dede1118 26 Posted April 5, 2018 Hello, I was approved for surgery last Thursday and scheduled the actual surgery date for May 15th. I am beyond excited! I am pleased with how smooth the insurance approval went. It took one day to get an approval so thankfully I did not have to wait. Anyone else have surgery in May? And for those of you who have already had surgery what do I pack in my hospital bag? I am so looking forward to this next chapter in my life. 5 Chyna98, 4EVRLITE, babypinkbunny and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coppola bus 103 31 Posted April 5, 2018 May 18Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app 1 tera73 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tera73 34 Posted April 5, 2018 I just got submitted and approved today. My surgery date is May 7 😊 2 jallan14 and 4EVRLITE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brightfaith 187 Posted April 6, 2018 I was approved two days ago...May 3rd here. Excited and nervous. 5 tera73, babypinkbunny, 4EVRLITE and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coppola bus 103 31 Posted April 6, 2018 Yah I'm nervous also. I'm working out making sure to keep my weight down . Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tera73 34 Posted April 6, 2018 Insurance required me to lose 40 pounds...I can not gain from now to surgery... I was excited today...as the day went on, I started getting nervous...I have 2 children...a 20 year old away at school and a almost 7 year old... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coppola bus 103 31 Posted April 6, 2018 My insurance didn't have any requirements . I only had to lose 6 lbs. I have 5 kids 12 and younger. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app 2 lcole and tera73 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern Buns 21 Posted April 6, 2018 I had my surgery yesterday. I was sent home today. I packed one pair of yoga pants, a t-shirt, socks and a toothbrush. It was more than enough. PACK LIGHT! The yoga pants were ok for me however, I probably should have packed something a little bit more loose fitting. Keep that in mind. You don’t want anything hugging your incision sites. 5 tera73, baribetty, Lauriecg and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dede1118 26 Posted April 6, 2018 20 minutes ago, Southern Buns said: I had my surgery yesterday. I was sent home today. I packed one pair of yoga pants, a t-shirt, socks and a toothbrush. It was more than enough. PACK LIGHT! The yoga pants were ok for me however, I probably should have packed something a little bit more loose fitting. Keep that in mind. You don’t want anything hugging your incision sites. Super helpful information! Thank you 2 lcole and baribetty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coppola bus 103 31 Posted April 6, 2018 Dede 1118 Where did you have your surgery. I'm having mine at Boston medical centerSent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dede1118 26 Posted April 9, 2018 On 4/5/2018 at 9:59 PM, Coppola bus 103 said: Dede 1118 Where did you have your surgery. I'm having mine at Boston medical center Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app I will be having my surgery at St. Lukes in Houston, TX. 36 days to go. I swear May cannot get here fast enough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dede1118 26 Posted April 9, 2018 On 4/5/2018 at 6:55 PM, tera73 said: I just got submitted and approved today. My surgery date is May 7 😊 Yay! Are you nervous at all? How long is your liquid diet? I have my pre op visit on May 8th so I'll only be on liquids for a week. 1 tera73 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dede1118 26 Posted April 9, 2018 On 4/5/2018 at 9:27 PM, Southern Buns said: I had my surgery yesterday. I was sent home today. I packed one pair of yoga pants, a t-shirt, socks and a toothbrush. It was more than enough. PACK LIGHT! The yoga pants were ok for me however, I probably should have packed something a little bit more loose fitting. Keep that in mind. You don’t want anything hugging your incision sites. How is your recovery coming along? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tera73 34 Posted April 9, 2018 Yay! Are you nervous at all? How long is your liquid diet? I have my pre op visit on May 8th so I'll only be on liquids for a week. I am nervous...but the nerves go up and down. I have a feeling it will be overwhelming the day of surgery... my liquid diet is 3 days prior to surgery. I have my pre op on April 26th. How are you coping with it all? 1 baribetty reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites