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Everything posted by jesscaba
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Surgery Today!
Banded and home! In a decent amount of pain tho. Hopefully I'll be able to fall asleep soon
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Surgery Today!
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!!
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Surgery Today!
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!!
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Almost There
It is very nerve racking, huh? You'll do great!
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Question For The Ladies
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.
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Question For The Ladies
Damn periods! Lol I wasn't supposed to get it til next week. Figures it came early hah
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Surgery Tomorrow
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!
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Question For The Ladies
Tampons should be ok tho when I get home right?
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Question For The Ladies
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!
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Question For The Ladies
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??
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Surgery Tomorrow
My surgery is tomorrow as well. Best of luck to you!
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Bc/bs *** Nj Approval Time
Just got my approval today! My surgery is on Friday at 10:30am but I have to get there two hours early
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Yippeeeee I Was Approved!
I was approved today!! My surgery is scheduled for Friday!!
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Eating During 1St Post Op Week
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.
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Yippeeeee I Was Approved!
congrats!!
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Eating During 1St Post Op Week
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!
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Bc/bs *** Nj Approval Time
This is going to be the longest few days of my life! Thanks for the input, all!
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Bc/bs *** Nj Approval Time
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.
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Preop Psych Eval
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
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Surgery Scheduled For April 13
- Getting Banded On April 13 :)
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- Preop Psych Eval
thanks guys! i hope it doesnt take two hours though..maybe it will be a nice break from the little ones =)- Preop Psych Eval
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...?- Surgery Scheduled For April 13
I was able to click the link you sent me. Thank you very much. Tomorrow I will explore the site from my computer.- Surgery Scheduled For April 13
How do I join a group?? I feel like an idiot but I can't figure it out - Getting Banded On April 13 :)