Surgery soon

litn_bug · April 28, 2005

After months of dealing with the refusal to pay, my insurance company has FINALLY come through! Last week I went for my psyc eval and then got my approval letter via fax the day after... (If I'd known that's all it took I could have visited the psyc sooner!) Last Thursday the nurse at the Wt Mgmt Group told me that the doctor's schedule was booked pretty heavy and it would most likely be the end of May. (I'm working on a pretty tight schedule at that point since my insurance is changing June 1st!) Well, I got the call Monday letting me know that my surgery had been scheduled and it would be May 4th! That's next week... I wasn't quite expecting that! After all this time waiting, now I'm starting to get those jitters. Not because of the surgery but because of the "unknown". Can anybody give me some input on what to expect the day of, the day after, the days immediately following? I'm going today for my pre op testing and I'm sure they'll answer some of my questions but I'd feel better knowing it is coming from people who have actually been through it.

Thanks a bunch and good luck to all you out there who've been waiting, and waiting, and .....

Keep your fingers crossed and your eyes focused!

the best me · April 28, 2005

Well done litn bug!! Way to go on your patience with the ins company! Wow...next week!

Don't freak out yet. You will be sore, tired, but fine and needing to take small sips of Fluid the first day after. let the swelling go down in your stomach and you'll be on track for healing nicely! I needed a good week to quit feeling generally funky, but some folks get a burst of energy after a few days. I am approaching week 3 now...my belly is tender in the port area, but it doesn't hurt. My energy level is fine, and I have lost about 15 lbs! You'll do fine.

Who's your doc? Where's your surgery? OH! Add your name to the May Bandsters list under the Support Forum...scroll down, it's there. Congratulations!!

Alexandra · April 28, 2005

Wow, litn_bug, that is quick! I hope the jitters don't get the best of you; you've clearly been working on this a long time and it's finally here!

Be prepared for the immediate post-op period of pain, soreness, tiredness and possible questioning. It happens to everyone! But each day out from about day 3 will see marked improvement in the way you feel and before long you will have completely forgotten about the discomfort and distress. And you'll be banded!

Good luck, and please let us know how it goes!

litn_bug · April 29, 2005

Thanks guys! I went today for my pre-op testings and I feel better about it. I guess I just have the same concerns you've all had before the actual date. I've enjoyed reading everyone's journey over the past several months. I've seen alot of people who were starting in September at the same time I started trying to get mine... most all of them have already gone through it and are at point where they've become somewhat comfortable with their bands and eating. I'm using their experiences as my comfort food!