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 Well it has been 2 weeks since surgery, and I am feeling pretty good.  I am down 10 lbs, and starting to feel a little less week.   I only had one 24 hour period of relentless vomiting, thank heavens I haven't vomited once since.  I had one incission that started draining in the hospital and drained like crazy for a few days.  That incission stopped draining and healed up about a week and a couple days after surgery.  About a day or 2 later I had a different one start draining, not as much as the first one, but it is still draining.  All the other incission sites are healed up.  I went to the pool with my family the day before yesterday with a waterproof bandage on it.  The pool felt wonderful.  I was pretty wiped out all yesterday, but feeling better today.  

 I am really excited, but my emotions are on high.  I found myself thinking of the what ifs.  Wanting to tell family members stuff, just in case.  I know I am doing the right thing, I guess its just the "risk of surgery factor" that is making me a  bit nervous.  Any encouragement would be greatly appreciated!

 I have my surgery date, June 22!  My pre-op with Dr. Winterstein is May 24th and physical and history is after June 14th.  After over a year of jumping through hoops and as the Insurance girl from the Dr office said they were making up stuff as they went, I finally have a date.  Just have to get the 10lbs off and keep it off!!!!!  

YAYYYYYYYYY.......YIPPIE>>>>>>>HOORAH............ AT LAAAAAAASSSSSST !!!!!
I finally got the call yesterday that I was approved for surgery! Whew! After a year and 2 months, and jumping through every hoop imaginable, and as the insurance girl at my Doctors ofice says satisfying every whim they made up as they went along, I at last know I am going to have my surgery.  Now it's a new waiting game.  Next I will get the call in the next couple of days to schedule.  I already know that they are booked on surgeries through June 22 though.  SOOOOOO, I am hoping to have it by my birthday which is June 30th.  That would be a wonderful birthday present.  Wish me luck on being able to get this 10 lbs off and keeping it off so I am ready for surgery(I have lost and gained it many times now). It is coming off before I weigh for my Doctor if I have to use a chainsaw (lol). Any supportive well wishes and advise is very welcome.  Bless you all!
 Lisa

 So I finally heard from the Doctors office today, and I have an appointment set for Monday to start pre-op testing.  I have to get through with this and take this 10 lbs off once and for all ( I keep losing and gaining back about 8 lbs) then it shouldn't be too long till I get my RNY at last.  Please keep me in your prayers.

Well I  had both my appointments (psych eval & Nutri eval) on the 31st.  So now I am just waiting and trying to lose that last 10 lbs Dr Winterstien wants me to lose.  I am down 8 so I think I'm going to make it.  I am going crazy waiting for the approval so I can get my EKG and other pre-op tests done and get on with the surgery.  Praying for approval and patience.  I was told I should have the answer by the 20th of March if not sooner.  Seems so far away right now.   How long did everyone else wait before hearing from Nebraska medicaid on approval?  Any prayers are welcomed.