Almost there!

[DaronB 103]

Finished my final round of preop testing this past week, one of which was my psych eval. My psych dr said that it should be early next week when she is able to get the clearance letter, the final piece, to my surgeon and then I'll be submitted for insurance! Can't believe it's almost time!

The only thing throwing a wrench in everything is that I'm supposed to go on a 3 Day cruise the second weekend of October. I'm totally hoping to have surgery before I go but I don't know if that's going to happen. I'm going to ask my surgeon. I'm supposed to be on a specific 2 week diet before surgery so I'm going to do my best to have this surgery quickly, even if it means doing this diet on the boat!

[Stephanie Rodriguez68 34]

I am in the same place you are. I have my psychological evaluation next Friday, then my paperwork will be submitted to the insurance company for approval. I am hoping to get revised from the lap band to rny. The surgeon said that I definitely need my band out, but he is working on getting the revision approved so I don't have a huge out of pocket expense.

I was told, once the paperwork has been sent, I should have an answer within 2 weeks because of the band problems, but then I will have a pre-op class to attend. I too have a cruise planned for mid October but I may have to cancel. I wanted to go so bad, but if it comes down to surgery or the cruise, I will choose the surgery. If its too close, I may still cancel. I don't know how fun it will be if I am on a post-op liquid diet

I wish you all the best with your journey.

[DaronB 103]

Thank you and good luck to you as well! What is the cancellation policy on cruise lines regarding refunds. I'd get out of going on my cruise if I could to go ahead and have surgery lol.

Edited August 17, 2014 by DaronB

[moose18201 24]

Good luck to both of you! I have my surgical and pre surgery meeting on 9/16. I hope to have surgery a couple wks after that. Everything is done but the surgery itself.

[DaronB 103]

Good luck to you, too, Moose! Definitely an exciting time coming up! I'm so ready!

[Stephanie Rodriguez68 34]

Daron, did you buy the insurance when you purchased your cruise? If you cancel, you don't get much of your money back, if any this close out. If you purchased the insurance, you can get a refund.

I had my psych eval last Friday. The Dr said he thought everything should be a go for my surgery, at least from his stand point. He said he felt I knew what I was doing and was ready to make the needed changes. Now just waiting for insurance approval. I keep checking my insurance company's website, but I am sure the Surgeon's office will find out before Humana actually puts a pending claim on their page.

Moose, good luck to you as well. I am soooo very ready to get this surgery done with and get back to be healthy and energetic.

[Bring It On 55]

Good to hear everyone is on a steady course to fat freedom!! I am moving slowly now, after moving really fast in the process. My insurance has requested that I have a Pulmonary Function Test, so I am waiting for that to be scheduled. I guess since that is all they asked for, if it comes back ok, then I will be on my way to scheduling. My last nutrition appointment is this Wednesday. It would be really nice to get this going in a couple of weeks. So ready!!!

[Stephanie Rodriguez68 34]

Good to hear everyone is on a steady course to fat freedom!! I am moving slowly now, after moving really fast in the process. My insurance has requested that I have a Pulmonary Function Test, so I am waiting for that to be scheduled. I guess since that is all they asked for, if it comes back ok, then I will be on my way to scheduling. My last nutrition appointment is this Wednesday. It would be really nice to get this going in a couple of weeks. So ready!!!

Good Luck to you Bring It On. I am still waiting. It is driving me crazy, LOL!!! Maybe I will hear something this week. I still need to attend a pre-op class, but they won't schedule it until I am approved. If I don't hear something in a few more days, I am going to call both the Surgeon's office and my insurance. I am soooo ready!!!!!

[moose18201 24]

Something showed up on my EKG so I had to see a cardiologist yesterday. After another EKG the Dr. Told me there were 3small problems with my heart that will not stop my RNY surgery but change the risk factor from low to intermidiate. They also bumped my pre op to 9/30. They also want an echocardiogram now. I never had any heart problems and had EKGs before several other surgeries so I'm not worried and just want to have the RNY so i can get on with my life. I'm really looking forward to not having to take insulin and meds for hbp and cholesteral. Now the soonest I can have the surgery will be the middle of Oct. Good luck to everyone else. Hope all goes well for you

[Stephanie Rodriguez68 34]

Good Luck to you Moose. I hope your echo turns out well. I am glad you will still be able to have your surgery. Quick weight loss after surgery can be taxing on your heart as well, so if there is something to be concerned with, at least they will have a baseline in which to monitor you.

[Bring It On 55]

Use this as a gift!! Maybe this heart issue is something that could really have been devastating later. I would take this as a sign that you are on the right track in keeping your health in check. Good luck with your tests. Hope all goes well and you are able to complete your mission!!

Something showed up on my EKG so I had to see a cardiologist yesterday. After another EKG the Dr. Told me there were 3small problems with my heart that will not stop my RNY surgery but change the risk factor from low to intermidiate. They also bumped my pre op to 9/30. They also want an echocardiogram now. I never had any heart problems and had EKGs before several other surgeries so I'm not worried and just want to have the RNY so i can get on with my life. I'm really looking forward to not having to take insulin and meds for hbp and cholesteral. Now the soonest I can have the surgery will be the middle of Oct. Good luck to everyone else. Hope all goes well for you