derbin247

Hi thanks for the ipod advice... how is it going afterwards? did you go through insurance? PPO or HMO? or did you pay cash? My authorization was sent in on saturday... i am dying to know if i get authorized!

Hey there -

Im not sure how your recovery room will be set up, but I didnt have any type of private room, and the iPod was great for drowning out the sounds of the room. I'm feeling good today, 5 days post-op. Not starving, but there are some grumblings going on down there that I can stop with some warm broth or a few spoonfulls of yogurt. I was approved through my insurance. Pretty sure I'm a PPO. My BMI was 40, so I didnt have much trouble getting approved. Had to do a 3 month supervised diet with the nutritionist and get a bunch of clearences, but other than that, it was pretty good. Once they sent in my paperwork, I had an answer in 2 days. You may have gotten your answer by now - let me know.. Hope you get it!