missymellie33 1 Posted December 16, 2012 I'm set for Jan 9 provided my insurance approves it! My paper work was sent in on Dec 4 and I am still waiting to hear from them. I hope they hurry soon I don't want to go thru the preop diet for nothing. You have been waiting since December 4th? Has your surgeon's office called to get an update or least confirmed that your insurance got your request? I used to work with medical insurance companies. Might want to check on things and make sure no one has dropped the ball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicmuffin 19 Posted December 16, 2012 Hi all I am booked with Dr. pompa Jan. 7 in Tijuana. Currently on the high Protein low carb phase of the prep diet. Getting very excited, and nervous! Good luck to all you January sleepers out there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready4anume 31 Posted December 16, 2012 For anyone who has there pre op appointment' date=' how does that work? What is done and talked about in that appointment?[/quote'] My pre-op was EKG,Pulmonary Test which was kind of difficult to me,labs&EDG and my last appointment before surgery on the 7th is with anesthesia on the 4th.Why do I have to see anesthesia before surgery if anyone know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen In Me 36 Posted December 16, 2012 Well my doc told me since my labs was done over 30 days ago I have to have them done again, I've had my ekg, xray, physical and ultrasound done. So I haven't the slightest as to what they are goin to do...I'm excited tho... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicmuffin 19 Posted December 16, 2012 You need to see anesthesia before surgery so they can assess you themselves to determine the best type of anesthesia specifically for you. A lot of the tests are done to determine that, what your lungs are capable of handling, etc. sometimes the anesthesia is harder on the body than the surgery is lol. Very important Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen In Me 36 Posted December 16, 2012 Thanks for that information! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lmedalsy 76 Posted December 16, 2012 I'm scheduled for January 16th as well! My preop is tomorrow morning! I'm excited but also very nervous!! How long were you told to take off of work following the surgery? I have to let my boss know this week and still unsure of how long I should take off to recover... 1 SwitcheRue reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen In Me 36 Posted December 16, 2012 I'm scheduled for January 16th as well! My preop is tomorrow morning! I'm excited but also very nervous!! How long were you told to take off of work following the surgery? I have to let my boss know this week and still unsure of how long I should take off to recover... I haven't been told as of yet, but I'm hoping to take 3 weeks off..I just want to make sure I'm comfortable to go back. I'll figure out for sure Tuesday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkie 13 Posted December 16, 2012 Hey @Pinkie...I will be having my surgery at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus' date=' Oh through the Fresh Start Bariatric with Dr. Tracey Pitts...I know your excited for your day too! What are your thoughts on it? To everyone else... congrats on your dates!!![/quote'] @queen my thoughts are my inside will finally come out. But I've been fluffy for half my life so to transform will be really a challenge . But I'm up for it and ready to make it do what it do. Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkie 13 Posted December 16, 2012 For anyone who has there pre op appointment' date=' how does that work? What is done and talked about in that appointment?[/quote'] I think for the pre op you meet with your doctor and go over your labs and etc. Sent from my iPhone using VST Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vswannabe 0 Posted December 16, 2012 Hey @Pinkie...I will be having my surgery at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus' date=' Oh through the Fresh Start Bariatric with Dr. Tracey Pitts...I know your excited for your day too! What are your thoughts on it? To everyone else... congrats on your dates!!![/quote'] Mine is scheduled for Jan. 22nd at Mount Carmel West with Dr. Price in Columbus, Oh. Small world, best of luck!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Queen In Me 36 Posted December 16, 2012 Mine is scheduled for Jan. 22nd at Mount Carmel West with Dr. Price in Columbus' date=' Oh. Small world, best of luck!!!![/quote'] How about that! It sure is a small world Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwitcheRue 2 Posted December 16, 2012 My surgery is set for January 16th as well. We can be sleeve twins. 1 sabrinaineastco reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabrinaineastco 5 Posted December 17, 2012 Mine is Jan 14th. I just got my packet with diet instructions and I'm supposed to start it on NYE. Does anyone think it's okay to wait til the first?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loseitsoon 157 Posted December 17, 2012 Good luck to all the January sleevers! I start my prediet on Dec 26 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites