March Surgery Dates

[Kathy Pitcher 102]

I've seen topics where members having surgery in the same month have kinda banded together to offer support and encouragement to one another. I think this is a wonderful idea, and I'd like to see if there's anyone having surgery in March that would like to support one another.

I have a tentative date for the second or third week in March. I have UHC through Georgia Pacific and they use BRS for approvals. I don't expect any delays, nor does my surgeon's office, so she saved me a spot, so to speak, lol.

Tonight I have my psyc eval, and Monday is my information class, I have two more visits, 2/5 and 3/5 of my six month supervised diet, and on March 5th when I leave my PCP's office, I'll take my worksheet to the surgeon and we'll submit to insurance. That's where I'm at!

I'd love to talk with others that are looking at the same time frame as me!!

[Blaq_Butterfly 27]

Yay I was looking for this lol. My surgery date is 3/19, six days after my 34th birthday!! I'm sooooooo excited!!!

[Marisela 104]

Hi girls... my surgery date is March 11! I am super happy and excited but also getting nervous but I guess it's normal... it is major surgery and a complete change in my life, so I think being nervous is just normal!!! I am meeting the nutritionist on Monday. Good luck to you both!

[AmandaD 44]

I've seen topics where members having surgery in the same month have kinda banded together to offer support and encouragement to one another. I think this is a wonderful idea' date=' and I'd like to see if there's anyone having surgery in March that would like to support one another.

I have a tentative date for the second or third week in March. I have UHC through Georgia Pacific and they use BRS for approvals. I don't expect any delays, nor does my surgeon's office, so she saved me a spot, so to speak, lol.

Tonight I have my psyc eval, and Monday is my information class, I have two more visits, 2/5 and 3/5 of my six month supervised diet, and on March 5th when I leave my PCP's office, I'll take my worksheet to the surgeon and we'll submit to insurance. That's where I'm at!

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My surgery is March 21st. I'm excited but also a bundle of nerves!!!!

[Kathy Pitcher 102]

Just had my psyc eval! I'm glad that's over with!!

[Kathy Pitcher 102]

I'm so glad we can share our journeys with each other! I'm looking forward to reading about your experiences!

[AmandaD 44]

The next 8 weeks are going to be CRAZY for me. I have a psych eval, pulmonology eval, cardiac eval, nutrition class, pre-admissions testing at the hospital, and my surgical clearance appointment with my PCP. My insurance company is either thorough or they are making SURE I pay as many co-pays as possible to make sure I'm serious!!

[Blaq_Butterfly 27]

I am just sitting around waiting now all my testing was done in December my surgeon is the top in our area so she is booked way out. My nutrition class is 3/7. I'm just anxiously waiting 7 more weeks

[A-2nd-Chance 16]

Hey all!! I don't have a date as of yet being submitted early next week and based on my insurance it can take 2-4 weeks for approval then there's a few other appointments after approval (w/ surgeon, dietitian & labs) and with that it will more than like carry me into March now I'm nervous!!

[Kathy Pitcher 102]

I'm excited for all of you! Lol!

[Kathy Pitcher 102]

Had my surgery class last night! It was very informative. I found out I'll be using a feeding tube (g-tube) the first four weeks to help me get in my fluids and Protein. I'll have a Blake drain for the first two weeks and I have to drink one blue Powerade every day and if I see the blue in the Blake drain then Houston, we have a problem. Anyone else heard of this? I've never seen any thing about a g-tube on here.

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Just claim it!!! I had a couple people reply to my February list so I started adding everyone that's in February. Make it yours ladies!!!

[Kathy Pitcher 102]

Here's a list of our little group! I hope it will grow quickly! I'm going to include tentative dates as well, so keep us posted if there is a change!

Mexicali: 3/11!

Blaq_Butterfly: 3/19!

AmandaD: 3/21!

Kathypitcher31: 3/21!

A-2nd-Chance: Still waiting!! (We can't wait to hear your date!!)

I wish you all the best of luck, you'll be in my thoughts and prayers often! I can't wait to share our journeys together!

[AmandaD 44]

Had my surgery class last night! It was very informative. I found out I'll be using a feeding tube (g-tube) the first four weeks to help me get in my fluids and Protein. I'll have a Blake drain for the first two weeks and I have to drink one blue Powerade every day and if I see the blue in the Blake drain then Houston' date=' we have a problem. Anyone else heard of this? I've never seen any thing about a g-tube on here.[/quote']

No g tube for mine. I have a week of liquid diet after surgery and then I start soft foods. I've never heard of using a g tube. Must be something your surgeon found helpful.

[Blaq_Butterfly 27]

I've never heard of using a feeding tube either. I would ask for more information. How exciting though. I dont have my class until 3/7