February Surgeries

[PrincessErin 64]

My surgery is February 3. I'm having a hard time cutting out caffeine. I love iced coffee. It's so hard for me to mentally grasp that I can survive without it.

[terry1118 1,274]

My surgery is February 3. I'm having a hard time cutting out caffeine. I love iced coffee. It's so hard for me to mentally grasp that I can survive without it.

I quit caffeine cold turkey six weeks before my surgery. Like you I liked my iced coffee and had a minimum of two per day. It was hard to quit but I toughed it out. I had a headache for a week! After that I felt fine. And then something amazing happened.. I began sleeping through the night! I hadn't been able to sleep well for years and suddenly I could! Never connected my sleeping problems to caffeine because my second cup as always gone by early afternoon. I guess the affects of caffeine last a lot longer than the cup of coffee does, at least for me. :-)

[ReaRaes 49]

I do not have a surgery date yet. I meet with the surgeon on Feb 4th and they will submit that day or the next to insurance. I was originally hoping for the 20th, but I've been reconsidering that date and am thinking maybe the 6th of March instead, spring break starts the 10th so if I could be out while my students are it would probably be better. But, we also have to be moved out of our house by April 1st and so I don't know which is better to do. I'm hoping that my time off recovering i will be able to do some packing. I have also been asked to participate in a study for the mayo clinic which will have to taken in to account as well.

[nnegrete329 40]

I had my last appointment of my six month program (per insurance) this past Wednesday. They should have submitted to insurance. They are expecting a week or two for approval then on the 22nd I go back to review everything and start the liquid diet. Surgery is schedule for February 6th.

I have been at the gym for about a week now. And have lost about 3 lbs a month during the six months. Except December, lol , I only lost one lb.

coffee is the hardest to let go of!!

[ReaRaes 49]

Great job nngrete! December is hard for anyone to lose, but you didn't gain so that's the best. Crossing fingers for a fast approval.

[nnegrete329 40]

Thanks!!!

It feels so close yet so far. I'm trying to not think about it and just wait for the good news to come. Lol.

[canadianchick 30]

Is anyone using Dr. Joya for their surgery ? any Canadians on here ?

[PrincessErin 64]

I am about 2 and a half weeks away from my big day. I am worried about my caffeine intake. Other than that, I think I will be ok. I am a little nervous but excited for the change.

[Blue614 133]

I am about 2 and a half weeks away from my big day. I am worried about my caffeine intake. Other than that, I think I will be ok. I am a little nervous but excited for the change.

are you a coffee drinker? My issue was soda, but I went cold turkey, after a few days the headaches stopped

[nnegrete329 40]

I just got the call this morning that I got approved!!!

Still sinking it in, not sure how to feel yet lol

[alex76 184]

I just got the call this morning that I got approved!!!

Still sinking it in, not sure how to feel yet lol

Congrats! What insurance do you have?

My doc will be submitting to Cigna next month. I have my endoscopy scheduled for Monday.

[nnegrete329 40]

Congrats! What insurance do you have? My doc will be submitting to Cigna next month. I have my endoscopy scheduled for Monday.

I have UMR though united...

It took exactly one week to hear back. Good luck to you that month will b here before you know it!!

[Autumn Breeze 11]

I just got the call this morning that I got approved!!!

Still sinking it in, not sure how to feel yet lol

Congratulations! Did you get a surgery date yet? I am hoping for mid February.

[nnegrete329 40]

Congratulations! Did you get a surgery date yet? I am hoping for mid February.

I had the date since I started the process. My surgeons office schedule all six months of appointments right away. February 6th it is!! I start liquid diet next Wednesday

[Autumn Breeze 11]

Congrats! What insurance do you have?

My doc will be submitting to Cigna next month. I have my endoscopy scheduled for Monday.

Hi Alex, How are you doing? I had my Endoscopy this morning and it was a breeze. It seemed like I had a really peaceful nap. It didn't seem like anything happened except for sleeping. The only proof I had of having a procedure were the pictures they gave me. Keep me posted on your progress.

Edited January 16, 2014 by Autumn Breeze