It just became real...November 3rd Sx date!

[Anxious2beme 93]

Got the call today that my GB surgery is scheduled for Nov 3rd. My liquid diet starts October 20th as well as my 4 hour class. I have to have a chest X-ray and a H Pylori blood test. If I test positive for that I have to be put on antibiotics prior to surgery. Everything else is done until pre op on Oct 27th. So excited and anxious to be me, but nervous and I'm sure I will get scared once it's here as well. Thanks everyone for listening and good luck and best wishes to those waiting for the approval to join the team!

[pixie09 9]

I am so excited for you and maybe a litte bit envious. I have applies 2 months now but had problems with medical people that send out records, 3 of my 4 doctors so not dr problem. I know you will do well and things will get better and better.

[Anxious2beme 93]

@@pixie09 thank you very much. When you say you applied 2 months now, do you mean you have been waiting for approval for 2 months? What are they forgetting? Can you get a hold of your insurance and do a 3 way conference call to make sure you are all on the same page? I hope for the best for you and that it's something minor that they can get on with your approval. Do all you can do to aid in getting this approved- you yourself know if you should be approved and don't give up!

[395Ron 396]

@@Anxious2beme Congrats! Good luck and keep us posted.

[pixie09 9]

It has been my medical records that is the hold up. The lady in charge said my insurance had been approved when I first applied. I plan on calling again tomarrow if I don't hear something by noon.

Thank you and good luck with your surgery.

Juanita

[cassie32104 70]

That is so exciting! Congratulations! I am hoping for November also. My insurance company has my paperwork so I am playing the waiting game right now waiting for approval.

[Anxious2beme 93]

Fingers and everything crossed @cassie32103 for a speedy approval!! And thank you!! It is darn exciting!!

[cassie32104 70]

Found out I was approved! I am a day behind you- I start preop diet on 10/21 and surgery on 11/4!

Edited October 1, 2015 by cassie32104

[395Ron 396]

Congrats @@cassie32104 looking forward to seeing you on the other side.

[Anxious2beme 93]

Woot! Woot! @@cassie32104 !!! This is great news! So you've got the 2 weeks of liquid diet too, huh? I hear it is rough. Mine is sugar free Popsicles, chicken broth, sugar free Jello and the Meal Replacements I have to go and pick up. What do you get? Would love to know what area you're in too, if you don't mind my asking. I'm in NWI.

[The Candidate 3,215]

That's a fine date to change your life for the better. Congrats!

[cassie32104 70]

Woot! Woot! @@cassie32104 !!! This is great news! So you've got the 2 weeks of liquid diet too, huh? I hear it is rough. Mine is sugar free Popsicles, chicken broth, sugar free Jello and the Meal Replacements I have to go and pick up. What do you get? Would love to know what area you're in too, if you don't mind my asking. I'm in NWI.

My preop diet sounds the exactly the same! I have to use Bariatric Advantage for my Protein supplement (1 every 3-4 hrs). I am in the ATL, GA area.

[ebezi7908 30]

Congrats! I am scheduled one day before on 11/2, I am only required to have one week of a liquid diet, but I may start a few days before.

[Anxious2beme 93]

Congrats @@ebezi7908 - looks like we've got the first week of November covered! Only 1 week-that's great. What area are you in? I figure 2 weeks of torture = a lifetime of gratitude is totally worth it!

[ebezi7908 30]

I am in Chicago, getting my surgery at Little Company of Mary Hospital - the Midwestern Bariatric Institute which is a " Center of Excellence".