ShannaS

Hi Megan, Welcome to the Forum and congrats on your surgery! My surgery is scheduled for March 7th! I will be starting my official pre-op diet a week from today. Even though I am already following it for Breakfast and lunch most days. Do you ladies have a pre-op diet?

I just paid a $200 program fee at my surgeon's office. It is a requirement to be paid by the Pre-Op consult. At his office, it covers a lot of the programs that are offered by his practice, such as support groups and game nights. These are things that are important to this practice, but aren't covered by insurance. I had looked into another hospital and they charged $350 program fee and you couldn't even start the journey until you had paid it.

Congratulations! That is so amazing! That is my first goal, to get out of plus sizes. It will feel so amazing to not have to shop in that section! You have done a fabulous job! You should so proud!

Good luck with starting your liquid diet tomorrow! I am not looking forward to that at all! I start mine on the 25th, but I am already doing Breakfast as liquid just to not end up shocked when I have to start the diet. Congrats on leading the way with surgery on March 1st! woo hoo!

I am so excited...I just received word from my surgeon's office and my insurance company, my surgery has been approved. First try and they have only had it since 2/6! The excitement gives way to so many other emotions at the same time though. Fear, nervousness, pride, awe, excitement. So many things I am feeling at this moment. March 5th will be here before I know it!

I just got a call from my surgeon's office and they told me that the surgeon isn't available on the day that I was scheduled for surgery so they have to change it. So instead of surgery on March 5th and arrival time at the hospital at 5:45 am, I will now be going on March 7th and arrival time at 9:30 am. I am bummed about the change, but at least it's only two days difference.

Thank you all very much! It is three weeks from tomorrow. And its all official. I got the approval letter from insurance in the mail last night. Yay!

My doctor/nutritionist said no pill vitamins. So I take gummy versions of both. I take VitaFusion for Women Gummy Multi Vitamin and VitaFusion Gummy Calcium +Vitamin D. These can both be found at Walmart for around $20 total and they are about a 2 month supply each. These taste great! Hope this helps.

This is an awesome milestone! Congratulations! Yay for eating more real food again!

I feel the same way. congrats on your date. I am sure it will all go according to plan for you!

Finally someone who gets it! Yes, its only two days, but I was set on that day. Now I have to re-set on the 7th. I can do it, but I am not a patient person either! LOL

My surgeon upfront said to take two weeks off, no matter what kind of job you had. This is for recovering from the surgery as well as adjusting to your new eating habits before adding work back into the routine. I have arranged for two weeks off following my surgery in March. I have a desk job, but I want that time to adjust food-wise too.

That is so amazing! Congratulations! My first goal once I get banded is to be able to shop in the Womens section vs. the Plus size section. I don't remember what that is like! I can't wait to find out again.

Wow that's going to be rough! Good luck with it. Mine won't be easy either. But I am determined to make it.

Thank you!

Thank you! It really is a very happy day!

It is coming very quickly! I have pre-ops on Friday and surgery on 3/5. I start diet on 2/23. Gonna be an interesting ride!

That's really scary! You are in my thoughts. I hope you don't have a slip. Will be waiting to hear the outcome of the tests. Good luck!

Good luck! I hope we get to welcome you to the March Bandsters!

I am a bit nervous that my surgery will need to be rescheduled. I had my psych and nutrition consults last Tuesday, 2/5. And my surgery is scheduled on 3/5. I have my pre-op appointment with surgeon and hospital this Friday, 2/15. When I was at the office last week they told me that they would be submitting everything to insurance by the end of the week. I am going to call surgeon's office tomorrow to see where we stand with insurance submittal. I know they know what they are doing, but I am very nervous that all my appointments are scheduled and the insurance hasn't approved yet. Anyone have an experience like this? Did it turn out all right or did surgery have to be moved?

This part I have already done. I know my plan covers it with prior authorization. I have done all of the things I need to do before it is sent to insurance. Now is just waiting to see if they will approve. Thanks for looking out!

Thank you all for the kind words of encouragement. I definitely trust my surgeon and his staff. They are wonderful and couldn't ask for better to guide me through this journey. Its my insurance company that I am more worried about. I am banking and planning on 3/5 being the day. I would hate to see it changed at the last minute. Thank you all again. I am sure it will be fine!

Congratulations on having your date! I am on 3/5 and I think first thing also. Surgery time is 7:30 am and I have to be at hospital at 5:45 am! I am nervous and excited. I bet you are feeling the same way. Good luck! We will see you on the other side!