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I have my date and time for my surgery.  I will begin my new life Tue Jan 27th at 6 am.  I'm soooo excited. Thought I would be nervous once I got my date but I'm just ready to begin the new me.  Thanks to all who have gone before me,  prayers to all that are in the process of getting approvals and dates.  Please just pray for me and  all of our other "family members" who are close to surgery dates.
Vickie

I've finally been approved.  Thought it would never happen, had BCBS and Tricare fighting over who would pay--but thank God it's finally done.  I'm having to wait until Feb. because of some things going on at work right now--holidays and nurses going part-time to go back to school and I have to train a new nurse.  I go January 22nd and 23rd for all my base line testing (I'm going to be in a research group at Emory Hospital in Atlanta) then should have my surgery first week of February.  It seems like a dream and I don't want to wake-up in case it is not true.  But talking about all kinds of emotions --excited, nervous, scared, Looking for a support group close to Griffin, GA.  Don't really want to have to go all the way to Emory for my support group.  Please pray that things will continue to go smoothly and that time will hurry a pass, I'm not very good at waiting.lol.  Thanks to all --Vickie

Well i finally got letter from my PCP to turn in to Emory.  I have my psychological eval on 9-15, then my nutritional group meeting after that they will submit all my information to my insurance company.  Yes all my fingers and toes are crossed.  I've spoken to my insurance company and the way they talk I meet all criteria and will be approved.  So I'm another step closer to the new healthier me.......   I still have a lot of questions still go from excited to scared.  Please anyone who has had RNY before please share your story with me..........thanks

well this is new for me, not much of a computer person.  I'm currently in Stage 2 of the process.  My surgeon is Edward Lin, and my surgery will be through Emory Bariatric Center.  Had a very hard time getting my PCP to write my medical necessary letter, all kinds of reasons--my DM, wanted me to try loosing on my own--ha ha-- like I have not tried my whole life.  I'm a RN and one of the other docs in the group is now helping me!  A big answer to prayer!!!  So everyone I have all kinds of questions, am excited and scared to death all in the same instance.  I call Dr. Lin's group tuesday 9-2-08 and hopefully will have more news.
My family's support is wonderful.  My husband of 29 years is great, he is as excited as I am.  I have three wonderful children, 3 out of this world fantastic grandkids, and the best son-in-law anyone could ask for--yes I'm blessed.  Thanks to everyone who has gone before me, for answering my questions, letting me know I'm not alone.