March 2014 Surgery!

[Blue614 133]

No...I have no idea. I'm a squeeze in as I was scheduled feb 4, got an upper respiratory infection and had to reschedule..and I chose another surgeon in the group, actually he's the founder if the practice.

oh ok...sounds like you are in good hands

[Froggy63 34]

Aahhhh Ok I check in tomarrow at 10;30 am ............ been on liquids since Friday........ wow what a trip didn't relies how much it affects you .... I am tired but cant sleep I feel loopy I am not hungry but I want to eat .....does that make sense I am trying to keep calm an not over think any thing.

Happy Days to EVERYONE !!

[hmjdreamingbig 93]

oh ok...sounds like you are in good hands

I think so!! Still I am very nervous and really wish it was much earlier but.. I'm just thankful to be able to have the surgery.

[Srreeder 78]

Aahhhh Ok I check in tomarrow at 10;30 am ............ been on liquids since Friday........ wow what a trip didn't relies how much it affects you .... I am tired but cant sleep I feel loopy I am not hungry but I want to eat .....does that make sense I am trying to keep calm an not over think any thing. Happy Days to EVERYONE !!

Best wishes Froggy, let us know how you are doing!! Congrats to all who have already had their procedures this month! Looks like all are doing good!

[hmjdreamingbig 93]

Best wishes froggy!!

[sarah.gibson 50]

My surgeon's office submitted auth request to BCBS Anthem on thurs (impatient me called to make sure they received it). I called today to check on the status and it's listed as pending but they have until Thursday to process. Customer service was amazing. She took my home number and will contact the auth dept on thurs and call me at noon. So now I wait. Surg date my doctor requested is March 31st.

[beckyloo4 40]

After waiting 8 days, BCBSIL finally approved my surgery! I can't wait till next Thursday!

[Cookiesgotthis 50]

I just got done eating my first meal and it was yum. I also had my ex ray. Everything Is looking good. Thank u. How r u doing?

I'm still waiting on X-ray 3 hours nothing to eat or drink till after X-ray and Dr ok's clear liquid diet, but I feel fine. Just sent hubby off to eat he's been here all night with only a granola bar and coffee waiting for them to come get me for the X-ray we did a couple of laps around this floor..,

they stopped the ice chips last night at midnight

Ahhhh no one warned me about the gastrograph contrast I had to drink for the X-ray!! It was terrible I was so glad when it was over! After that they brought me clear liquid, I couldn't take it had the after taste for hours!

[hmjdreamingbig 93]

My surgeons office called today!! They moved my surgery up from 5:45 pm to 9:45am!! Have to be there at 6:15 and I live about 2 hours away but...soooo thrilled to not have to be at the end of the day!!

[SugarFreeMe 293]

Day 2 of pre-op liquids. It's not going so bad, the shakes aren't that bad tasting. I have flavored stevia to add to them and my surgeons office provided a whole page of recipes for adding fruits, nuts, honey, oatmeal, yogurt, coffee and even diet root beer. My only issue right now is that I woke up yesterday with a head cold that's making my feel like poop.

Pre-op testing is tomorrow morning so I'm fasting after 8:00 tonight which won't be a problem, I'll be in bed by then I think. Last appt with the surgeon Thursday next week with my surgery on the 18th. I'll be glad when I'm on the other side of this.

Edited March 6, 2014 by SugarFreeMe

[McLosin 14]

My date is March 10th and I'm going over and over in my head.....is this right for me, am I taking the easy way out, maybe I could do this on my own? Anyone else feel the same?

[McLosin 14]

My date is March 10th and I'm going over and over in my head.....is this right for me, am I taking the easy way out, maybe I could do this on my own? Anyone else feel the same?

[hmjdreamingbig 93]

My date is March 10th and I'm going over and over in my head.....is this right for me, am I taking the easy way out, maybe I could do this on my own? Anyone else feel the same?

I hear you...and I understand. Here is what I hear after those thoughts cross my mind...

1. You have spent almost all of your life doing some form of dieting...this is not normal.

2. Sure you lose 25-40 lbs...but you cannot possibly keep up with what it took to get to there annnndddd...you have much more to loose than just 40 lbs.

3. Easy would have been one of the many pills I've tried to take to lose weight...this...this is NOT easy.

I wish you luck on coming to your own peace with this. I am scared too..I do get it. I am worried and scared and full of fear at times..but...I am also afraid of doing nothing and having to have a heart bypass or developing diabetes, or having a stroke from being overweight. Keep in touch. And if you need to talk we are all here for you!!

[McLosin 14]

I hear you...and I understand. Here is what I hear after those thoughts cross my mind...

1. You have spent almost all of your life doing some form of dieting...this is not normal.

2. Sure you lose 25-40 lbs...but you cannot possibly keep up with what it took to get to there annnndddd...you have much more to loose than just 40 lbs.

3. Easy would have been one of the many pills I've tried to take to lose weight...this...this is NOT easy.

I wish you luck on coming to your own peace with this. I am scared too..I do get it. I am worried and scared and full of fear at times..but...I am also afraid of doing nothing and having to have a heart bypass or developing diabetes, or having a stroke from being overweight. Keep in touch. And if you need to talk we are all here for you!!

Thank you so much! When you put it that way, it makes me feel much better. I guess at this point, the fear kicks in and thoughts go everywhere. I swear, up until last week there wasn't a negative thought in my head. And the same to you if you need someone to talk to.....thanks again!

[hmjdreamingbig 93]

Thank you!! I will probably have my breakdown tomorrow and need you to talk me off my ledge!!