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6/29/11 - JP Drain, a Stitch & an Extra Night - By this day, the walking is getting better and better, although I hated getting in and out of bed.  I was supposed to go home today, but I didn't feel ready and I asked to be kept ...

6/28/11 - Leak Test - So I was a little more 'with it' on this day.  I couldn't wait to go to my leak test because I wanted to be able to start on liquids, which it turns out wouldn't happen until 3pm.....

6/27/11 - Surgery Day!!!! - Well, today was my surgery day.  Obviously, I am writing this after the fact....waaaayyy after the fact.  It is really the end of July...lol.  I had to be at the hospital for 7:30 ...

6/26/11 - Night Before Surgery/Last Thoughts - Well, it's the night before surgery...in 12 hours I will be in the OR.  I can't believe it!  I am more calm than I thought I'd be, but I am a bit scared, nervous, excited, etc.  So...

Move over losers! - I am having surgery tomorrow morning at 9:30am although I have to be there at 7:30am.  I am excited, nervous, scared, etc.  I keep wondering what I'll feel like tomorrow at this ti...

6/24/11 - Surgery Time - My surgery is scheduled for 9:30am on Monday.  I have to be there at 7:30.  I have to shower with anti-bacterial soap.  I am not to use any lotions, perfumes, make-up or wear any j...

Pre-Op Diet - How much weight did you lose on your pre-op diet?  My surgery is on Monday and I guess I am getting worried that I didn't lose enough...

6/23/11 - Nail Day - Today I got my nails done and a pedicure so my feet look cute for surgery.  I wanted to get my nails done because I don't know when I'll be up to it after surgery and also I have t...

6/22/11 - Pre-Admission Testing - Today I had my pre-admission testing which was nothing but blood work.  They had fun looking for a good vein among all my bruising from the MRI fiasco.  I was supposed to meet with...

6/21/11 - Surgery is Approved!! - This morning I left a voicemail for Dana explaining what I found out from the insurance company yesterday.  While I was waiting for her to return my call, I received a call from Ce...

6/20/11 - MRI & Sleep Doctor Appointment - Today I had my MRI and my appointment with the sleep doctor to get cleared for surgery.  The MRI itself was harmless...now getting the IV for the MRI is another story.  After four ...

6/10/11 - Nutrition Class & Pre-Op Appointment - This morning I had my nutrition class and pre-op appointment.  This nutrition class was somewhat informative.  I mean it is for someone that hasn't done a lot of research, but sinc...

6/7/11 - Sleep Apnea; Medical Clearance by PCP - Today I got the phone call from the Sleep Center with my sleep study results.  I do have mild sleep apnea but not enough to warrant any treatment.  I do have to meet with the sleep...

6/3/11 - Second Consult w/ Dr. Murayama - Today was my second appointment with Dr. Murayama.  He is such a good guy.  I really like him a lot.  I was really shocked and surprised to get a tentative surgery date of June 27t...

6/2/11 - Abdominal U/S; Chest X-ray; Upper GI; Psy - Today I had my abdominal ultrasound, chest x-ray, upper GI and psych evaluation...what a day!  I was excited to get home.  The abdominal ultrasound and chest x-ray were simple...th...

5/26/11 - Sleep Study - Tonight I had my sleep study.  I took two Tylenol PM because I was worried that I wouldn't sleep.  I still had trouble sleeping, but apparently I did sleep.  It was a little diffic...

5/21/11 - Bariatric Support Group - Today I attended my first Bariatric Support Group at Penn Presbyterian Hospital.  It is mandatory to attend at least one support group meeting.  Although I plan to attend many more...

Introducing Myself - Hello everyone!  My name is Amy.  I'm new to this forum but not new to OH.  I was previously lurking on the VSG forum but my insurance does not cover the sleeve.  I have decided to...

Anyone get approval with BCBS of MA - They view it as investigational and a lot of the other BCBS companies cover it.  We are going to appeal on the fact that I use ibuprofen a lot to manage my pain from endometriosis....

5/20/11 - Labs; EKG; Pulmonary Function Test; Etc. - So today I got three of my required tests out of the way...the labs, EKG, and the Pulmonary Function Test.  They all went very well.  I feel like I am getting closer.  I did get a ...

4/29/11 - First Consult w/ Dr. Murayama and the Ba - Wow!  What a big day!  My appointment was at 11am and I didn't get out until 2:30pm.  Today was an overwhelming day to say the least.  I had so much information given to me verball...