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« on: September 10, 2009, 07:16:45 PM » |
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I was prepared to do battle, waiting to hear that my insurance company was going to deny the request for surgery. I had an argument prepared in my head so I could ask for an expedited appeal. I was ready to beg, shed tears and plead my case. I DIDN'T HAVE TO!!!! Knowing that my insurance company was sent the request earlier this week I decided to call my plan to see where the request was in the process. Sometimes I jump the gun and go to the source, I am anxious in that way. Apparently it had been submitted and APPROVED!!! October 7th, 2009 is the date. I have a problem being patient with things so my highly motivated, moderately anxious and impatient self called the insurance company myself. I mean I could have waited to be called but I didn't. So hearing the words "it's been approved" gave me such a rush of excitement I wanted to get out of my car and do a few cartwheels and back round offs. I decided against it, I would have caused quite a mess on the L.I.E. and probably broken a few bones. Now the count down begins 27 days until I see the O.R. and 27 days to make sure I have everything I need in the house for the liquid diet and for anything I need post surgically in terms of protein shakes, sugar free jello, broths, etc. I have already begun picking these things up. 27 days to teach someone else how to do my job so that everything that needs to be done can be done properly (meaning my way), 27 days to field questions from people close to me who still don't know that I am doing this and 27 days to keep preparing myself the best I can mentally for one of the biggest decisions I have ever made in my life. I am excited, I am scared, I am happy, I am nervous, I am on the roller coaster ride now. That coaster leads to L.I.J. and the calm capable team of Dr. Buchin and Sophia, the last people I will see before the end of my old life and the beginning of a new one. If anyone can offer any tips, suggestions or experiences that might help me as I move towards 10/7/09 I would appreciate it. 
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such912
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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2009, 11:56:40 PM » |
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Hello..
Congrats on taking the initiative to not only getting a new life, but also for a longer and healthier future...! Just relax, and before you know it, Oct 7 will come by, so make sure you get all the clearances asap, because my date came very quickly too and i had to do everything last minute, so just make sure you know which clearances have reached Sophia...
Please feel free to ask anything, i am sure me, oscar, and a host of others would love to ease your worries, questions, etc...
Just do your shakes, and its gonna be hard, giving up what once was held precious, but the sacrifice you are about to make is worth it....!
take care and please feel free to ask ANYTHING...
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Veee1226
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« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2009, 11:30:54 AM » |
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Hi!
I am so happy to hear you have your date. Asim is right, the time goes by very quickly. The last minute appointments and approvals can really cause alot of anxiety and stress. You are right to get food you will need into your cabinets because you are not going to want to go shopping afterwards.
It is a roller coaster ride for all of us. Have you been coming to the meetings? (I'm thinking you might be Tammy?) Either way, whether you come to the meeting or post here, we are all here to answer your questions.
All I can ever say is try to keep your head about everything and surround yourself with good, supportive people.
And congratulate yourself because you have already started to do that! :-)
Veronica
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I am changing, gonna get my life together now
I am changing, yes, I know how
I'm gonna start again, I'm leaving my past behind
I'll change my life-I'll make a vow
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Osk
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« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2009, 12:07:08 PM » |
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It's a good thing you were ready to do battle, because the real battle is about to begin. Your surgery is the end of one life, yes. It is also the start of a new one. What that new life is depends on you. Nothing will be handed to you, everything you get you'll earn, you'll fight for. Every inch of ground, every dress size, every pound, you're going to be fighting. Don't give up, a new life is worth fighting for. You will be the only winner if you succeed. If you fail you will be the only loser. It's all up to you, everyone else, Dr. Buchin, Sophia, the group...everyone else will only be able to help you a little bit. It's all really up to you.
Remember your training. We'll see you on the beach.
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Albrightlcsw
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« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2009, 01:07:27 PM » |
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Veronica you are correct I am Tammy.
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« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2009, 02:21:37 PM » |
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Congratulations Tammy!!
It sounds like you are well on your way! I will jump on the bandwagon and say that we are, indeed, there for you. Take advantage of us! It will be here before you know it!
Diane
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icarus96
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« Reply #6 on: September 14, 2009, 05:44:37 PM » |
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Hip hip hurray!!!!
I didn't read all the responses but ask around at one of the meetings and see if anyone has left over protein power they want to get rid of .....
Other than that hold on because the next few months are like a roller coaster!!!!
Just hang on and go WEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Good luck in everything.
Tony
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