Tory09

Thank you all for your prayers. I did my best to not worry as I slept and give it to God. I talked with the drs office and they said the surgeon accidently hit the wrong button as inpatient instead of outpatient. I was the first outpatient they had done over the last 5 yrs. The insurance specialist said she got the letter 2 days ago and immediately sent it to her billing specialist who cleared it up. I also confirmed with the hospital that they had it as outpatient and had a reference number and already submitted that to the insurance company. Thanks again for your prayers. I really appreciate them. Blessings to you all!

I talked with the drs office and they said the surgeon accidently hit the wrong button as inpatient instead of outpatient. I was the first outpatient they had done over the last 5 yrs. The insurance specialist said she got the letter 2 days ago and immediately sent it to her billing specialist who cleared it up. I also confirmed with the hospital that they had it as outpatient and had a reference number and already submitted that to the insurance company. I was so upset about this last night but prayed about it and God took care of it.

Thank you Trana and Hummingbird. It is so easy to get upset but you are right - there is nothing I can do about it tonight, but Give it to God and pray about it. Blessings to you! I am going to try to go to bed since I am still sore from the surgery...

I sure will Phosman! Your definitely in my prayers!!!!!! I need your prayers too! I got a letter from insurance saying they were denying my inpatient status. I wasnt inpatient, and was told as long as I left the room before 24 hrs everything would be fine. I felt like I lost a couple of years of my life tonight when I got that letter. I know its just money and I can pay it back at a slow rate if I have to. I am just so upset that something like this could happen even though the drs office and hospital said I was outpatient all the way! Please pray for me. I am a worry wart and trying to put it in Gods hands because he can do anything, I can do nothing but worry and that is not good. Thank you!

Hi everyone, I am so upset. I had my surgery on Thursday 10/22 and it was scheduled for outpatient meaning I could stay in the hospital if it was less than 24 hrs. Well my lb procedure took longer and the surgeon had to repair a severe hiatal hernia, and do a liver biopsy too. When I was released to go home I told the nurse I was ready to leave and she said not to worry I was just in observance and not using all the 24 hrs. Anyway when I got home today my insurance carrier sent me some standard form letter saying I was denied inpatient and they only approved outpatient. I called them and they said someone called the next day to get me inpatient status which this letter is saying they denied. I told the rep I was outpatient the whole time and she said if that was the case then it would be paid. But this letter said my inpatient status was denied. It said I would have been granted inpatient status if I had terrible pain, vomiting and nausea which I had all three of~! Has this happened to anyone else? I am so upset. Of course the hospital and the surgeons office was closed by this time. Please give me any advice and send your prayers and good thoughts my way. I am trying to put this in Gods hands but it is very hard to not worry!:thumbup:

Hi everyone, I am so upset. I had my surgery on Thursday 10/22 and it was scheduled for outpatient meaning I could stay in the hospital if it was less than 24 hrs. I had waited almost a month for the drs office and the hospital to agree to outpatient only. The hospital used to not allow lb procedure as an outpatient. My drs office said they finally agreed to do outpatient procedures as of Oct 1. Well my lb procedure took longer and the surgeon had to repair a severe hiatal hernia, and do a liver biopsy. I endured terrible pain, nausea, vomiting, etc while I was in the hospital the whole time but they let me go and I had been on the unit for maybe 22 hrs. When I was released to go home I told the nurse I was ready to leave and she said not to worry I was just in observance and not using all the 24 hrs. Anyway when I got home today my insurance carrier sent me some standard form letter saying I was denied inpatient and they only approved outpatient. I called them and they said someone called the next day to get me inpatient status which this letter is saying they denied. I told the rep I was outpatient the whole time and she said if that was the case then it would be paid. But this letter said my inpatient status was denied. Has this happened to anyone else? I am so upset. Of course the hospital and the surgeons office was closed by this time. Please give me any advice and send your prayers and good thoughts my way. I am trying not to flip out. I feel this letter has shortened my life by a few years since I got so upset when I read it... Thanks for reading.:thumbup:

Hi everyone, I am so upset. I had my surgery on Thursday 10/22 and it was scheduled for outpatient meaning I could stay in the hospital if it was less than 24 hrs. I had waited almost a month for the drs office and the hospital to agree to outpatient only. The hospital used to not allow lb procedure as an outpatient. My drs office said they finally agreed to do outpatient procedures as of Oct 1. Well my lb procedure took longer and the surgeon had to repair a severe hiatal hernia, and do a liver biopsy. I endured terrible pain, nausea, vomiting, etc while I was in the hospital the whole time but they let me go and I had been on the unit for maybe 22 hrs. When I was released to go home I told the nurse I was ready to leave and she said not to worry I was just in observance and not using all the 24 hrs. Anyway when I got home today my insurance carrier sent me some standard form letter saying I was denied inpatient and they only approved outpatient. I called them and they said someone called the next day to get me inpatient status which this letter is saying they denied. I told the rep I was outpatient the whole time and she said if that was the case then it would be paid. But this letter said my inpatient status was denied. Has this happened to anyone else? I am so upset. Of course the hospital and the surgeons office was closed by this time. Please give me any advice and send your prayers and good thoughts my way. I am trying not to flip out. I feel this letter has shortened my life by a few years since I got so upset when I read it... Thanks for reading.:thumbup:

Greg - what mushies were your favorite...Tomorrow I can start mine? Our Drs are with the same practice, but I like to know what others ate and liked. How long did you feel restriction from the swelling. I just had a 1/4 cup of soup and am super full. I hope I continue to feel restriction... I got the AP lapband did you have the realize?

I was banded on 10/22 and only had a 1 week liquid diet for my preop. Since then I have lost 17 lbs. But I think the shedding of pounds are starting to slowwwww down...

Thats cute. Congrats on being banded. I was banded last Thursday morning but had to stay a day in a half at the hospital. I wasnt bouncing back like the others that had the surgery. Some people were walking around the halls like they were at skateboards or on scooters! lol... I maybe walked 5 circles around the unit the whole time i was there. I did have a more severe operation since the doc said I had a severe hiatal hernia. He told my husband he didnt know how i endured the pain and acid from it. But 6 months ago I lost 10% of my weight and I no longer had acid or had to take zantac. My three dogs have not left my side during all of this. They are so cute 2 labs and a chihuahua... You are right they have given me comfort and warmth. I have dodged my 4 yr old from kicking me several times. I am able to lay on one of my sides and I put plenty of pillows under me and one on top of my tummy. So you may be able to do that as well. Good luck to you!

Hi there. Yes I am allowed creamy lowfat soups too and cottage cheese lowfat and pudding, etc in addition to broth and my wonderful shakes. I am barely getting in 1 shake a day and have lost 17 pounds in the last 1.5 weeks. I am tired of the shakes and surgary tastes ... I like salty tastes. So i just grinded down a small egg and boiled it and it was soft and mashed it down to smaller than the cottage cheese consistency. I ate it over a good amount of time. I figured it really couldnt hurt too bad since the consistency was more like a paste. I felt i needed the energy... I know I am bad but oh well. I am dropping 2-3 lbs a day so I think i needed it...

I am doing ok~! I think I am ready for mushies. ALthough we are allowed to have creamy lowfat soups, cottage cheese ( i have never eaten that before) etc. I am tired of the shakes and sugary taste to them. I like more salty foods. I did grind up a small soft boiled egg almost like a deviled egg and i ate it fine. I shouldnt do this for 3 more days but wanted something different. I am losing about 2 lbs a day and i am only drinking about 1 shake a day so i felt like i needed something. i know i know bad me !!! How are you doing?

Jordangirl - I got the AP Lapband and received the smaller band. They have 2 sizes. The reason I chose the AP lapband was that I knew it would have a bit more restriction to start off with than the realize, since the realize was more pliable and lose compared to the ap lapband. The dr said my liver maybe a little fatty but we will see the results soon and not to worry because the liver can heal itself. With weightloss it will become nonfatty. I had my gallbladder out 7 yrs ago and they did a biopsy then too and it was fine. Good luck to you all!

Hi Everyone! I was banded on 10/22 and although I am a little sore I am doing well. I was able to spend the night in the hospital and went home the next afternoon. My doc did have to repair a severe hiatal hernia too. I am going to go back to work tomorrow for a half day. Take care everyone :cryin::wink2:

Hey guys - my surgery went well. My dr did have to repair a severe hiatal hernia before the lb procedure and he did take a liver biopsy. My surgery was at 0830 and they let me stay the night and I didnt leave the hospital till afternoon on Friday. I am doing pretty good. Stopped taking the pain meds on saturday. I am going to try to go back to work for a half day tomorrow. Today is the first day I feel pretty good. I am losing over 2 lbs a day so thats cool. I am sure that will taper off. I actually am feeling restriction like when i eat 3 oz of yogurt or sf jello. I got the smaller lapband so I am sure I wasnt supposed to feel restriction yet but I am. Yea... How are you guys doing after your surgery???

Jordangirl, hope you get better quick! I have my surgery in 2 days and I am praying I dont get sick. My son got the flu yesterday and was very ill but is getting better with the tamiflu and rest.

My son just got the flu... They didnt test him for H1N1 because they said it was the same prognosis for both. Take tamiflu and rest. Now I am wondering if they should have given me some Tamiflu too as a preventative. My surgery is Thursday. I am not sick at all. Just scared I am going to get sick and will have to postpone my surgery.... Ughh.... I am so scared. Pray for me please~!

I only had signs of sleep apnea when laying on my back for the test. I never EVER sleep on my back at my home, only on my stomach. I told the dr the stats are wrong since his stats only show when you sleep on your back. My husband nor family has ever experienced me holding my breath, etc. The dr said I have something called shalllow breathing. I really think this is a scam as well. Just my 2cents :thumbup:

I have a 4 yr old and 8 yr old sons :sneaky: Being banded in Richmond, Va next Thursday :thumbup:

My drs office told us we only could drink Slimfast High Protein, carnation instant breakfast no sugar added, or some boost. Those were the only three. For after the surgery, I did buy that unjury unflavored to add protein to everything...

I just found out I am getting surgery next Thursday so I only have 7 or 8 days for the liquid diet. Basically it is 2 shakes a day and then a lean dinner like lean cuisine...or lean meats and 2 pieces of bread, ALthough I am not going to eat bread as I dont like it :thumbup: Since I only have a week until my surgery I am going to just drink 3 slimfasts a day. But the carb on them is 24 which seems a lot to me. In the past when I did the lowcarb diet, you couldnt eat more than 20 carbs a day. So this is really low carb, its just high protein....

I am being banded next Thursday Oct 22nd. I just found out my band date so I only have 8 days of liquid diet. But we can eat lunch meat and 2 pieces of bread at night, although I will probably just skip the bread.

That is not right. I only got my machine for the surgery and then I heard if you dont bring yours, they can loan you one probably for a price. I havent even turned mine on and i am getting surgery next thursday. I guess i will use it for the next week. But no where did anyone say anything about checking it. I think the whole thing is a scam anyway. I was mad I had to pay 1300 for my stupid sleep study. It was the worst thing i have ever done!!! I will be returning my machine the day after my surgery !!!

Hey Guys, I just found out my surgery date is NEXT thursday. So I only have 8 days for my liquid diet but she said that would be fine. I cant wait to get my surgery!!! I have my preop appt tomorrow so I am nervous about that ...

Will definitely pray for them!! I wanted to update you all. Thanks for the prayers! You know I finally called the surgery coordinator even though her message says not to leave a msg unless you have a letter from her. Guess what, she called me back and said I missed my presurgery appt. I am like what? She emailed it to the wrong email address!!! So my surgery date is NEXT thursday. So I only have 8 days for my liquid diet but she said that would be fine. How funny is that!!! How are you doing on your weight lost? I cant wait to get my surgery!!! I have my preop appt tomorrow so I am nervous about that ... please pray that goes well.