minutes early than my scheduled appointment. I first met with a VERY lovely nurse who took vitals and what not. She told me that my goal of 140 lbs was too far down as I have a bigger frame. A more realistic number is going to be 165; 70% of weight lost from now is going to be 192 but because I am young, I may get down to that 165 mark. That is almost 100 lbs so this girl isn't complaining. Exit nurse, enter the wonderful Dr. Quaid.
Dr. Quaid is a very calm, cool, and collected man; oh and tall, I need to mention that. He was very gentle and let me know that the surgery is my decision and which surgery I would like is also my decision. I was leaning more toward RNY because of my PCOS but he told me he has seen other PCOSers have the Sleeve and it went really well. I have done all my research on RNY so more research is definitely going to be needed. I just want to have a baby by the end of this. He understood what I asked and answered very clearly and made sure I understood as well. Exit doctor, enter Pam.
Pam has been chatting with me since I made the decision to call and talk to her about it initially. It was nice to see...er...rather hear, a familiar voice. She explained to me what happens with insurance (terrified party of 1). She also explained to me the entire process from here to August 13th. Did I mention that is the perfect day? Reason 1: Only 2 months away, 2: before school and giving me enough time to recover before it starts, 3: a couple weeks before my birthday! Happy Birthday to me! As I left, I made sure to drop a quarter in to the fountain and prayed to the coin goddesses that insurance will pull through for me.
So I guess here is the start of something (hopefully) wonderful. Next step, psych evaluation and dietary meeting; is it ridiculous that I am more nervous for the dietary meeting than the psych eval? :) I hope all of you that are looking to have surgery and feeling down because of the process get to where you need/want to be.
I will make sure to put a few coins in for you all next time.
-S.
