copchick187

I had my gallbladder out a few years ago. I don't know about flying. You would have to ask the doctor. I was sore but not in any pain after 3 days. I stopped all pain med after 3 days. I will tell you that from the first pain attack, I had to wait 3 weeks until they removed it. When I went to the ER, they said it would have to be removed but I had a touch of pneumonia and they refused to take it out until my lungs were clear. I had to stay on a strict NO FAT diet while waiting. That sucked. I lived on Angel Food Cake. Talk to your Dr and ask if you can delay having it removed. Hope this helps.

I was wondering the same thing.

Hi! I haven't been just lurking this site. I have been downright stalking it I went to the Surgeon a couple of days ago and I'm now waiting for United Healthcare to make the decision. So, on my weigh in I was 39.6 BMI. I couldn't believe it! I guess the stress got to me. I've lost 9 pounds in a week and a half. I'm praying that it doesn't kill my chances with UHC. I do have one comorbidity osteoarthritis and had ankle reconstruction surgery a few years ago. But, of course, I'm nervous. Anywho, just wanted to say hi to everyone.

I'm trying to keep postive thoughts. The girl in the office that submits the paperwork to UHC is on vacation this week. :banghead: ..I'm just hitting a string of bad luck or I'm being taught a lesson in patience. Either way, I'm learning as much as I can from everyone on this site. Thanks everyone for the advise and well wishes :001_smile:

Still waiting on insurance approval. I'm in Bogalusa. I also have Dr. Ordoyne at Northlake Surgical as my doctor.

Appointments have been great until the other day and my BMI dropped to 39.6. The paperwork has been submitted. Now the waiting game is on. Please keep me updated on your surgery.

Congrats!!!

Thanks! That's a great idea. It's in the hands of UHC now. If I get another chance at it, I will try it. The sad part is, a few days prior I was 40.9. I never would have gone if I knew it dropped in a few days.

Thank you so much! I'm freaking out over the sudden weight loss. If I would have known I would have worn really heavy clothes..LOL! Your denial and appeal went really fast! Did your surgeon do the appeal for you?

Hi! I'm new too. I may have to explore the self pay option if I get denied. Good luck to you.