brandy25

Thank you SKCanada for asking this question. I just had surgery Dec. 30th and will be traveling from Alaska to Italy in March. I was wondering the same thing! Does anyone know what custom's restrictions are for bringing supplements and Snacks abroad?

The process for me was about 8 months. But my insurance company required 6 months of visits with my primary care physician. I began in April ish and I'm scheduled for Dec 30th. It is a long process and kind of a waiting game towards the end. Try to be patient, you'll get there

Thank you for the advice. I really needed it.

Hi There, Did anyone have a hard time swallowing pills after the initial surgery? I've been told that you can't "gulp" beverages after the surgery but I'm worried I will have a difficult time taking my regularly prescribed medication. Especially right after the surgery and weeks to come. Any advice?

Thank you. I'm very happy that I found this online support group. Everyone has been great.

I finally got my surgery date! December 30th

Congratulations! I've recently been approved but still waiting to hear from scheduling. So I understand what a relief it must be to finally have a date. I am very happy for you

Well good luck!

my doctor requires a high Protein, super low carb diet for two weeks prior to surgery and a liquid diet a few days before. today I started the high protein diet. I feel super lucky that I don't have to do a liquid diet for longer than that. Any word from your doctor dlh16?

Thank you!

I just got word today that my insurance company approved my surgery! I guess my insurance company is notorious for denying so I'm super relived. Now I am waiting to hear from scheduling to find out when I will finally be going under the knife. It's been a long road getting here and I know there's more to come but I'm happy that I'm now closer to my goal. Now I need to prepare for the special pre-surgery diet. My doc requires a high Protein, low carb diet two weeks before had and liquid diet three days prior to surgery. Anyone have any advice about how I should prepare? Thank you!

Thank you again everyone. I'm super excited and can't wait. Does anyone have any pre surgery advice?

Thank you ladies. Glad to be here

As much as it might be a pain there is a simple solution. Change your number.

Hi There, I'm new to this site and am very excited that I've found this outlet. I live in a remote part of Alaska and do not have access to regular support group meetings. Online is the only option I have at this time. I would love it if someone in my area started a support group and would really like to connect with people in my area of the world. I have just completed my final test and am waiting for my surgeon to submit my claim to insurance. This has all been quite the process. I live about 6 hours away from my surgeon and had to go through a six months of tests and appointments. I am very excited to be so close and cannot wait until I can finally take the leap. If anyone has any advice or suggestions, please feel free to do so. Thank you! Brandy