I just wanted to start a March group. My surgery date is March 2nd.

My preop has been pretty easy. I've lost 11 lbs by just elimating most carbs as recommended by my dietician. I've doubled my water intake bring me up to about 48 oz per day. Surgery is first thing tuesday morning,and I'm ready! A little apprehensive,but excited about getting it behind me. Just wrote the check for my deductable,so it's to late to turn back now.....Keep ya posted.

wishing you all the best for Tuesday morning. im sure it will go well.

my first day of clear liquids preop did not go well; my nephew's birthday party with way too much food to resist (my willpower sucks). Wish me luck Monday thru Thursday, surgery Friday! Thank goodness for this forum.

my first day of clear liquids preop did not go well; my nephew's birthday party with way too much food to resist (my willpower sucks). Wish me luck Monday thru Thursday, surgery Friday! Thank goodness for this forum.

Good luck, stay focused your motivation is surgery friday. Pick up where you left off and follow through, you can do this. I'm cheering for you, see you on the other side soon.

Maryjoann, don't sweat it. Everybody falls down. Just pick yourself back up, and start back on the diet. You can do this, I am positive of it. When I would feel like cheating I would remind myself that it could jeopordize the surgery and that was enough (most times) to keep me on track. Keep up the good work dear and know in your heart YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! :D

Surgery date is on the 28th, and i ca't wait at this point. I was not excited at first, now i just want to come and go.

So I think I made my first mistake i had broccoli and cheese soup today and I am having the worst feeling it feels like my throat is closing up and there is nothing I can do any type of cheese soup is no good for me

I got my bill today from the hospital. However, I already paid my co-pay so I shouldn't be responsible for the remainder.. I have to think there is a mistake in the bill b/c it says the total bill is $82,223.40 :-o REALLY?? Do they really cost that much??

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I'm a little nervous about seeing if I have anything to pay but my hospital was really nice in offering me numbers for ppl who could assist if there was any

_{Day 5 for me on the other side and doing great, I feel a little better everyday. I have been trying to get out a little every day. I still can't eat all I am supposed to eat but doing my best to get in as much as possible. My new issue is a pain in my lift rib as anyone experianced this.}

Hey Alerker!

I have the same pain. i asked my doctor about it today and he says it's sensitivity from the port. Also says it will go away as the swelling goes down. Hope that helps!

I'm a little nervous about seeing if I have anything to pay but my hospital was really nice in offering me numbers for ppl who could assist if there was any

Depending on your location and the type of hospital, they may have something called Charity Care to help with the cost of surgery. At my hospital, if you qualify, they cover 50%!

I got my bill today from the hospital. However, I already paid my co-pay so I shouldn't be responsible for the remainder.. I have to think there is a mistake in the bill b/c it says the total bill is $82,223.40 :-o REALLY?? Do they really cost that much??

what??? i reckon you nearly fainted when you got that. unbelievable.

uggggg.... you dont need this sort of stress just out from the op.. i hope its sorted out easily for you with no stress. i would hate to open up an envelope and be faced with all that. . its ludicrous.

They always bill the Ins really high but ins has a set rate they pay. They will write off the rest except for co-pays and deductibles etc

First day back at work! It actually was easier because it kept my mind off of food. Only eating clear fluids didn't seem so annoying. And my students were so sweet to me. They missed me even though they had the "HOT" substitute for four days. LOL. I am exhausted though.

thats marvellous .. om two days out from surgery and ive lost about 8 lbs... i couldnt believe it. i weighed at the end of the day when im at my heaviest ... way to go.

You too Judy! We can do this:)

I got my bill today from the hospital. However, I already paid my co-pay so I shouldn't be responsible for the remainder.. I have to think there is a mistake in the bill b/c it says the total bill is $82,223.40 :-o REALLY?? Do they really cost that much??

I don't know why, but I have heard when it goes through insurance it is charged some insane amount. When you self pay ( I did) mine was 12k.