I had everything set up with my insurance company and was going to start my six month diet next month. I went to my seminar saturday. Unfortunately I have had a gallbladder attack that has keep me down and out for two days now. This is my second attack in a month and I'm afraid that I don't have six months to wait. At the seminar they told me that they have done over 5000 surgeries and only one was covered by my insurance company. Those are depressing odds. On the other hand they said if my gallbladder attacks were serious, they could have me in surgery in two weeks. I don't know if I sould go into debt for this or not. But I also dont want two surgeries that could lead to months of recovery, I have a baby at home. Do any of you regret going into debt for this? I don't want to rush into it for the wrong reason (the two week thing is tempting), but I don't want to risk my health waiting for an insurance company that may never approve me. Do any of you have any advise for me?

Is this group in your insurance plan network? Doesn't sound like it if only one surgery was covered.

I tried to wait.. I only wanted one surgery needless to say gallbladder out march 18 and sleeved on April 28. It was best because I was in so much pain and could not have waited to April 29.

I had everything set up with my insurance company and was going to start my six month diet next month. I went to my seminar saturday. Unfortunately I have had a gallbladder attack that has keep me down and out for two days now. This is my second attack in a month and I'm afraid that I don't have six months to wait. At the seminar they told me that they have done over 5000 surgeries and only one was covered by my insurance company. Those are depressing odds. On the other hand they said if my gallbladder attacks were serious' date=' they could have me in surgery in two weeks. I don't know if I sould go into debt for this or not. But I also dont want two surgeries that could lead to months of recovery, I have a baby at home. Do any of you regret going into debt for this? I don't want to rush into it for the wrong reason (the two week thing is tempting), but I don't want to risk my health waiting for an insurance company that may never approve me. Do any of you have any advise for me?[/quote']

How are you??

I saw my surgeon today. My gallbladder surgery is set for 7-12-13. I haven't had another attack yet. So far So good. He said that it was outpatient surgery and I wouldn't be in the hospital more than four hours and that I would have a few bandaids. My doctor said that he knew my VSG surgeon and that he was a very good doctor that took very good care of his patients. He also said that he thought that VSG was a great option for me and he was proud I was being proactive with my health. I was ready for a talk about how bad the surgery was but instead I came out more confident in my decision. Overall I'm glad I went and this should be good practice for my VSG.

I saw my surgeon today. My gallbladder surgery is set for 7-12-13. I haven't had another attack yet. So far So good. He said that it was outpatient surgery and I wouldn't be in the hospital more than four hours and that I would have a few bandaids. My doctor said that he knew my VSG surgeon and that he was a very good doctor that took very good care of his patients. He also said that he thought that VSG was a great option for me and he was proud I was being proactive with my health. I was ready for a talk about how bad the surgery was but instead I came out more confident in my decision. Overall I'm glad I went and this should be good practice for my VSG.

Good luck in the surgery!!! If you don't mind, can you describe what you felt in your gallbladder attacks?!

The first gallbladder attack I had honestly felt like a heart attack. That was the first thing that went through my mind. It was a pain the the middle of my chest and it went all the way through me. I couldn't find a possition where the pain would ease up and I had to wait it out (about 4 hours). The second attack I had wasn't as painful. I couldn't even sip water, food was out of the question, my whole body was achey and I was kind of disoreinted. The last attack I had wasn't too bad. I was leaned over my desk and all of a sudden it was painful to breath deep. If I straightened my back as far as I could the pain left. Mother said I was putting pressure on my gallbladder. I know this is a random set of symptoms with every attack but I'm being as straight forward as I can. Hope this helps, and hope you don't have them!

The first gallbladder attack I had honestly felt like a heart attack. That was the first thing that went through my mind. It was a pain the the middle of my chest and it went all the way through me. I couldn't find a possition where the pain would ease up and I had to wait it out (about 4 hours). The second attack I had wasn't as painful. I couldn't even sip water' date=' food was out of the question, my whole body was achey and I was kind of disoreinted. The last attack I had wasn't too bad. I was leaned over my desk and all of a sudden it was painful to breath deep. If I straightened my back as far as I could the pain left. Mother said I was putting pressure on my gallbladder. I know this is a random set of symptoms with every attack but I'm being as straight forward as I can. Hope this helps, and hope you don't have them![/quote']

The first gallbladder attack I had honestly felt like a heart attack. That was the first thing that went through my mind. It was a pain the the middle of my chest and it went all the way through me. I couldn't find a possition where the pain would ease up and I had to wait it out (about 4 hours). The second attack I had wasn't as painful. I couldn't even sip water' date=' food was out of the question, my whole body was achey and I was kind of disoreinted. The last attack I had wasn't too bad. I was leaned over my desk and all of a sudden it was painful to breath deep. If I straightened my back as far as I could the pain left. Mother said I was putting pressure on my gallbladder. I know this is a random set of symptoms with every attack but I'm being as straight forward as I can. Hope this helps, and hope you don't have them![/quote']

Im in a mild pain for more than a week, I really feel the pain in my belly and my back...I want to do both surgeries at rhe same time, but I don't know if its ok wait for my sleeve insurance approval...how long you wait for your surgery? And thank you for answer me!!!

Well from the time of diagnosis to surgery was about a month. I told my PCP about my symptoms, I had an ultrasound confirming gallstones the next week, and they called me the day of my ultrasound to schedule surgery. That was scary, by the way. I am a surgery newbie and ultrasound to surgery in one day put me in panic mode. I told her I wanted to wait until my VSG surgery. Then two weeks later I had a third attack and was down ten pounds, and dehydrated. I saw the surgen and he scheduled the surgery about ten days out. It was delayed because of the long weekend. So it went fairly quickly. My aunt waited a year before she had hers removed. I think it just depends on your pain level. I wanted to wait for VSG too, but it was more than 6 months away and I didn't want to risk it. I had several attacks in a short time tho. It couldn't hurt to do the ultrasound and be sure.

Hi! Well, I want to wait for my sleeve surgery too...I hope that my gallbladder can wait too jejeje....My pcp refered me to another surgeon and he schedule my surgery for August 7. I need to take a decision before that....oh thank you!!!! How are you?

I'm gallbladderless. Surgery went fine. I freaked out a little when I woke up (My first time going under) and I nearly fainted when they were putting in my IV (I am a serious needle phobe). Although I didn't get to follow my plan I did get some good practice and info for future surgeries. I think Ill handle the next one better, and I am liking no attacks, so it defenitely was worth it.

I'm gallbladderless. Surgery went fine. I freaked out a little when I woke up (My first time going under) and I nearly fainted when they were putting in my IV (I am a serious needle phobe). Although I didn't get to follow my plan I did get some good practice and info for future surgeries. I think Ill handle the next one better' date=' and I am liking no attacks, so it defenitely was worth it.[/quote']

Great news!!!!! Wish u a speedy recovery! What about the vsg surgery?

Im going in for my first consult and some pre op testing next month. I'm very nervous.

Im going in for my first consult and some pre op testing next month. I'm very nervous.

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