amcdowell779 70 Posted March 20, 2013 Awesome!!! We are surgery day buddies <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Oh my gosh that's awesome!! Where are you located? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendilou 180 Posted March 20, 2013 Oh my gosh that's awesome!! Where are you located? Austin, TX! How about you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amcdowell779 70 Posted March 20, 2013 Austin' date=' TX! How about you?[/quote'] I am in North Branch, MN. Super cold here right now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou:) 110 Posted March 20, 2013 Well my pcp gave me some antibiotics but advised me to not take them until after the endoscopy. My surgeons office said it wad fine to take it but they sounded busy and I'm not sure I trust the receptionists opinion because she did not ask any one. I think I will wait because my pcp said it could mess with the results for the h pylori testing. I asked the testing place if it's ok to still do the endoscopy while being sick and they just said to ask my doctor. So in the end I guess it's ok and we will see how it goes Thursday. 1 Dorian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendilou 180 Posted March 20, 2013 Well my pcp gave me some antibiotics but advised me to not take them until after the endoscopy. My surgeons office said it wad fine to take it but they sounded busy and I'm not sure I trust the receptionists opinion because she did not ask any one. I think I will wait because my pcp said it could mess with the results for the h pylori testing. I asked the testing place if it's ok to still do the endoscopy while being sick and they just said to ask my doctor. So in the end I guess it's ok and we will see how it goes Thursday. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendilou 180 Posted March 20, 2013 I got Pre-registered at the hospital today and paid my $1,200 co-pay (ouch!) they said everything is a go for April 8th. I managed to start back on my exercise routine today too....I had been slacking. The Celebrate Vitamins I ordered came today. I got the chewable multi, Calcium, and Iron. I already have some sub-lingual b-12 from my PCP. I also got my tubs of Syntrax Nectar Protein Powder for the 2-week clear liquid stage post-op--fuzzy navel and Twisted cherry flavors. getting everything ready makes me less anxious. 1 Dorian reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lou:) 110 Posted March 20, 2013 My copay is $600 but my total out of pocket for the year is $3100. I'm guessing I will have to pay my total out of pocket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krystal7k 243 Posted March 20, 2013 I got Pre-registered at the hospital today and paid my 1' date='200 co-pay (ouch!) they said everything is a go for April 8th. I managed to start back on my exercise routine today too....I had been slacking. The Celebrate Vitamins I ordered came today. I got the chewable multi, Calcium, and Iron. I already have some sub-lingual b-12 from my PCP. I also got my tubs of Syntrax Nectar Protein powder for the 2-week clear liquid stage post-op--fuzzy navel and Twisted cherry flavors. getting everything ready makes me less anxious.[/quote'] What insurence do you have I have iowa bcbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dawnolson 85 Posted March 20, 2013 It's taken me over 7 months to get my surgery date!!! I'm so jealous! I've been on process for 6 mos and just finally have a surgeon visit for apr 18 then i will get the surgery date. I'm thinking end of May. Been a long road!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amcdowell779 70 Posted March 20, 2013 I've been on process for 6 mos and just finally have a surgeon visit for apr 18 then i will get the surgery date. I'm thinking end of May. Been a long road!! Well it's a road worth traveled!! Just stick with it and your day will be here before you know it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amcdowell779 70 Posted March 20, 2013 I got Pre-registered at the hospital today and paid my 1' date='200 co-pay (ouch!) they said everything is a go for April 8th. I managed to start back on my exercise routine today too....I had been slacking. The Celebrate Vitamins I ordered came today. I got the chewable multi, Calcium, and Iron. I already have some sub-lingual b-12 from my PCP. I also got my tubs of Syntrax Nectar Protein powder for the 2-week clear liquid stage post-op--fuzzy navel and Twisted cherry flavors. getting everything ready makes me less anxious.[/quote'] Good job getting back on track and getting everything in order. I need to do that now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendilou 180 Posted March 20, 2013 What insurence do you have I have iowa bcbs Medicare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dorian 683 Posted March 20, 2013 I woke up this morning sick as a dog. I think it is maybe an upper respiratory infection. I'm going to the doctor this afternoon. Do you guys think I will have to push back my endoscopy that's two days from now? I hope this does not effect my surgery date 3 weeks from now... Just got a call from the hospital pre-admissions... I am all set to go for April 3! My deductibles have already been met! I am going for blood work on Thursday .. All I have to do now is show up! I'm still scared...really scared... But i'm ready to take this leap of faith. Congrats!! Dont be scared, just think of the outcome! YAY for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dorian 683 Posted March 20, 2013 I got it! I got it! It's APRIL 8th, at 7:15am. YAY!! I can't believe it. I finally got my date! Congrats to you!! I will be here before you know it!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dorian 683 Posted March 20, 2013 Well my pcp gave me some antibiotics but advised me to not take them until after the endoscopy. My surgeons office said it wad fine to take it but they sounded busy and I'm not sure I trust the receptionists opinion because she did not ask any one. I think I will wait because my pcp said it could mess with the results for the h pylori testing. I asked the testing place if it's ok to still do the endoscopy while being sick and they just said to ask my doctor. So in the end I guess it's ok and we will see how it goes Thursday. Good luck! Hope you are feeling better soon! I was thinking that being so close to surgery is too good to be true. I will probably get sick or something on the day and they will cancel it! Would be my luck!! LOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites