calliesmom

It sounds like some pre-op diets are stricter. I only have 2 shakes a day and get one meal with 4oz protein and 1/2 cup veggies. The first 3 days were the hardest for me. I had a constant headache the just wouldn't go away. And I couldn't take any Advil because of the blood thinning. Tylenol does nothing for me. I'm starting day six this morning. It's still hard but I sticking to it.

Mine is next Thursday the 11th. I fluctuate between being excited and scared. I think the biggest thing I'm worried about right now is my insurance not paying. A fellow co-worker had the surgery and had pre-approval from our insurance and now that the surgery is finished they said "sorry, we decided we aren't going to pay". So now he had $30,000. in bills and a fight with the insurance company. Apparently there is a caveat in small print on all insurance company's pre-approval letters that basically says they reserve the right to refuse to pay at a later date....that later date being after surgery.

I have chosen to tell only a few family and 2 close friends. This is a private event for me and I don't want it advertised on Facebook which is what I know some friends would do....not to be mean but just because everything in their lives goes on FB.

I just got my surgery date and it is April 11th also! I'm up near Chicago.