I'm official...lots of dates added to the calendar

[linzlou2000 193]

I should receive an award...on September 30th I will graduate from my 12 month insurance requirement!!! Today I met with my surgeon and I have dates!!!!

Monday, August 3-psychological eval

Tuesday, October 6-three hour orientation class

Labs, EKG, and chest X-ray as a walk in

Tuesday, October 13- pre surgery appt with MD

Monday, October 19- surgery

Tuesday, November 3- 2 week post op

I have other post surgery dates too!!!! It just got real. Eeeeekkk

[shirleyjohn001 13]

Well congrats! I know it is exciting. Good luck on your journey!

[The Candidate 3,215]

I tell you what helped me with the waiting was getting an old fashioned paper calendar and then crossing off each day as it passed. Just a little psychological boost. Congrats!

[linzlou2000 193]

Thanks for the tip! I just added a countdown to my phone. Once I get back to work (I'm a teacher), I am going to write the countdown on my calendar and cross it off. Really excited!!!!

[baileyj908 37]

Linzlou2000 - how many days off from work are you taking. I an a teacher also and will pushing surgery to occur over winter break - but worried the 2 weeks my not be enough recovery time.

[linzlou2000 193]

I'm taking 10. I will return on a Monday then the next day is a teacher work day. I figured working one day with kids, then having a little break on Tuesday would ease me back into it.

I've had lots of people (2 teachers included) tell me I won't even need the 10 days. The biggest thing is being tired.

I'm planning on 10, if I need more or less, in okay with that too. My MD office made it clear I can pick my return date. With that said I also don't plan on blowing all my leave. I'll be reasonable.

Best wishes and stay in touch!!!

[_Kate_ 2,224]

@linzlou2000 Congratulations!! Such an exciting time ahead for you and the start of your new life. Great Holiday Season present for yourself Make sure to let us know how your journey is going.

[linzlou2000 193]

Thank you so much and I'll keep you posted ☺️

Edited August 4, 2015 by linzlou2000

[ibhealthy2 5]

Wow.. One year? Congrats. Weekday insurance do you have

[linzlou2000 193]

I have anthem BCBS (my husband is a state employee). It stinks, but I survived!!!! Two more calls and I'm done. I think the program is put into place bc most people won't follow through with these lame phone calls. However I did ☺️☺️☺️

[ibhealthy2 5]

There were many times I wanted to give up... But I refused. "No" is not the answer for me

[Cdominguez 26]

Wow 12 months what insurance do you have I've heard of 3-6 never 12

[linzlou2000 193]

Wow 12 months what insurance do you have I've heard of 3-6 never 12

BCBS Cova Care-my husband is a state employee.

I guess what I failed to include is it is covered 100%, no copay. Also, they will cover some plastics if needed down the road.

Edited August 7, 2015 by linzlou2000

[jane13 2,256]

@@linzlou2000 - That day will be here in NO time - congrats!

My DH is a federal employee and I had really very little out of pocket - less than $500.

Being tired is probably the worst part - hydrate up until the last minute and walk, walk, walk! Try to not get to use to the hospital meds and go OTC as soon as possible. I use RX for night time starting the 2nd night home. I had a minimum 1 day stay. I was back at work 12 days post and that included two weekends. I have been one of the lucky ones in that respect

[linzlou2000 193]

I've heard that being tired is the biggest hurdle. You are consuming so few calories, that you're exhausted!

My surgeon does it as an outpatient. I will be home the same evening. He feels very strongly people heal faster at home and the longer in the hospital---the longer the recovery.

Thanks for the well wishes. I can't wait to officially join the losers bench. I've lost about 40lbs since Sept 2014.