pamla68

I feel the same way! I'm one week away, not liking the fact that my surgery is now "out patient" procedure. I feel like a cow in the cattle being shuffled along.

I'm 1 week from surgery, week 2 of liquid diet. I added some nuts and pretzels to fill me. Not a lot of them, but I did add them. Also, I have added creamed soups which helps alot. I feel we are all different, and doctors place us on such extreme previsions simply because they know there will be a few "slips" I am also taking a liver detox to help the liver out alittle bit. Stay strong all, if you slip (which I had a bag of popcorn last Wednesday) get up, brush yourself off, strike out running again! We can't be yourself up now. There are enough psychological things which will take place post op, to not add more prep op.

Please don't try this at home. I had fish from long john silvers and had that right shoulder chest pain, before surgery! :faint:I had to put a heating pad on that shoulder. That's it for me. Back to strict liquids. Lesson learned.

Well, I broke down last night and bought creamed soups. I'm feeling much better today and it's getting a little better.

Congratulations, it will be here before you know it!

Monday began my first day of protein liquids. It wasn't that bad. What's difficult is trying to work and continually give my body fluids to keep from getting hungry. I just left an Oracle training session for two hours and was dizzy. I had two tablespoons of peanuts to get me back, and now I'm okay, I assume my sugar got to low, I don't have diabetes. I'm drinking plenty fluids and continue to work out. I'm not sure as to why my doctor does not have creamed soups on my list for these next two weeks, only clear broths, fruit juices, water of course, and protein shakes. Seem this would give some substance, especially with my vitamins which nauseated me on yesterday.Suggestions are welcome.

Anyone start out at 250ish, and 5'6"? Was your weight loss slow? I'm scared.

My preop states no soft drinks, sugar free or not. I think this would help if I could at least have the sugar free. I'll keep you posted, starts Monday.

I will have a 12 day Protein liquid diet beginning June 11th. I Glad the girls leave for camp on Sunday so cooking for them won't be a temptation. By the time they return on the 16th, I should be numb to food! 2 days before surgery I have to drop the protein. My concern is working out. Will the protein be enough to control my hunger from exercise?

Yooper, may I quote you? Well stated!

I have confirmed my date for June 25th and I'm mixed emotional. Part of me is excited, part of me is afraid. If I hear "why" I'm more time I think I will scream. No one needs to know, but me. I have my reason I want to keep it off. I have yo yo'd long enough. Don't they realize that is bad for your heart. I love me, more than anyone else. It is time to start being just that. I'm excited about next year, where I will be physically, mentally, and spiritually. I'm looking for a personal trainer, within my budget who will be in it for the long haul. Won't insult my intelligence. My children have began lifestyle changes at home. Its best for all of us. I must be the example for others to follow. I will. Here on this day I start MY journey. It's my time, I plan on walking into my season. A Season for Everything To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up.... -- Ecclesiastes 3: 1-3 (KJV)

So is walking helps the air cavity out and gas xx helps the intestinal track?

I watch the show. Like the doctors. It appears they only perform bypasses. I feel it's time for a show about Bandsters. Alot of people aren't as familar with the band as bypass.

Thanks everyone. I guess alot of you didn't have a hernia.

<p>Hi all,</p> <p>I had my EGD Wednesday and the doctor found a hiatal hernia. He said he will repair it when he place the band. Is healing longer? Recovery harder? Return to work long? Help!</p>

My pre-authorization testing: Psychiatric Clearance Physical clearance from PCP Preauthorization I answered the sleeping questions accurately so I didn't have the sleep study Then: EKG/Echocardiogram Chest Xray EGD Blood test Nutrtion Class Pre-Surgery Consultation with Surgeon

OTT, is tubal permanent?

I will have what they call "labs" which will check for anything on May 24th. Smoke, infections, drugs, etc. My dtr. won't operate if you smoke.

Congratulations!

Hey Tracy! Have you returned to work? Pamla :straight

What's going on Rosanna? Did you appeal?

Unfortunately,my doctors office is moving to a new location this week so I won't be able to schedule my GI and nutritional class (which are both their pre-requisites) until Monday.

Also there is very good information for you on bandstersinsurance which is a yahoo group. Join and there are several sample appeal letters to assist you.

It has been a very long journey to me with misunderstandings @UHC. Not all plans are alike and varies through your employer. I would like to provide some numbers and slight information that has helped me these last eight weeks of waiting. 1. If your doctors office sends your clinicals throught the USPS this can delay your approval or denial. They have yet to get the original clinicals to care coordination for approval and customer service acknowledge receiving them on March 3, 2007. 2. Have the doctors office to fax them to Care Coordination. There phone number is 800-842-3920. My approval took less than 24 hours. 3. Be persistant! If you are frustrated let them know! I was transfered to Rapid Resolution department on April 11. 4. Check and make sure the Data Team department has recieved your clinicals to place the data in the system to have it reviewed by the CCs.There number is 866-297-9393 prompt #2, then prompt#3. 5. Don't give up! I also learned there is a difference between pre-determination and notification. Provider services is who mails out the letters to you and your doctor. The number to give your doctor to check the whereabouts of your approval letter is 877-842-3210. CPT code is 43770 ICD9 is 278.01 Hope this is helpful to someone.