I had my EKG last Thursday and am just waiting for the results and the call to schedule my surgery. So many hoops to jump through. I'm anxious to get on with it. I'll have a two week pre-op diet of just 3-4 Protein shakes a day (to shrink the liver) so looking at mid May for the surgery. Hardest part is figuring how much it'll all cost (after insurance) in the end. So many separate costs...doctor visits, psych evaluation, nutritionist, cardiology, tests, facility charges, surgeon, anesthesia, etc. PIMA. It will be worth it. but really needs to be simplified.

Shel - Olathe, KS

EGD...the stomach scope ...why can't I remember that. :-)

Shel - Olathe, KS

Stats

Sex : female, weight : 288, height : 5'7", BMI : 45.1, age: 48.

Shel - Olathe, KS

Yep, I am in a waiting game as well. Not a fun game, lol. I am waiting for insurance approval now. After that I will have an upper endoscopy and a gallbladder ultrasound. Welcome to the community!

STATS: Female, 279, 5'3", BMI: 49.42, Age: 30

Thanks. Going to try and put my wait time to good use.

Shel - Olathe, KS

I just had my egd procedure today but my doctor hasn't sent in for my approval yet. He will be sending it in on the 29th once I go for the follow up on the egd. I this normal?! It seems like everyone else gets the egd AFTER approval :/