SandeeD

LOL @ Fluffnomore! OMG!

Awwww....I love your hubby, you are a lucky woman and he is definitely one lucky guy!

Congratulations FSU Girl, you will be FINE:)

My doctor's office provides a card too:)

That's a good question, let me know what you find out because I can't live without sushi! lol

All I could keep saying (out loud at my computer screen) is WOW...WOW...WOW:)

So, for the past month or so I've been taking these gummy bite type of calcium and multivitamins. Each day that I take them I have to remind myself that they're NOT CANDY! lol Especially when I'm hungry, I'm so tempted to eat more than one, but I don't, I promise you! lol I laugh at myself each time because the greedy side of me comes out! lol

Sweet!

Thanks Tropical! Since that post I have upgraded to one of the new Horizon BCBS of NJ plans that will in fact cover the surgery. If I didn't do that, I would have had to wait until April 1 which is when my current plan would renew and it would be the one year I needed to be eligible to have any pre-existing conditions covered. Originally HBCBSNJ was not going to renew that plan, but I recently got a letter stating that since President Obama had promised us that we could keep our current health coverage, they decided to allow the policies to be renewed. I didn't want to take any chances, so I went ahead and got one of the new policies. It's way more money, but when I file me taxes in February, I'll be able to apply for a subsidy (which will lower the cost). One more week of pre-op stuff in January, then I can submit!

Thanks Laura! I was cleaning out my freezer (it was already basically empty lol) and I found some chicken pieces, so I boiled them and seasoned them, refrigerated it, skimmed any fat off the top and strained it to get any little pieces out. Perfect broth! I put it in a container and in the freezer it will be until I need it. I also have some chicken bouillon cubes/powder and today I bought a few containers of beef broth, and beef and chicken stock. So hopefully, something will satisfy me.

Does it matter which one we consume post-surgery? The only difference I see is that stock has double the protein (4 grams). My plan says broth, but I was wondering if it really mattered. I'm stocking up on post-surgery items and bought mostly broth, but one chicken and beef stock as well.

Whew! Thank you guys, I feel better now:)

I know it's a shot that you have to inject yourself with to prevent blood clots. Is this standard procedure? I don't know if I could do this.

Hi SLK248, I'm in NJ (south) too, welcome!

Now, THAT'S what I'm talking about! The only thing I can fit comfortably from NY&C is a blouse, maybe...sometimes lol

I'm in Southern NJ and just bought two bottles yesterday from a discount store (Ollie's), caramel and hazelnut...$1.99 a bottle. I'm pre-op, so I cleaned out my cupboards, freezer and fridge and stocking up on post-op goodies.

Dry brushing before you take a shower/bath helps too. Moisturize with Almond oil and Castor oil combo.

WOW, that WAS quick! Glad you're doing well. You are the same height and about the same pre-surgery weight as me. Good luck in the days to come. Happy recuperating!

You guys are soooooooo NASTY, and I LOVE it! lol Seriously though, since I'm not in a relationship right now (on purpose), I've been pushing my naughty feelings down deep so I can dig them up later. I really need to start taking care of me first before I let someone in again, and based on what you guys are saying, IT'S GONNA BE GOOD! lol "Let's get it on, let's get it on...." (singing to myself:)

It's great to come here and "hear" the things that I have been thinking:)

You look like a different person...amazing!

Carnation Instant Breakfast drink (no added sugar) is listed as one of the approved liquids (pre-and post ops) on my list, but it is not intended as a substitution for the protein shake.

Congratulations lady! I pray for you a smooth surgery and comfortable and speedy recovery:)

Ok, all set with insurance. I decided to stay with Horizon for 3 more months. I switched to a new 2014 plan that cost more but it would approve me for the surgery (no exclusion of pre-existing conditions). I didn't want to switch companies altogether and risk possibly not being approved. I will apply for a healthcare subsidy before the 3/31/14 deadline and hopefully get my premium reduced. In the meantime, as of 1/4/14 I'll be all done with my pre-op appointments. Money will be tight but it's all so worth it:)

Thanks Dreams. My real question is lets say I switch to United Healthcare effective 1/1/14, and I've already fulfilled their requirements and then some (over the past 3 months while I had Horizon BCBS of NJ) will they give me a hard time approving the surgery because I am a brand new customer???