December 18th!

[jesshero 15]

I started this journey in April of 2014 ... and now, after fighting with my insurance company since September, finally getting approved and anticipating a January surgery date ... I received a call last night .... There was a cancelation ... I am booked for December 18th! I couldn't be more pleased, but yikes! I haven't even started holiday shopping. Any advice out there for a last minute last week pre-op?

[michellebutrick 9]

You are one day after mine, go out and buy you Vitamins and get you holiday to do list done this weekend, wrapping presents while you recoup is a great time passer when you wont feel so hot. Get a food diary and set it up and get excited about your rebirthday.

[TrimTrekker 18]

I started this journey in April of 2014 ... and now, after fighting with my insurance company since September, finally getting approved and anticipating a January surgery date ... I received a call last night .... There was a cancelation ... I am booked for December 18th! I couldn't be more pleased, but yikes! I haven't even started holiday shopping. Any advice out there for a last minute last week pre-op?

I'm Dec. 18th too!

[bobbyswife 862]

Same day as me!

[jesshero 15]

Thank you! I have been on the Vitamins and Calcium since September .... Can't wait to be on the other side. :-)

It looks like I have some surgery-soulmates. Awesome! ????

[altraoiche 26]

I'm on December 19!

[heynowkc 329]

@@jesshero I thought I was "cutting it close" by getting my date (Dec 17th) exactly 2 weeks before surgery. But one week? Wow, you must be elated! I'm right before you. So excited. I have no advice other than follow your doctor's instructions exactly! Are you doing a pre-op diet?

[jesshero 15]

Yes. My two week liquid diet was cut to a one week liquid diet ... it was a "start tomorrow" phone call. It's a good thing I have been waiting since October and am STOCKED with Protein Drinks. I am elated ... but still in shock. ????

[heynowkc 329]

@@jesshero I was the same way. My head was spinning for at least 24 hours after getting the news. I had a bunch of pre-op appointments I had to organize with my work schedule at that point but I'm all done now! Visit with the doc/nutritionist & picking up my pre-op diet products last Thurs. Had my nutrition class on Monday. Had my final visit with the surgeon and the dietitian today where I picked up my post-surgery Vitamins, and this morning I also had a pre-surgery phone interview with my nurse from the hospital, and now I just have to wait for surgery day. Totally stoked! Good luck to you!

Edited December 12, 2014 by heynowkc

[jesshero 15]

Good luck to you as well! Soon we will be losers. ????

[altraoiche 26]

Jess I got the call was a week and a half notice so I'm in a similar situation as you. Very excited head is spinning :-)

[heynowkc 329]

@@altraoiche When is your surgery?

[altraoiche 26]

Mine is Friday the 19th! Sooo excited. Found out 2 days ago

[TrimTrekker 18]

This is first day I've been nervous about tomorrow. ????