I am starting this so all of us who are beginning 2013 in a big way can share stories, advice and experiences.

My surgery date is 1/21/13 and this has been a year long journey for me. I began last December with a physical and my Dr. and I decided it was time. I had to go through 6 months of weigh-ins and visits with the nutritionist before I was even allowed to see the surgeon. I finally met him in July and then was given a whole new list of tests and appointments that needed to be done. My insurance finally approved me earlier this month, but only for surgery after January 1, so January 21st it is.

I am so excited to start this journey and thank you all in advance for sharing your experiences here!

I am glad that you did well and are feeling better. Way to go.

Glad your feeling better

I am so happy!!! I finally got my approval through anthem and my surgery is scheduled for Jan 30th!! Wooohoooooo!!! I am finally looking at good health. I start my liquid diet on Jan 16th. 2013 is going to be the best year yet. Yaaayyyyy!!!!

Congrats on your approval I just had revision surgery on Tuesday 4 days post op doing ok

Good luck with your preop diet it sucks

Congrats on your approval I just had revision surgery on Tuesday 4 days post op doing ok

Good luck with your preop diet it sucks

How long does it take u to drink 8 oz

8oz takes HOURS

How long does it take u to drink 8 oz

I drink my 8 oz Protein shake in 1.5 hrs

Neek----->DOS: 1/22/13

How long does it take u to drink 8 oz

I'm two+ weeks out and it takes about and hour to hour and a half.

I drink my 8 oz Protein shake in 1.5 hrs

Neek----->DOS: 1/22/13

Thanks

I had a really rough night last last night. They have mentioned discharging me today but I just don't feel ready. My insurance pre approved me for up to 5 days. I want to just stay one more night and leave tomorrow morning. That would only be 3 days. I want to get through one night where I don't have an emotional breakdown. Is that crazy? I have to drive 2.5 hours to get home and I just want a better grip on everything. I've been walking every hour and doing my breathing exercises. I feel ok during the day (just tired mostly). At night is when the pains start.

Thoughts???

I had a really rough night last last night. They have mentioned discharging me today but I just don't feel ready. My insurance pre approved me for up to 5 days. I want to just stay one more night and leave tomorrow morning. That would only be 3 days. I want to get through one night where I don't have an emotional breakdown. Is that crazy? I have to drive 2.5 hours to get home and I just want a better grip on everything. I've been walking every hour and doing my breathing exercises. I feel ok during the day (just tired mostly). At night is when the pains start.

Thoughts???

I stayed 5 days (only b/c I had 2 surgerys) but stay an extra night if insurance pays for it and if you feel comfortable. It was nice having the reassurance and help from nurses, but when you get home, it's a little more different because you're more on your own. Hang in there; feel better

Well I just found out I can't. The doctor on call(not my doc) said I have to get out now. I've been crying ever since because I feel so lost. I have a long drive and I've taken in nothing but water since surgery but she says there is no medical reason for me to stay and wouldn't even let me stay through afternoon.

And now she made me take potassium in a teaspoon of yogurt. Yogurt isn't even on my list of allowed foods until day 15 post op.

That is horrible and I thought they didn't want you driving for a week. I can't believe emotional instability is not a god enough reason to let you stay. I don't even know you and have more compassion for you...I wish I could come and at least get you home safely.. I'm praying for you now.....I'm so sorry you are going through this...

Kat

I was just really surprised. I thought if I wasn't ready she would at least let me stay until after noon but no I was discharged within 45 minutes of her leaving my room. There I was balling my eyes out and she just kept saying "there is no medical reason for you to be here. If you aren't comfortable going all the way home, go check into a hotel but you aren't staying here"

I was just really surprised. I thought if I wasn't ready she would at least let me stay until after noon but no I was discharged within 45 minutes of her leaving my room. There I was balling my eyes out and she just kept saying "there is no medical reason for you to be here. If you aren't comfortable going all the way home' date=' go check into a hotel but you aren't staying here"[/quote']

Wow! I'm so sorry...call the patient advocate

I had a really rough night last last night. They have mentioned discharging me today but I just don't feel ready. My insurance pre approved me for up to 5 days. I want to just stay one more night and leave tomorrow morning. That would only be 3 days.

Thoughts???

I went in on a Saturday surgery. Home Tuesday and I, even though I missed my daughter was happy for the extra time. I was able to rest, walk, sleep. So if you have it, want to then take the extra time.

Please take care of yourself physically and emotionally. That is #1 right now.

I should have read all post first. I'm so sorry. Call a patient advocate. Is the Dr your surgeon?

Gen :-) 12/15/12