OctoberSky

3 minutes ago, Tomo said:

It's not really a matter whether it hurts or not but that it is quite dangerous to eat solids too early on because your sutures have not healed until about the 6 week point. It can cause serious damage either now or in the future. I would speak to your surgeon about this.

Exactly. You posted what I was thinking.

I had surgery on November 1st and no way able to eat what you describe. First 3 weeks was still liquids, broth, Jello, Water, tea and Protein Shakes. Now I have been given the window to do scrambled eggs, mashed veggies and soft canned fish/chicken as of last Thursday. I am lucky if I can consume 2 tbs of food in each sitting. SO, I have stuck with the hospital schedule and doing every 15-30 minutes, 2-3 tbs of food. Then sipping water all day long or tea. Again, unsure how your able to do so, so quickly. But each body is different.

So, when I first started, I had a lot of questions pertaining to Medicaid and approval. So now after having to go through the process myself, I can say for sure in my case In Oregon. Medicaid insurance has CCO stay in contact with you the entire process. My CCO was very kind, and thoughtful. My surgeon and medical team sent in for approval for surgery on the 13th of September and I was approved finally on Wednesday the 27th. My CCO called to say, they started the process of review on Monday the 25th and finished up review by Tuesday with all my process from the past year of things to do, per requirements. So, I hope this makes things a bit easier for anyone else on Medicaid and or Medicare, the process is the same. So long as you do all the required steps, and stick with it, the approval/denial has to be done within 13-15 days. 🍁🍂

Hello October friends. I am scheduled for October 27th. Super excited and nervous all at the same time. Glad to see all you lovely people here! Blessings.🍂🍁🏵️

I was told total liquid diet, that meant nothing you can chew, with no bits or pieces whatsoever. Even Soups can't have pieces. So, think of it like baby foods, the first stage and 2nd stage. But to be sure, ask your medical team. Good luck

So, I have checked my status and that is what is listed. Anyone ever seen this? It was updated this morning.

This is what I've been wondering. Any places close to Ashland, that cover it, with Medicaid OHP?

I'm still pre-op, finished everything required. So now playing the waiting game on insurance approving. So frustrating.

So sorry, that this is how you've been treated. I am completely shocked at even having to read such a thing! I mean who does that!?! Seriously appalling! You btw, have done nothing wrong and your concerns were and still are validated. As many have stated you dodged a bad situation, I believe that too! Better things are to come honey...so calmly breath.

So yeah, now I'm playing the waiting game and patiently awaiting surgery day. In the meantime, I am wondering what food aversions I will end up with. I know after having the gallbladder removal, there are already tons of foods I can't stand or just can't eat all together. So, for my recovery liquids, I decided to not go all out and buy a bunch of things and sit and wait. I suppose broth would be good to keep around and no sugary Jello mix. But beyond that I don't want to spend money on things I may not need or like after. Thinking might be best to wait to see what I can stand while in hospital. Then order or send my husband to get things? If anyone's reading, this...what do you recommend? Did you buy a bunch of things, or wait?

Looks like I'm part of the September crew too! Exciting and scary all at the same time. Cheering everyone on.

Yeah, I don't get why people are like that. Hang in there. Cheering you on! 😊