Out patient?

pmmegm · August 30, 2007

Has anyone experienced their insurance to approve them but as an out patient? I was and am one week post surgery. I would love to hear others experiences.

sunsett · August 30, 2007

I haven't but I know that it is pretty common now depending on the insurance and the agreement they have with your company.

jennigan · August 30, 2007

I was just banded on 8/27. My surgery was at 7:30 and I was home by 1:00 the same day. I felt it was a little rushed...I was pretty uncomfortable and did not feel ready to go yet. I don't think it was outpatient because of my insurance, though. My doctor says that he does all of them outpatient now.

pmmegm · August 31, 2007

I feel your pain jennigan! For me two days after surgery was the worst. By the fourth day I was getting Protein down and felt a bizillion times better. From there it has been easier each day. I am at my eighth day out I and I am feeling human again. I am experiencing very little pain only a couple of twinges here and there. Yesterday I went grocery shopping and it wasn't bad, I only moved a bit slower than everyone else. I hope you continue to feel better each day as well.

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juliegeraci · August 31, 2007

My doctor only does out patient now. When I had my surgery 14 months ago it was a 1 night stay.

jennigan · August 31, 2007

Thanks Pmmegm! I am glad you are feeling well! I am feeling almost human myself. I was able to go out and do some shopping, and today is the first day I have been able to take care of my little one on my own. The Protein definitely helps...thanks to the Isopure clear Protein Drink, I have been taking protein since right after the surgery. Good luck with the rest of your recovery!