Hello, I am going to hospital to do pre-op bloodwork the Friday(09/17) before my surgery(Monday 09/20). What are they testing me for? I already did pre-op tests.. Exray, Endo, Blood.. a couple of months ago. I do not mind blood being drawn -I just do not want anything to push my date back.:huh0:

I am also waiting on final approval from Aetna. The office staff is very confident that I will be approved. As you can see, they have already made arrangements with the hospital. However, like always.. I am totally worried that something will come up and stall things.

Sorry for whining..

Janice :001_unsure:

They will just recheck your blood work and make sure everything is the same as last time. Good luck with your surgery.

Janice,

I go for my bloodwork tomorrow at 2. I'll let you know what all they are testing for! :001_unsure:

Suzette

Hi Suzette,

How did your blood work go? How is your surgery?

Janice

Hi Suzette,

How did your blood work go? How is your surgery?

Janice

Hey janice!

Blood work went fine! They took 3 tubes of blood. One to check your overall blood levels and such, one to check how fast you clot, and one for red blood cell count. :001_tongue: Oh! I thought I was just getting blood drawn, but the also did an EKG! I told the tech, "I didn't know was going to have to get topless too today!" Haha. So if you haven't had an EKG be prepared to! All in all it took a few hours bc they also got all my preamissions done for the hospital stay.

As far is sugery goes, I was set for the 20th, but got a call and it was push to the 16th. At first I was super nervous, but now it's cool bc it's 4 less days I'm on the "wonderful liquid diet!" Haha Five more days I'll be sleeved!! :drool:

How are you doing??!

Thanks for the info Suzette. I am so glad everything is going as planned!

I am in a dump today. I completed everything on the 3rd and have a surgery date for the 20th. However, I am still waiting on final insurance approval for the surgery. The doctor office seem pretty confident - however - I am worried because I did not lose weight during the 3month nutritional visits. Well, initially I lost a couple of pounds - but ended up gaining before it was all over. I think I gained 3-4lbs. I need to ask around and see if anyone else had this problem. Being hypothyroid doesn't help....

I am supposed to begin my liquid diet on Monday - but I am not at all motivated (because of insurance). I have called the insurance company everyday. Yesterday, they told me it was still pending and should be complete by Friday. I wonder if that is good or bad....

Anyways, I hope you all of the best with you surgery! Sept 16th!!! OMG!! that is in 3 days.

Janice

Hey janice!

Don't worry about the weight gain. Honestly, I gain 6 lbs during the 3 month prep, and they never said anything to me. Ha! It was nervous eating and "last super" syndrome all 3 month long. Then I got on a new BP medicine and dropped 7lbs bc I had lost of appetite and drank tons of Water bc it gave me crazy headaches! Water seemed to help the aches. As far as the insurance company goes, don't stress too much. If they have a due of Friday, they have to be done by then. My due date was Sept 7th and I heard from them the 6th. I know it'll be a long wait, but try not drive yourself crazy, but I know I did! Lol :thumbup:

Your diet starts Monday! It's really not terrible! I just have to fight head hunger, and sugar free popicles are my best friends! I also always have a bottle of propel or crystal light with me, so when I want something to eat I just drink a bit, and it helps!

Good luck to you and keep me posted!

Suzette

P.s. U can email me anytime! It's easier bc it goes straight to my phone.