DwGirl

The closer I get to my surgery date, the slower the time seems to be going. I keep looking at videos, reading messages on here and just getting more and more excited and nervous. I just want to get it over and done with. I will however be documenting my entire process, I can't wait to tell you all how it all went down.

My date is also September 4th is ohhh so close, but also so far away. 2 days to go Good luck to you

Congrats

I'm having surgery Sept 4th 2020 in Annapolis MD with Dr. Courtney Doyle, my experience so far has been very smooth and easy, they gave me all the information I needed and all the referrals were loaded into my patient portal, so all I needed to do was make the appointments. I have Maryland Medicaid and I thought that would make things harder for me but it really did not, I will keep you posted on my Surgery and how everything goes.

Ohhh ****, I am so excited for you, probably the only time I wish this weekend goes by fast . Good luck

I just had my covid test and as long as it comes back negative I will be having surgery next Friday morning. I am very excited

Let me start by saying I really love this man , But..... since deciding to have WLS every time I bring up the surgery or things concerning it he is always being shady or condescending. I really wanted him to be happy and to support me but I see that its just not gonna happen. He keeps saying all of this is just happening too fast, and the kids are starting school. LISTEN DEAR, I have been everything to everyone for many years and now its time for me, you can handle 1 weekend without me step your game up man.

It was pretty easy, just drew some blood ( cbc and comp) listened to my breathing and took my BP.... that's it now I have 8 days untill Surgery. LETS GOOOO

Started my pre-op diet its not as restrictive as I thought it would be. I attached a copy of it.

Hello I got my insurance approval on a Friday and surgery date was set 2 weeks after. Hope this helps. MARYLAND RYN

Good luck, I totally understand your nervousness I am also very nervous.

I just had my preoperative appointment and got the nitty gritty on my Surgery and what to expect, now I'm getting a little nervous. My surgeon said I will have a drain tube. [emoji33] anyone eles been thru this and can give me words of encouragement. NOW let's be clear I am not chickening out I am just ready to get it done so I can finally be on the other side of this waiting game. SEPT 4TH 2020...

thanks for the information , I’m going to download it today. I really need these to speed up the anticipation is killing me

Okkkkk ( cardi B voice ) I am also scheduled for Sept 4th 2020.

Ok so my surgery is sched for Sept 4th, and I just found out No one is allowed to come with me because of the new covid-19 restrictions, that makes me kinda sad had anyone eles had surgery yet, and had to go in alone ?

My surgery is scheduled for September 4th I am so happy... and the count down has already began in my head.

Congratulations I pray everything will go smoothly. Keep us updated

I am actually so happy right now to find out my surgery was approved and I am going to get surgery finally this is the best news ever Surgery date Sept 29th. ( but hopefully I can get a closer date ) alright the countdown has just begun

Everything is submitted and I am just waiting on Insurance approval and a surgery date, I cant believe I finished all the pre-op requirements, and I am almost to the finish line ( kinda ). I keep watching videos of people on surgery day dreaming that one day soon that will be me. I wonder how long I will have to wait for an answer I have United Healthcare Community in Maryland. I promise I will put my entire process on here for others because I have not seen anyone on here from Maryland going thru my hospital AAMC Annapolis or with my type of insurance.

Omg....I am currently doing the exact same thing I have been waiting and waiting for some news from my doctors office my paper work was submitted to insurance Friday and I know its only been a few days but it's like my new life is waiting. Please keep us/me posted if you receive any good news Good luck

Congratulation on your surgery date, can I ask how long your entire process took before you got a surgery date

Wow, thanks for the information I will get my vitamins today

What happens if you test positive for covid 19, will that cause you to not get surgery? has anyone had this happen to them ( I am not currently positive) I just wanted to know given the current situation

Good morning I just wanted to give a little advise, I used an online nutritionist recommended by my Surgeon and group called New-Tri it was awesome and very informative, BUTTT be careful I had to pay for this out of pocket and now my team tells me that my insurance company may not accept it, so I may also have to take some additional nutrition classes. It is very frustrating. just FYI Hopefully this wont push me back to far and I can get an approval and my Surgery date

I just wanted to share my pre-op check list given to me by AAMC in annapolis so anyone new can have an idea of what they require Weight loss and Metabolic Surgery Program Patient Checklist Tel: 443-924-2900 Fax: 443-481-6713 Pre-Op Surgical & Insurance Requirements TESTING COMPLETE N/A DATE PHONE/FACILITY/PROVIDER  Cardiac Evaluation & Clearance □ □  Stress Test  Echo cardiogram  EGD (Upper Endoscopy) & Biopsy Reports  Sleep Study  Mental Health Evaluation/Clearance  Radiology/Imaging  Abdominal Ultrasound  Upper GI  Labs  Letter of Medical Necessity  Additional Testing & Clearances