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jesscaba

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Everything posted by jesscaba

  1. Banded and home! In a decent amount of pain tho. Hopefully I'll be able to fall asleep soon
  2. I actually lost another 3 pounds! This is a good start to the journey I think! Just had my bp taken and I'm waiting on an IV. I hope I can hold my arm still long enough!!
  3. Going to be headed to the hospital soon. I'm so nervous and excited all at the same time! I sure wish I could take a sip of water right now!!
  4. It is very nerve racking, huh? You'll do great!
  5. No problem! I felt a little silly asking but needed to know. I'll let everyone know how it goes tomorrow. Surgery is at 1030 so I have to be there by 830.
  6. Damn periods! Lol I wasn't supposed to get it til next week. Figures it came early hah
  7. Best of luck to all having surgery tomorrow! I'm so nervous and getting more nervous with each hour that passes. I will have my phone handy to update everyone when I am able to thank you for all the well wishes. This site has been so helpful and ha answered so many of my questions!
  8. Tampons should be ok tho when I get home right?
  9. Thank you for answering so quickly. I'm so glad it's not going to affect the surgery. I woke up this morning and was like "oh no!" Not looking forward to the paper panties and pad but it a small price to pay!
  10. Hello everyone. So my surgery is scheduled for tomorrow at 1030 but since I have absolutely no luck I got my period today. Is that going to affect the surgery at all??
  11. My surgery is tomorrow as well. Best of luck to you!
  12. Just got my approval today! My surgery is on Friday at 10:30am but I have to get there two hours early
  13. I was approved today!! My surgery is scheduled for Friday!!
  14. I can have yogurt the first postop week? How much of this liquid will I actually be consuming? I dont wanna go crazy and wind up not needing half of it. Jesscaba@aol.com is my email address. Please send me any and all info that you think would be useful.
  15. i was just wondering if anyone can give me some ideas for what to buy for the first week...my su rgery is scheduled for Friday and i plan on doing my prep shopping soon!
  16. This is going to be the longest few days of my life! Thanks for the input, all!
  17. Anyone have any idea how long I will have to wait To get approval from my insurance company? I submitted everything they asked for yesterday and was hoping someone can give me an estimate of how long it takes for blue cross blue shield to make a decision.
  18. Just had my evaluation done and it went great. I was done on about an hour and she said I am an excellent candidate for surgery! Now just for medical Clearence and insurance approval
  19. I can relate to both of you. April 13 is also my surgery date and every day that passes I get more and more nervous
  20. thanks guys! i hope it doesnt take two hours though..maybe it will be a nice break from the little ones =)
  21. hey guys..i have my psych evaluation on Wednesday and to be honest I'm a litte nervous about it. i was wondering what kind of questions they are gonna ask me...?
  22. I was able to click the link you sent me. Thank you very much. Tomorrow I will explore the site from my computer.
  23. How do I join a group?? I feel like an idiot but I can't figure it out

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