zombierayvinn 6 Posted February 6, 2020 I am traveling to Arkansas to Roller weight loss and advanced surgery center for my surgery. I have been prepping for 6 months to find out my insurance stopped paying for me to have it here so they are sending me 7 1/2 hours away to have it done. I am very nervous because I haven't met these doctors and I will meet them on Monday and have surgery Wednesday. Anything I need to know before surgery??? 1 GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisafrommassachusetts 319 Posted February 7, 2020 Holy cow! No wonder you are nervous! Have they put you on a pre-op diet? You might want to call ahead and check on a few things, and by ahead I guess I mean tomorrow because you don't have anymore time. 1. Should you be on a pre-op diet? If so, and you are not, then they should reschedule; 2. Do you need clearance from a primary before the surgery? Any pre-op lab work? (I had to have blood work done) 3. What about after surgery; Can some consults be done by phone; or can you do the post op follow up appointments where you are? 4. What is there general idea of post op stay. 5. Can you travel 7 1/2 hours after surgery? I have a 2 hour commute to mine, and my doctor told me a few things, like bring a firm pillow (like a couch throw pillow) for the car ride; if I start to feel pain/nausea stop and hydrate and walk a bit. GOOD LUCK! Lots of folks on here have travelled abroad for the surgery, so you may hear from some of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombierayvinn 6 Posted February 7, 2020 I have done all my preop stuff here in town. I also have started my pre op diet. As for follow up I am not sure how they will do it. I will be in Arkansas for 7 days for my first follow up appointment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites