oly cow! After two weeks of thinking that my packet had been submitted to the insurance company, come to find out that my GP was actually waiting on the results of my stress test to send her clearance back in! Well, I NAILED that test (not too bad for a 60 year old), and she sent my clearance the next day. Packet in...one week later....APPROVED!
My surgery date is scheduled for February 26th. I'm super excited! Yesterday, I met with my Dr. for the final time before surgery, and it was a great experience. He really listens to me and was very patient to answer all my questions....even agreed to take a picture of the part of my stomach he takes out for me before he sends it out to pathology. That request made Keith's eyes roll all the way back in his head, but I figure it's been an unseen part of me for all these years, I have a right to see what it looks like!
I may or may not post a picture of it later, for those who may be curious....just sayin'.
Anyway, I have a pre-admission meeting with the hospital next week, and I've already started my pre-op prep, which includes a specialized diet...very small amounts of soft stuff this week, and all liquids next week. This helps to shrink my liver so it's easier to get out of the way during surgery.
So far, so good. I'm just seriously over the moon excited about this right now!
