Carrie_C

Does anyone else have to use an antiseptic the night before and the morning of surgery? I was told I have to today, I have never heard of it.

I am in Cleveland, TN.

I went today for my preop tests and the upper GI. That stuff I had to drink was really gross! Only 3 more days!!!

I'm in Cleveland, TN, not far from Chattanooga. So we aren't that far apart. Dr Paynter is my doctor. I am getting more nervous everyday!

I think it is a week. I remember after my gallbladder surgery, I wasn't supposed to drive for a week.

Yes, me too. Where are you Di4AU? I am in Tennesee.

I feel sorry for everyone on the preop liquid diet. I only have to do it for 24 hours before surgery. I honestly don't think I could do it any longer. I am getting very nervous about surgery.

I am scheduled for May 22, and I feel like you do. I keep asking myself why am I spending this much money on this? But then I think about how long I have wanted it. I have been looking into the Lap Band for YEARS. Now that I'm approved and it's about to happen, I'm not as excited as I thought I would be. I also never thought I would get up to 250 pounds. I am very scared of the actual surgery, but going on like this (FAT) is not an option. That is the main thing I keep thinking about.

Wow, I paid $95 for the psych AND nutrition evals, and I thought that was a lot.

I am also having a hard time finding the chewable and liquid vitamins. The Walmart in my area must no carry them.

The 6 months will go by a lot faster than you think! Good luck!

My doctor has told me to take liquid or chewable vitamins everyday. I was wondering if anyone knew of a good brand that's not very expensive. Thanks.

tapshoes, that is a great response! I will have to remember that one!

My insurance (Cigna) won't pay for the surgery center, thay will only pay for the hospital. I think most others are done at the surgery center.

That's too bad. You should call around to some other psychiatrists and see what they charge.

$1200 is way too much. A social worker did mine for $95. Look in the yellow pages for one, and you will probably find one to do it for you very cheap. Good luck.

Thank you!

I know what you mean about bitchy coworkers, I have several! I haven't told my Dad, only because I know he will worry about me too much during the surgery. He is 70 and had triple bypass not long ago, so I don't want him to be stressed about me. I will probably tell him later on. (My Mom and Dad are divorced and they never talk, so no chance of her telling him).

I haven't told my coworkers either, and it has been a little hard to keep it a secret from them. I had to tell a lie about why I needed off, and I really hated lying. But they are the same as others, they are against weightloss surgery. And we are nurses in a doctor's office! We deal in pain management and they always have comments about patients who have had WLS, but they also have negative comments about patients who are overweight. And the ironic thing is, they are all FAT too! I am also having trouble with my husband not being very supportive. He keeps bringing up all the bad stuff that can go wrong, like I need to hear that. And my mother is just totally avoiding the subject. I kinda wish I hadn't told her.

I am scheduled for May 22, one week after you. I know what you mean about throwing up! I am very nervous as well. Good luck!

I felt the same way as you. My surgery is scheduled for May 22, and I am still very nervous, but not like I was. Most of the nervousness you are feeling will pass. Not all of it, but it will get better. I am still nervous, but I am also excited and ready to get the surgery over with. I think everyone here has felt the same as you. Just wait it out and you will feel better.

My date is also May 22. I can't wait! I only have to be on preop liquids for 24 hours prior. I don't think I could do much longer! Good luck to everyone!

Hi, I think some plans have already merged here. I haven't heard in any changes in coverage, but we are usually the last ones to know.

Thanks, epm! It's nice to know that I am not the only one who is nervous. I only have to do the preop liquid diet for 24 hours before surgery. I am glad because I don't think I could do it any longer! Good luck!

LOL, you could ask the surgeon's office, and see if they might can help you get reimbersed. Thankfully, my doctor's office had a package for $95 that included the psych and nutrition evals. I think it might just depend on which plan you have. There are really good ones and really bad ones, and I think mine is somewhere in the middle.