Approved!

I had an appointment in Iowa City on Friday, September 9th to meet with the dietitian and the doctor/PA/nurse. I also had some blood work done though this is just the beginning I believe of all the bodily fluids I will give them.

Met with the dietitian first and she cleared me for surgery for her part. I know I need to exercise more but they also need to understand how much pain that causes me if I over-do it. It's a very fine balance that I am still working out. Diet-wise I have been doing okay and the weight loss proves it I think.

Met with the PA and with the doc briefly. They have no concerns except they have to get the rest of the records from my doc so the insurance will clear me for surgery.

Nurse asked me questions about anesthesiology and then took some blood.

I called the doctor's office after I left and they re-sent the records. Called today and they were received. Paperwork person said she would probably have the information sent to the insurance tomorrow and then the insurance has 15 days to reply. After that they will call me to set up a surgery date and then it really gets real! I will have a pre-op appointment where I will do more lab work, meet with the doctors, and all that good stuff. Looking forward to taking this step in my life!