losinglily

Hey, all. Valentina: glad to meet someone else with arthritis and fibro. Do you have OA or RA? It's Time: I am glad to have a surgery twin! I have to admit that as far as my preop diet goes, I lapsed a few days (not terribly) after my surgery was cancelled, but I'm back on track. My surgeon wanted me to lose 10-15 pounds preop (I'm 5'5 and 240). I've actually lost 13 pounds. I found out that I have some gallstones (big), but they aren't taking my gallbladder out. Ugggg. I have to say that my biggest worry at this point is not having coffee. Well, off to my pre op appt!

Hey there! Just had my surgery scheduled for 2/9. Glad to see I won't be alone! I was supposed to have surgery last Friday, but I was sick and had to reschedule. I can't believe (after 5 million hurdles and unforeseen stuff) that this is going to happen! Let's K.I.T. ????

Good question, Redemmy. I'm sure that they have to go by each patient to a certain extent. I know that you can't just stop certain meds (like the ones you mentioned). Good luck with your surgery!

Once everything was actually in, it took a week and a 1/2. A couple things had to be resent. I also found out I had a silent heart attack from my EKG and gallstones (no symptoms). I will keep taking my blood pressure meds and call on Monday about the bc pills.

Hi Cheryl. I was wondering the same thing. I also have RA and am off of my Humira, Methotrexate and Relafen (NSAID). I am seeing my primary for final approval on Monday. Saw something (briefly) about NSAID patches on TV, but don't know if they are widely available yet. It's good to see someone else on here that has RA. Best of luck to you!

Hey, everyone. I just got the referral to see a surgeon approved. Is it possible to get a pre approval from my insurance (BSBC CAL)? I am so afraid that I will have jumped through these hoops only to have the surgery denied. Thoughts or advise? Thanks!