Nellie3803

My pre op diet is 4 weeks. I have to drink 5 opti fast shakes a day no food other than sugar free Jello. I can have Water to drink nothing else. I'm gonna starve. I see my dr tomorrow and should get my surgery date next week. So my pre diet will start either next week or the following depending on the surgery date. Oh and the 4 weeks of opti fast is $475 so it just sucks all around.

I am super excited!!! I had my psych eval on Wednesday this week and was cleared to see the surgeon. So it was scheduled for October 16th that was the first available. I was kinda down because not being able to loose any weight what's stressed me out. Then about 10 minutes ago I got a call from the office. There was a cancellation so they want me to come in next Wednesday. I'm thrilled beyond words. The nurse let me know that they will submit my paperwork to insurance after this visit and that my surgery should be in October. I don't have anyone here to get excited with so I had to share my news on here. I hope the appointment goes well and everything gets submitted quickly. I'm also thrilled that I will be able to start walking daily and build up some strength prior to surgery!

I don't have my date yet but when I spoke with the nurse today they will be submitting to insurance on Wednesday. So she said probably mid October. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and will post a date when I get it.

I don't have my date yet but when I spoke with the nurse today they will be submitting to insurance on Wednesday. So she said probably mid October. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and will post a date when I get it.

I've been told the main reason the surgery is turned to open is due to scar tissue. So I'd like to hear from you. What type of previous surgeries did you have. Lastly did the dr ever give a reason other than scar tissue. Thanks so much. I really appreciate the replies.

I have wanted to quit for years just never on my terms and I believe now since its completely my choice. I did ask if they would prescribe Chantix and they will so I will get it and fill it. I figured the week before surgery I'd start since I can still smoke the first week. I'm going to plan it where the day of surgery is the first day I'm not allowed to smoke so I will have a few days in the hospital not caring for one at all. I'm excited that I can get two health changing things at the same time. I wish I was the over nervous type and so stressed or I'd start trying to stop now but I have no support and I would probably go crazy alone right now. I'm just trying to be realistic. Thanks for all the comments I really appreciate it a lot.