jennylynn

First CONGRATULATIONS!!!! How exciting

When I have had outpatient surgery I went in that morning, had the surgery, then when they determined I was well enough, I went home. I think it depends on what time your surgery is and your physical progress whether you stay overnight or not. Also, I assume that Lap band recipients are most likely released sooner than bypass.

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN

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jennylynn

Highest Weight / Surgery day weight / goal 1 / goal 2 / goal 3

323/307/250/200/150

Ms. Readytobehealthy

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"Made it to Twoterville on 10/22/2009"

Christmas

Celestine

Thanks for the info. I want to be prepare for the "what if". Hey anyone out there know anything about getting the reinbursement for travel from insurance company. Aetna is telling me to make sure it is included with total bill from surgeon.

poet_kelly

I would ask them exactly what needs to be included with the bill, then, so you make sure you provide them with whatever documentation you need so they will cover it. My insurance didn't reimburse for travel.

Kelly

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RNY 11/4/08

surgery/current/goal
270/147/130

adagirl

I don't know if its the same in all cases, but for my bariatric surgeon, 'outpatient' means it is done in a building attached to the hospital, but not the actual hospital itself. The surgical room is essentially the same, but if there are complications and you need to stay longer, then you are moved to the actual hospital. Ultimately, it really doesn't seem to make much difference. The outpatient facility is attached to the hospital down a corrider. My surgeon does lower risk patients at the outpatient facility and higher risk patients in the hospital. Her surgical team is the same, though, and the cost is the same. I would guess that it might be faster to get scheduled into the outpatient facility, though, because you aren't competing for operating rooms w/other types of operations. I'm not sure about that, though... just a guess.

Celestine

I got my surgery date. July 31, 2009 for surgery....wow!!!

ardita

Yahoo! We'll be saving a spot on the loser's bench for you when you come out of surgery!

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deputymauldin

you have to be my surgery buddy. i.m 7/7/09
Dena

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Finally submitted for approval 4/28/09
Approved 5/5/09
Final Labs 6/30
Surgery date 7/7/09
293/230/180
dos/cw/gw
Goal (To join Airport Police)

Ms. Readytobehealthy

PRAISE GOD.............July 31st is going to be a new beginning for my SISTER in CHRIST!!!! I am so happy for you and I know you are full of excitement. Here's a list of pre surgery and hospital stuff:

To Do List Before Surgery
Take your "before" pictures! And make sure you take front, back, and profile... Smiling helps...
Take your "before" measurements, too. And measure EVERYthing--you will lose inches around your ankles, wrists, everywhere.
Get your house in order, as you're not going to be up to cleaning or taking care of stuff for a while after you get back.
You're not supposed to be lifting for four to six weeks post-op, so do what you have to in order to make sure you can take care of things like laundry--a rolling suitcase is great for a temporary laundry basket.
Arrange for someone to be around for a few days, particularly if you have little ones.
Get a TT buddy--somebody who can let us know that your surgery is over, and that you're OK...we worry!

Take to the Hospital:
Chapstick
Your own pillow
Slippers of your own, so you don't have to wear those funky things they supply at the hospital.
Loose pants to wear home
Ipod or other personal music to block out the wacko in the next bed over.
Cellphone, so you can call or text somebody at Thinner Times and let us know you're OK. Make sure you have your TT buddy's phone number already pre-programmed into your phone!

Don't Bother Taking to the Hospital:
Books - you either won't have time to read because you'll be up and walking all the time, or you'll feel like crap and won't be interested in reading. Either way, it's just extra weight, and you won't be able to carry it out... you're not supposed to be lifting, remember?
Work to do - See "Books." Same theory.
Nightgown - Just wear the loose sweats to walk around the halls, with the hospital gown over. See below for hints on how to do that...

Hints While in the Hospital:
Hospital gowns: Ask for a second hospital gown. Wear the first gown with the opening in the back, then put the second one on with the opening in the front. No bootie hanging out in the hallways... who wants to see that?

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"Made it to Twoterville on 10/22/2009"

Christmas

Celestine

thanks for the heads up!!!