I have so much to say and so many questions to ask. First off, I did find out that BCBS (Virginia) DOES cover this surgery! Woohoo. I called University of Virginia and now have my first appointment next week! That appointment is all day appointment that consists of tests, seminar, etc. Just that appointment is over $2,000! I'm soo excited but have one concern. Which is ... (your gonna laugh because it's not that serious) ...a Arterial Blood Gas. I am the by far the biggest baby. I'm so scared it's going to hurt. So opinions...is it THAT bad? It could be a few months (my insurance doesn't make you do the 6mo diet).

Here are some questions:

Does the fills hurt?

How long were you out of work? (I'm a correctional nurse, i'm not on my feet TOO much and when i'm there..there is always another nurse, could I be out just for a week?)

How often do you choke or vomit? (I hate vomitting!)

I've has a few fills and they don't hurt at all. I was really scared, I hate needles, and I couldn't imagine that it wouldn't hurt. My doctor uses lidocaine and it's just a small burning feeling for 3 seconds and the rest is pain free.

I was out of work for 4 days, but I have a mostly sitting job. I would say a week should be fine for you.

I'm about 7 months out and I haven't thrown up or gotten stuck once. Just be smart with your choices and you should be fine! I'm bad with anesthetic though, so they gave me a nausea patch behind my ear before I went in for surgery and it helped a lot, and I wore it for 2 days ha ha, so don't be afraid to ask for one.

Best of luck, feel free to shoot me a message if you have any other questions!