December Surgeries!?!?!?

[cjs_journey 19]

Well I'm counting down the hours now...I have surgery tomorrow at 12:55 (weird time!). I'm hyper nervous....not about the surgery per se but I fight anxiety and it is pretty high tonight.

I am SO ready...I did a three week pre op diet of high proteins/low carbs (20 grms max) and lost 20 pounds so I'm starting at 247 unless I lose more after today's horrendous colon cleansing drink and liquids only today!! My goal was to be at 245 on surgery day so maybe I will be!!

Looking forward to checking in after surgery!!!

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

Hehe, that's what I said too, I am lucky I like some Protein Shakes, day 6 on 4 shakes a day and I am repulsed by them. In fact I drink them an hour and a half apart to get them over with and suck on sf tropical Popsicles the rest of the day.

Exactly! B O R I N G ! ! ! Everyday I can see why this diet is NOT sustainable!

[ncbabygurl76 11]

Does anyone know how long after the doctor submits the paper work for approval will it take to get approval from insurance and get a date?

[Cherryhair 88]

Does anyone know how long after the doctor submits the paper work for approval will it take to get approval from insurance and get a date?

My office says about a month. I'm hoping that's the absolute longest and it will go a lot faster.

[Greenize42 62]

I am on Protein Shakes and can only have 3oz of meat and 1 cup of veggies if I can't regulate my sugars. I am diabetic and take insulin.

[Greenize42 62]

Oh and I have lost 7 lbs in 3 days.... yeah me!

[Getting-used-to-new-me 119]

Does anyone know how long after the doctor submits the paper work for approval will it take to get approval from insurance and get a date?

I had to bug them a LOT! The case mgr for the surgeons group even has a voicemail that says it's not necessary to leave more than one message! But she set that up before I came around!

[Birthsjourney 146]

My bypass was two weeks ago tomorrow... U all will be so ready after doing the shakes... Good news is that post op you will be full on about 2 ozs!! Take your heating pad into hospital... It will help with the Carbon dioxide as it works it's way out of you for the next few days. ( mine wasn't that bad) plus your on morphine the first day .. Or so?

Thinking exciting thoughts for you all... No regrets here.. EVERYTHING is sooo much better.. Not just the 22# loss ! Let us know how your doing.. People on these boards have been such a supportive group for this newbie!

[RDCLambert 39]

Does anyone know how long after the doctor submits the paper work for approval will it take to get approval from insurance and get a date?

Pretty sure It depends on your Insurance company. Mine says 3-5 days. We submitted last Monday and of course with Thanksgiving. I am hoping to have an answer tomorrow but we shall see

[RDCLambert 39]

Got my insurance approval today!!!!! I submitted on 11/25 they approved 11/27!! Now I wish I would have called on Wednesday! I am SO excited. And ZERO is holding me back now! Pre op diet started today!

[u-no-it 28]

I am on Protein Shakes and can only have 3oz of meat and 1 cup of veggies if I can't regulate my sugars. I am diabetic and take insulin.

You are kucky. I have 2 weeks of liquid and a day (thanksgiving) that I could eat a plate of food. This liquid thing sucks. Sucks the life right out of me!!! My surgery is Dec 4 !! And now there might be a strike for the nurses!!! Uuggghhhh

[u-no-it 28]

Got my insurance approval today!!!!! I submitted on 11/25 they approved 11/27!! Now I wish I would have called on Wednesday! I am SO excited. And ZERO is holding me back now! Pre op diet started today!

Way to go RCD!!!! You can do it!!!!

[u-no-it 28]

I had to bug them a LOT! The case mgr for the surgeons group even has a voicemail that says it's not necessary to leave more than one message! But she set that up before I came around!

I was approved pretty fast. I did not have to bother her....

[u-no-it 28]

Hehe, that's what I said too, I am lucky I like some Protein Shakes, day 6 on 4 shakes a day and I am repulsed by them. In fact I drink them an hour and a half apart to get them over with and suck on sf tropical Popsicles the rest of the day.

I have found some i like amd can add greek fruit yogart and a fruit. It adds up to about 200 lbs and high Protein over 29 g and low carbs less tahn 10g

[iJackie 6]

I have 17 more days left before surgery and I am more nervous than ever! Im scared my liver hasn't went down enough I afraid I didnt do the diet right im just afraid!