mamaof5heathens

Are you kidding me? I think that I would be looking for that trip to Mexico! That is definitely out of sight for your surgery. You should look elsewhere! $35,000 out of pocket is out of this world! Best wishes, Karen

Sweet!

I have final preop testing the end of march. I have insurance approval. I am going to a dr in carmel indiana. I am scared and excited. Those feelings happen at the same time and alternating. Depends on the day. Hoping for a date in april so my kids will be in school. Cross your fingers. Good luck to you all too

April 28th in Denver!
Ready to stop obsessing about the surgery and start a new life

Hi! My date is April 20th. I had my scope this past Saturday. It goes so fast. Don't be nervous.

Thanks .made it home safely

It should be a conscious sedation procedure with an quick acting sedative that wears off quickly and has an amnesia effect. You wont remember much but can swallow and help during if needed

Did I learn what sliming is. I was on the phone while eating dinner and didn't pay attention to how much I was eating. Suddenly I knew I ate too much. I was so uncomfortable and went into the bathroom and this slime came up on me. Then I threw up a little 2x and felt better but also said to myself, self you learned your lesson this time to PAY ATTENTION to what and how much you are eating. Goes to show your never too old to learn what NOT to do. Just my 2 cents for this evening. Hope everyone is doing well.

Hi everyone, I made it! Still pretty tired and weak from the anesthesia, but the pain isn't too bad. Got a lot of discomfort in my back/chest from the gas. But other than that doing pretty well. Been sleeping most of the afternoon. Hoping tomorrow is a better day but just super happy it's over with!

Well tomorrow is the day! Slept well but woke up somewhat early and couldn't fall back asleep because of all the thoughts going through my head. Definitely snuggled my daughter extra tight. Hope I sleep well tonight. I will update when I get a check-in time
Edit: Just got the call, check in is at 6:30am!

I feel ya! I am also excited, nervous and scared...I have moments when I wonder if I am making the right decision, but they are becoming less.
As of yesterday, all of us are about a month away from completely changing our lives...most for the better. Let the emotional roller coaster begin!

Officially scheduled for April 28th!
Ready to get this show on the road!

Tomorrow is my pre op nutrition class. 4 hours worth. Monday is pre op with PA, blood tests and hospital pre registration. Surgery 7:30 am on Feb. 4.
Monday is also the start of pre op starvation diet. We get 6 Protein supplements a day. Not too excited about that part.
Looking forward to the surgery and a chance at finally winning the food wars.

I started this process April 2013. I had to complete a six month diet, see a nutritionist, psych evaluation and a pre op class.All was submitted to insurance on 12/22 and on 12/26 I was approved. I have an appt with the surgeon on 1/22 to set a date for surgery and get all my preoperative testing info. I am super excited for the change that is going to happen. Anyone else in Colorado Springs, CO?

Please be the strong person you already are, having made the decision that is best for you. Be the forthright person you have to be, because uou were open with your "friend". Believe that even though people are callous and mean at times, does NOT give them the power to make you feel bad. Only you can give them that power. Take it back and simply tell her that you appreciate her lettin you know which direction she was going in your friendship but you have already chosen a different path. A higher ground.

Please be the strong person you already are, having made the decision that is best for you. Be the forthright person you have to be, because uou were open with your "friend". Believe that even though people are callous and mean at times, does NOT give them the power to make you feel bad. Only you can give them that power. Take it back and simply tell her that you appreciate her lettin you know which direction she was going in your friendship but you have already chosen a different path. A higher ground.

I'm looking forward to 'bringing sexy back'!

I tried to do some body hair removal last night and thought about this thread. I'm certain I don't need to elaborate. Lol

Oh! I've got another!
Catching a glimpse of myself in a window or mirror while out and thinking that fatty is wearing my same outfit and then realizing...

I have developed adult onset asthma. I am an RN who works exclusively in the ICU. I have watched many patients over the years destroy themselves. Smoking, obesity, uncontrolled diabetes. You name it. But the hardest part for me was realizing how much I felt bad for the loss of these wonderful people in the lives of their loved ones. Then I realized that I was going to be a statistic too. Another COPD patient who loved her family but forgot to love herself enough to let go of the fear and embrace the life God gave me. So I am doing this for me. As a wonderful side effect, I will be around longer to care for my loved ones instead of needing it to be the other way around.

You shouldn't submit until you've completed it, or they will most likely deny

I have developed adult onset asthma. I am an RN who works exclusively in the ICU. I have watched many patients over the years destroy themselves. Smoking, obesity, uncontrolled diabetes. You name it. But the hardest part for me was realizing how much I felt bad for the loss of these wonderful people in the lives of their loved ones. Then I realized that I was going to be a statistic too. Another COPD patient who loved her family but forgot to love herself enough to let go of the fear and embrace the life God gave me. So I am doing this for me. As a wonderful side effect, I will be around longer to care for my loved ones instead of needing it to be the other way around.