penman53 493 Posted July 4, 2013 Call the insurance company and inquire as to if they received all necessary paper work and if they had made a decision yet. I've noticed that the people who are inquiring get a faster notice.?? Just a suggestion I did and found out that my appeal was approved, I got a call from my doctors office yesterday and I am having my sleeve on the 24th of July. I go to my pre op nutrition class and my last doctors visit after the class. Looks like my surgery is finally a go thanks for the advise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kw2walker 211 Posted July 4, 2013 Agh! I am tomorrow at 0800. Bags packed' date=' kid safely at mamaw's house, bath tonight with weird surgery cleaner (and in the AM, overkill much?). All my support people in place. Ready to get er done![/quote'] I received the pre wash soap plus wipes. Interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kw2walker 211 Posted July 4, 2013 July 22 for me. I am so ready. This is going to be a long three weeks!!! Sent from my iPhone using VST That's how I feel. I may wear a party hat when I go I'm so happy! 2 Dawnyellow and nmck reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kw2walker 211 Posted July 4, 2013 What Vitamins did you purchase? I don't know if I will be able to chew any vitamins....yuck! Your life will depend on it. Celebrate has two that taste ok. Orange and berry. I purchased Centrum chewables. They were on sale. Check out drugstore.com. They sell liquid forms of all the supplements we need. They are made by wellsse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penman53 493 Posted July 4, 2013 Call the hospital and find out what time they put you on the schedule. What a rotten deal for them not to call you back. I think medical people are becoming so bad about practicing patient care. It is long gone 1 kw2walker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kw2walker 211 Posted July 4, 2013 Heres an update. I called Blue Cross yesterday they told me that my surgery was approved and was in the system. I should be recieving the letter in a few days. I called my doctors office and they have me scheduled for the 22nd of July. I will start my 10 day preop diet next week. I am so excited and ready for this. I want to lose weight so bad and get back in shape so I can enjoy my retirement. Wish me luck I'm right there with you. Did all my pre-op testing. Ready to start my pre-op 2week liquid diet. Can't wait to unleash my skinny girl trapped in this body! 3 Dawnyellow, dicoyte and fh61 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kw2walker 211 Posted July 4, 2013 My surgery date is July 5th' date=' but I don't know what time because the scheduler never called me back today! I am stressed because tomorrow is a holiday so I'm not sure how I will get the info. Clear liquids of Fourth of July![/quote'] You should have been given a number to call. Try to call yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nmck 68 Posted July 4, 2013 Try not to worry! Hospitals don't take holidays! Somebody will likely call you today! 1 kw2walker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nmck 68 Posted July 4, 2013 I don't have my surgeon consultation until Tuesday, but I just ordered myself an abdominal binder from Amazon liked I used after a c-section and a hernia repairb/c i felt like it made recovery faster. it's just a big, firm, elastic, velcro girdle that supports your stomach. I hope the surgeon says it's OK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aussie Girl 13 Posted July 4, 2013 I'm July the 16th! All of the sudden it seems too far!! Can't wait! I ordered the chewable vitamins, Protein Shakes, ..,I'm waiting , bring it on, want n be on the losers bench!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShayLeigh 62 Posted July 4, 2013 My surgery date is July 18! I am having a hard time believing it is finally coming. I'm also getting a little nervous! We will rock it!! Where are you having surgery and your current stats? 1 nmck reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristinalynne 64 Posted July 4, 2013 My surgery is the 15th. I have no idea of what I need! Stressing out just a bit lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KenneKat 12 Posted July 4, 2013 My surgery is July 10. I'm on day 9 of liquid diet. Lost 13 pounds so far! Ordered my Vitamins from Bari-Life, going to buy my Isopure drinks today. I think I'm ready!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lalalisa 23 Posted July 4, 2013 best of luck to everyone and congrats on insurance auth's!!!!! July 9th is coming up fast for me!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nmck 68 Posted July 4, 2013 We will rock it!! Where are you having surgery and your current stats? I am 5'9" and 331 pounds...having my surgery at Penn State Hershey Medica Center in PA. I am aiming for 170-180 for my goal weight! I've never been lower than 245 in my adult life and was well over 330 during high school. I'm ready to shed this baggage once and for all! Where will you have surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites