DianeMarie
T-Minus 2 Days & Counting!
Nov 03, 2008
I had my pre-op physical today. It went well and was relatively quick. He said all my tests came back fine and he wished me well on my journey. I've been on liquids all day tomorrow and will switch to clear liquids tomorrow. Hopefully work will keep me busy so I dont think about it too much!
It's A DATE!!!!!
Oct 29, 2008
I just got the call and I'm having my surgery NOVEMBER 5TH! That's next wednesday! OMG. Already called work. I'll only have to miss 2 work days. My head is spinning. I'm sure I'll post more later. Just have to set up a physical and bloodwork before wednesday. I'm shaking!
Another Step
Oct 27, 2008
Yesterday I get a call from the surgeon's office. It wasnt the surgery date call. (I was kinda bummed) It was the nurse calling me to go over my medications. She wanted to make sure they changed my BP pill from Hyzaar to something safer for surgery. She said the Norvasc he put me on was fine. She also made sure I stopped taking my daily baby aspirin.
She said I would still be getting a call about the surgery date. She informed me that there will be no liquid diet before hand. I just eat normally the day before surgery and then nothing by mouth after midnight. She said just dont go crazy and eat alot of food the day before lol. I guess people might be tempted to do so knowing that would be the last day they would ever be able to eat normally.
All that is left for me to do is have a physical and have blood work. I guess they will tell me more about that on my next call.
I know I am getting closer to my surgery. It just feels like everything is crawling at this pace.
She said I would still be getting a call about the surgery date. She informed me that there will be no liquid diet before hand. I just eat normally the day before surgery and then nothing by mouth after midnight. She said just dont go crazy and eat alot of food the day before lol. I guess people might be tempted to do so knowing that would be the last day they would ever be able to eat normally.
All that is left for me to do is have a physical and have blood work. I guess they will tell me more about that on my next call.
I know I am getting closer to my surgery. It just feels like everything is crawling at this pace.
!!!APPROVED!!!
Oct 24, 2008
WOW, She submits my paperwork yesterday and I get a call this afternoon telling me I'm approved! Talk about FAST!
So many things race through my mind. I'm EXCITED...I'm a little scared.. I'm SO FREAKIN HAPPY! I'm almost there! She told me that the office will call me next week and set up my surgery. She does them on Tuesday's & Wednesday's each week. They are working on the November schedule now. Hopefully mine will be in the next few weeks!
I'm sure I'll post once I know.
Waiting
Oct 23, 2008
I've never been a patient person. Now I'm being tested. I talked to the surgeon's office yesterday. After a little bit of confusion, my paperwork has been submitted to the correct insurance. It's been two weeks since my last class. The woman who took my info said that she has dealt with my insurance alot and knows what is expected. She told me I should have my answer as soon as today or Monday. I'm sure I'm going to jump every time my cell phone or home phone rings over the next few days!
Fear & Excitement
Oct 13, 2008
Well.. I put off calling my new insurance to see if they covered lap band surgery. I was scared. All different scenerio's ran through my head. No they didnt cover it and I put all this effort in for that.... or yes they do cover it but i wasnt on this new insurance long enough..
I have to attend a meeting for the prep study today. I read I will be wearing that armband another week. I thought if I wear this and I cant have the surgery I'm gonna be ticked. So I FINALLY got up the courage to call.
I was told my insurance does cover it.. I have done everything they have required. I will pay $100 and they will cover the rest! So now I dont mind that i will be wearing that silly armband for a week! I'm ready to finish all this and wait for the approval and surgery date. I feel like I'm floating on a cloud!!!!!
I can't wait to get the call letting me know I've been approved!
Until next time...
The WAIT!
Oct 10, 2008
Wednesday night was my last lifestyle class. Now I am playing the waiting game for them to submit my paperwork for insurance and to get approval and then a surgery date.
I was very figity the last class. I just wanted it to be over! I watched the NUT chew gum her entire lecture. I wanted to walk up and hit her on the back of the head and knock the gum out of her mouth. Boy I didnt realise till then how nervous and anxious I was.
I was told it can take up to two weeks for them to gather my paper work and submit it to my insurance. They should have an answer in about 2 days after that. Once they get that they will set up the surgery. I have all sorts of thoughts running through my head. What if I'm denied? What if I'm approved too fast and the surgery is set up before work can handle it?
I guess I'll cross these bridges in a few weeks...
God I'm NERVOUS!
I was very figity the last class. I just wanted it to be over! I watched the NUT chew gum her entire lecture. I wanted to walk up and hit her on the back of the head and knock the gum out of her mouth. Boy I didnt realise till then how nervous and anxious I was.
I was told it can take up to two weeks for them to gather my paper work and submit it to my insurance. They should have an answer in about 2 days after that. Once they get that they will set up the surgery. I have all sorts of thoughts running through my head. What if I'm denied? What if I'm approved too fast and the surgery is set up before work can handle it?
I guess I'll cross these bridges in a few weeks...
God I'm NERVOUS!
Back on track and finally seeing the finish line in the distanc
Sep 16, 2008
Well it's been crazy and busy here to say the least. I have insurance through work (Thank GOD) and things are back on track. I had my 5th class last night and I had my Nutrition Consult today. I took my exam and passed with %100. I was amazed I did so well after being up since 3AM for work.
My final class is October 8th and they can start the procedings to get my insurance approval. I never thought I'd get this far since I started in April. I am so suprised how fast this is going. I pray the rest of the journey goes as quickly but with less stress! LOL.
Hard to believe the last class is 3 weeks away!
My final class is October 8th and they can start the procedings to get my insurance approval. I never thought I'd get this far since I started in April. I am so suprised how fast this is going. I pray the rest of the journey goes as quickly but with less stress! LOL.
Hard to believe the last class is 3 weeks away!
Setbacks
Aug 31, 2008
Well I drove hubby to work this past Wednesday and was looking forward to an evening of quiet when I got a call from him telling me to go pick him up.
He was permanently laid off. He handed me a letter about the lay off and another about the insurance being done at the end of the month. (3 days)
As all the fears set in and I had time to process I realised it meant no health insurance.. no surgery! I was sick. All my tests are done, 2 classes and my Nut appointment and I'm done. Done in little over a month actually.
I pulled myself together and started to get info.. Lots of help from this group actually. Tomorrow I will know if my work insurance will pick us up early instead of waiting for open enrollment.
I'm trying not to emotional eat. That's always been my friend in desperate times.
Hopefully I'll have answers soon.
He was permanently laid off. He handed me a letter about the lay off and another about the insurance being done at the end of the month. (3 days)
As all the fears set in and I had time to process I realised it meant no health insurance.. no surgery! I was sick. All my tests are done, 2 classes and my Nut appointment and I'm done. Done in little over a month actually.
I pulled myself together and started to get info.. Lots of help from this group actually. Tomorrow I will know if my work insurance will pick us up early instead of waiting for open enrollment.
I'm trying not to emotional eat. That's always been my friend in desperate times.
Hopefully I'll have answers soon.
Tests
Aug 20, 2008
This morning I had my stress test. I am very glad it was posponed from last week. The testing wasnt that bad. I went in. They put in an IV and gave me my first round of dye. I had to drink water and sit for 30 minutes for it to go through my system. Then I went into a room and laid down and they took pics of my heart for 15 minutes. I couldnt move and I had to lay there with my hands above my head. It wasnt too bad but mid way through my body told me it wasnt a very comfortable position to be in. I made it through that and then they took me to the treadmill room. I was given more meds and they started the test. They kept excellerating it quickly. I managed to get through it without much discomfort. I was mostly sweaty and out of breath. They kept talking to me to wind me I think LOL. Just when I thought I couldnt go further the test was done. I sat down and they gave me more water. I went back to the waiting room and boy I was physically drained. I almost fell asleep waiting to be taken back for 15 minutes of pics again. Once I was taken back to get the pics I laid down and realised I would enjoy this round of pics. I almost fell asleep during it!
They checked to make sure I didnt move and then sent me on my way. All my tests for surgery are now complete. All its left is my nut consult and 2 more classes. I'm on my way!!!
They checked to make sure I didnt move and then sent me on my way. All my tests for surgery are now complete. All its left is my nut consult and 2 more classes. I'm on my way!!!
About Me
Delmont, PA
Location
18.8
BMI
Surgery
11/05/2008
Surgery Date
Apr 24, 2008
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