August 2011 Bandsters????

[Mscarter007 0]

My surgeon submitted my paperwork to the insurance on 7/13 and today the nurse called me today to say that insurance denied. She said not to panick that I just need to have physical with PCP and get a letter of recommendation, but I will mostly have to postpone my August 11 surgery date. I slipped into a state of depression. I immediately call my PCP after this week he is out for 2 weeks.

I'm sorry hun. My suggestion is to ask about all different possible scenarios. Can you get a physical from a partnering doctor? I'm kind of in a similar situation because I didn't complete all my testing and my surgery is on the 3rd.

[ms.lady 3]

Thank you Ms. Carter! I have scheduled an appointment with another physician at the clinic. I will see how that works out.

[BaileyRose 13]

That sucks.. I'm sorry. Something similar happened to me... My doctor had moved and I was unaware, therefor, it took me a few unexpected weeks to get in with another doctor. I was super bummed... So I understand. But all is well now and my surgery date is scheduled for august 2nd... So you'll get there! The set back sucks though.

My surgeon submitted my paperwork to the insurance on 7/13 and today the nurse called me today to say that insurance denied. She said not to panick that I just need to have physical with PCP and get a letter of recommendation, but I will mostly have to postpone my August 11 surgery date. I slipped into a state of depression. I immediately call my PCP after this week he is out for 2 weeks.

[dyingbreed 1]

trying to shoot for August 22nd.

self pay so it should happen

[Mscarter007 0]

I'm on day 2 of my pre op diet and its not bad! (low carb high protein). I am nervous about the future days because I will run out of options! Im taking it one day at a time! How is everyone else doing?

[AFwife03 0]

I'm on day 2 of my pre op diet and its not bad! (low carb high protein). I am nervous about the future days because I will run out of options! Im taking it one day at a time! How is everyone else doing?

I'm on day four, with the same diet. UGH is annoying. I still have horrible cravings...like for a nice cold margarita! LOL

But I keep telling my self I'm doing this for me and the outcome with be great!

I'm heading to the store today to look for more options...since I'm so tired of eating the same thing all the time.

Good luck!!

[ctarantino 13]

Good Luck everyone!! Im right behind you and starting my pre op next week. I go for pre surgical testing Aug 3rd!!!!! Can you drink Water while taking the opti fast??? Keep up the great work and best of luck to us August Banders!! Just think how much fun we will all have shopping for next summer!!!!!

I'm on day four, with the same diet. UGH is annoying. I still have horrible cravings...like for a nice cold margarita! LOL

But I keep telling my self I'm doing this for me and the outcome with be great!

I'm heading to the store today to look for more options...since I'm so tired of eating the same thing all the time.

Good luck!!

[Daizee3 0]

August 22nd is my surgery date! Holy Crap!

[ctarantino 13]

Anyone have a "last meal" like something you need to eat before you start pre op or get banded? I've been dieting and working out but now I'm making a food "bucket list" I'm feeling guilty for wanting to eat pizza, outback blooming onion, and tgifridays sesame jack chicken strips these are my weakness lol I start my pre op this Friday so I'm really excited and almost looking forward to the liquid diet to lose weight. Haha I don't know if I will say that 3-5 days in though lol would you or did you eat your trigger foods before your having surgery??? One last time??

[Mscarter007 0]

Anyone have a "last meal" like something you need to eat before you start pre op or get banded? I've been dieting and working out but now I'm making a food "bucket list" I'm feeling guilty for wanting to eat pizza, outback blooming onion, and tgifridays sesame jack chicken strips these are my weakness lol I start my pre op this Friday so I'm really excited and almost looking forward to the liquid diet to lose weight. Haha I don't know if I will say that 3-5 days in though lol would you or did you eat your trigger foods before your having surgery??? One last time??

My "last meal" before my prep diet was: Fried pork chops, rice with gravy, and asian medley veggies. It was good for me because I stopped eating pork and beef since February, and that chop was nice and succulent! Lol!

My "last meal" before my surgery I'm still thinking about. Probably steak and seafood!

[msladyt 0]

Hey im new to this forum and im getting banded on August 22 im so nervous, is it ok if my doctor didnt put me on a preop diet? I was just told not to eat after midnight before surgery

[ctarantino 13]

Hello and welcome msladyt!!!! Yeah another August bander!!!! It seems depending on dr, bmi, and what your willing to do it all depends. I have a week of opti but want to do 2 weeks to lose more weight. Most I know did have to change eating before surgery such as no sugar, no carbs, high Protein. Good luck to you and welcome aboard!!

[Mscarter007 0]

I completed my last test this morning. I'm so happy to have this done and over with. I meet with my pcp on Wed. for clearance and sit with my surgeon on Friday for all the legal stuff. I am very excited that the ball is running.

[ms.lady 3]

That's great to her Ms. Carter!! Well I had my physical last Thursday for clearance and letter (which my insurance denied to lack of), but I was unable to see my PCP he is out for two weeks and I was shooting for 8/11. I got my labs back and glucose was elevated to pre-diabetic stage (first time for this). During the visit this doctor seemed very hesitant, but said she would send the information no later than today. Can't wait for my ball to get to rolling!! LOL! Happy for you dear.

I completed my last test this morning. I'm so happy to have this done and over with. I meet with my pcp on Wed. for clearance and sit with my surgeon on Friday for all the legal stuff. I am very excited that the ball is running.

[Sweetnurselyd 1]

Hello,

My surgery date is tomorrow, July 26.