Approved but no surgery date yet. - ThinnerTimes

JJ Girl · 02-28-2005, 06:44 AM

This is my first post although I have been reading this forum for several weeks. I have gained tons of information that has helped me. I have been approved for surgery and the surgeon's office is supposed to call me this week to schedule. I would love to correspond with someone who is expecting surgery in the next month or so. I am 53 and finally going to get out of the diet gutter.

JJ Girl

xocats · 02-28-2005, 08:06 AM

Hi JJGirl,

Congrats...you are on your way.

I have a surgery date of March 23rd.

To prepare for my surgery, I am supposed begin walking at least 20 min. a day. Eat high protein, low carbs. Also, I was told to cough and deep breathe several times per hour to prepare for post-anesthesia lung exercises.

I must admit that yesterday afternoon, I went to a childrens birthday party at ChuckECheese. I ate lots of pizza, cake & drank soda until I thought I would POP.

I hope that from now until my surgery I will behave and do what the doctor requested .... but it tasted sooooo goooood. I feel like crap this morning.

To much fat & salt. Oh well...that kind of self destructive behavor will soon be in my past & I can hardly wait.

My surgery is being done by lap if everything goes as planned.

Please fill me in about what you are supposed to do pre-op. The more info we have the better and let us know when you surgery is scheduled.

HUGS...

watergirl · 02-28-2005, 08:23 AM

Congratulations on your approval. I wish you much luck on the date!

Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way for a safe and speedy recovery!

pambragg · 02-28-2005, 08:24 AM

JJgirl,
Congrats on getting approved. The biggest hurdle has been cleared. If you have any questions, concerns, etc this is the place to be. Welcome and best wishes.

piNkcHica · 02-28-2005, 09:08 AM

How long did you have to wait before you found out you was approved?

Anne · 02-28-2005, 11:22 AM

Congrats, JJ!! That is the biggest hurdle. I will be having surgery on March 23, lap, hopefully, also. I'm just trying to get everything out of my house before that, so I would have any temptations. Luckily, my kids are grown, and I don't have to worry about feeding anyone except my animals. I'm also trying to walk more every day.

Also, Chica, it took from 02/16/05 when my dictation was faxed to my insurance, to 02/23/05, 1 week later, for my "APPROVAL" call!!!!

I couln't believe it and I'm still just amazed. I can't waith to be on the other side, with the losers!!!!

Check back soon,

JJ Girl · 03-02-2005, 10:28 AM

YEA I got my date today. April 18 - want it now!!!!

Thanks for the info about deep breathing. The center I am going to actually provides two weeks of high protein/low carb shakes, meals etc...... before surgery. I have weaned myself off caffine (almost) and started taking some vitamins. After surgery they will prescribe prescription prenatal vitamins forever.....

Thanks for the contact! JJ

JJ Girl · 03-02-2005, 10:29 AM

Actually it only took a little over a week.... I was shocked.

JJ

xocats · 03-02-2005, 10:41 AM

Congratulations JJGirl on your surgery date. You are a winner.

scallister · 03-02-2005, 12:09 PM

I'm also new. I will be picking up my Patient History form from my doctor and faxing in all my paper work to the insurance company today. I am soooooo excited. I've already had a verbal approval from my insurance now we just need the formal approval. I can't believe some of you got this in only a week! I was told it would take 8 to 12 weeks for an approval.
I would also like to corrispond with those of you who are waiting and those of you who have already done this.
I have been heavy for so long, it's hard to imagine living a thin life and actually buying cute clothes (I'm tired of shopping in the women's area and having a very small selection).
I am going to miss my daily Mt. Dew, do I need to get off the caffine before the surgery? I figured the pain medications after surgery would hide the caffine headaches.