so today was very interesting and still frustrating. last week i had a pre op appt with my PCP. had no idea they had to clear you as well. the girl who scheduled me gave me the last slot at 4pm and didnt tell the DCTR that it was a pre op appointment. i had bloodwork done on this day. sugar levels were through the roof.

i was told once my pulmonary results were sent to them id be all set.

i followed up with them and little did i know they still want

urine tests for diabetes

pulmonary results (which my surgeon sent over two days ago)

consult to discuss how i'm handling my blood sugar levels (10 day liquid diet and bariatric surgery DUH)

note from OBGYN that surgery is acceptable with implanon in my arm

and additional blood work that they have not even ordered yet! mind you.....my surgery date is November 6th!!! so they got me ANOTHER pre op PCP appointment for November 1st at 1:00pm.

im excited but nervous. its cutting it so close and what if my PCP says they need more? its frustrating because i've gone through 3 doctors already at this practice and my file keeps getting handed over to new dcts. they keep quitting or relocating!!!

ive already gotten my fmla and short term disability set up to be out of work. im off the schedule for the next week 3 weeks plus my bro is getting married 11 days after surgery and its 12 days away!!!! i just hope and pray nothing else gets in the way and that everything goes smooth.

on another note. i am so anxious. so excited so nervous but SO ready. starting my liquid diet on saturday and i cant wait!! at least i know my sugar levels will look good because ill be fasting all of friday night for my blood work. anyone else dealing w. pcp clearance issues? i guess its necessary but i really feel like its not because insurance cleared me haha.

so today was very interesting and still frustrating. last week i had a pre op appt with my PCP. had no idea they had to clear you as well. the girl who scheduled me gave me the last slot at 4pm and didnt tell the DCTR that it was a pre op appointment. i had bloodwork done on this day. sugar levels were through the roof.

i was told once my pulmonary results were sent to them id be all set.

i followed up with them and little did i know they still want

urine tests for diabetes

pulmonary results (which my surgeon sent over two days ago)

consult to discuss how i'm handling my blood sugar levels (10 day liquid diet and bariatric surgery DUH)

note from OBGYN that surgery is acceptable with implanon in my arm

and additional blood work that they have not even ordered yet! mind you.....my surgery date is November 6th!!! so they got me ANOTHER pre op PCP appointment for November 1st at 1:00pm.

im excited but nervous. its cutting it so close and what if my PCP says they need more? its frustrating because i've gone through 3 doctors already at this practice and my file keeps getting handed over to new dcts. they keep quitting or relocating!!!

ive already gotten my fmla and short term disability set up to be out of work. im off the schedule for the next week 3 weeks plus my bro is getting married 11 days after surgery and its 12 days away!!!! i just hope and pray nothing else gets in the way and that everything goes smooth.

on another note. i am so anxious. so excited so nervous but SO ready. starting my liquid diet on saturday and i cant wait!! at least i know my sugar levels will look good because ill be fasting all of friday night for my blood work. anyone else dealing w. pcp clearance issues? i guess its necessary but i really feel like its not because insurance cleared me haha.

Don't worry!!! All will work in your favor!!! :-)

As for clearance, my insurance needed clearance from a cardiologist and a pulmonologist and I also have to go for more bloodwork. I have never been to either type of dr. Do you know exactly what will be done during those appts? I'm just curious....

I go to cardiologist 11/01 and pulmonologist on 11/05. Still no surgery date yet though. :-(

Don't worry!!! All will work in your favor!!! :-)

As for clearance' date=' my insurance needed clearance from a cardiologist and a pulmonologist and I also have to go for more bloodwork. I have never been to either type of dr. Do you know exactly what will be done during those appts? I'm just curious....

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Hi cardio test is very easy they hook ur chest up to a ton of monitors and its very quick they clear u right then and there. Pulmonary is another story they test your lungs and breathing. There's alot of pausing,deep breaths and they make u inhale this medicine. Its cool though to see how strong your lungs are. Good luck I know you will be fine!!! It goes by very fast I still can't believe my 26th birthday is the day before surgery! !!

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Hi cardio test is very easy they hook ur chest up to a ton of monitors and its very quick they clear u right then and there. Pulmonary is another story they test your lungs and breathing. There's alot of pausing' date='deep breaths and they make u inhale this medicine. Its cool though to see how strong your lungs are. Good luck I know you will be fine!!! It goes by very fast I still can't believe my 26th birthday is the day before surgery! !!

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Wow!!! Good for you!!! So your birthday present to yourself is better health? That's how I was looking at me but more of a Christmas present lol thank you for your insight. I really appreciate it. I have never been to either so I was concerned but I feel better now. :-) I'm just hoping that that is the last thing the insurance needs! I'm assuming so because I figured if they needed anything else they would have asked when they told me I need more bloodwork and the two clearances :-/

I wish you the best of luck with ur doct issues. I just went in today for my preop and I was told that I had an abnormal EKG and that I need to be cleared by a heart doct before I can have surgery which is scheduled for Nov 1st. My docts office was able to get me any apt for tomorrow for a stress test (Im crossing my fingers and saying a prayer). Please keep us updated on your progress.

I wish you the best of luck with ur doct issues. I just went in today for my preop and I was told that I had an abnormal EKG and that I need to be cleared by a heart doct before I can have surgery which is scheduled for Nov 1st. My docts office was able to get me any apt for tomorrow for a stress test (Im crossing my fingers and saying a prayer). Please keep us updated on your progress.

Thank u so much!!! Good news pcp got the documents and their doing a finger prick to make sure my sugar hasn't been high the past 3 months and I'm good

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so today was very interesting and still frustrating. last week i had a pre op appt with my PCP. had no idea they had to clear you as well. the girl who scheduled me gave me the last slot at 4pm and didnt tell the DCTR that it was a pre op appointment. i had bloodwork done on this day. sugar levels were through the roof.

i was told once my pulmonary results were sent to them id be all set.

i followed up with them and little did i know they still want

urine tests for diabetes

pulmonary results (which my surgeon sent over two days ago)

consult to discuss how i'm handling my blood sugar levels (10 day liquid diet and bariatric surgery DUH)

note from OBGYN that surgery is acceptable with implanon in my arm

and additional blood work that they have not even ordered yet! mind you.....my surgery date is November 6th!!! so they got me ANOTHER pre op PCP appointment for November 1st at 1:00pm.

im excited but nervous. its cutting it so close and what if my PCP says they need more? its frustrating because i've gone through 3 doctors already at this practice and my file keeps getting handed over to new dcts. they keep quitting or relocating!!!

ive already gotten my fmla and short term disability set up to be out of work. im off the schedule for the next week 3 weeks plus my bro is getting married 11 days after surgery and its 12 days away!!!! i just hope and pray nothing else gets in the way and that everything goes smooth.

on another note. i am so anxious. so excited so nervous but SO ready. starting my liquid diet on saturday and i cant wait!! at least i know my sugar levels will look good because ill be fasting all of friday night for my blood work. anyone else dealing w. pcp clearance issues? i guess its necessary but i really feel like its not because insurance cleared me haha.

sorry that you are going through 50 hoops and loops but know that you will accomplish it all soon. the best of luck to you and i look forward to celebrating with you on nov 6th

Regarding blood sugar:

1- pin prick on your finger gives you in instant at the moment measurement of your current blood glucose (BG) level. Fasting BG over 150 is considered diabetic. This measurement will be all over the board throughout the day. Beat times to test this way are 1) out of bed/before Breakfast, 2) two hours after eating any/each meal.

2- they check your urine for kidney function. Persistent high BG and unmanaged diabetes attacks the kidneys and eyes.

3- an A1C test will give them an idea of your AVERAGE BG level over a 90 day period. For this, they will draw blood from a vein and send it to the lab.

Good luck!