February 21, 201412 yr I just got my surgery date, March 10th!!!! Anyone else having the RNY in March?
February 25, 201412 yr Hello vonvon, it all depends on your insurance how long it takes for the approval. I have Blue cross blue shield, and it too about a week and a half. Also depends on what they need from the doctor. My doc doesn't send anything in till after I had all my appt's. So best suggestion is to ask your doctor, or call your insurance? How long did it take for the approval from insurance to come back, I'm waiting for approval so I can get my date sometime the end of March
February 25, 201412 yr Good Luck Blue614!!!! Hope everything goes great!!! Having my final pre op testing done right now! Hoping for no complications !
February 25, 201412 yr Good Luck Blue614!!!! Hope everything goes great!!! thanks Tina good luck to,you as well!
February 25, 201412 yr Surgeons office submitted my paperwork to my insurance on Feb 21st late in the day. I can check online on my status and it showed up on the 24th as pending and I it was changed to approved this morning the 25th. The surgeons office was even surprised they got the fax that quickly. They said they usually have to wait awhile. Good luck to everyone waiting for insurance approval-sending good mojo your way!!
February 25, 201412 yr Testing all done! Said I'm all cleared for surgery! No pre op diet...just can't go on a last minute splurge..lol. Have to keep a drain in for 7-10 days post op...bummer final meeting with surgeon this Friday.
February 25, 201412 yr a drain? What for? My surgeon didn't say anything like that and also everyone I have talked to never mentioned that? So when are you going in for the surgery? Testing all done! Said I'm all cleared for surgery! No pre op diet...just can't go on a last minute splurge..lol. Have to keep a drain in for 7-10 days post op...bummer final meeting with surgeon this Friday.
February 25, 201412 yr I'm so excited my surgeon said I will NOT have a drain. Which I am thankful for because I will be home alone with little help.
February 25, 201412 yr a drain? What for? My surgeon didn't say anything like that and also everyone I have talked to never mentioned that? So when are you going in for the surgery? Most patients will have a small tube to allow drainage of any accumulated fluids from the abdomen. This is a safety measure, and it is usually removed a week after the surgery. Generally, a drain is a minor discomfort.....my date is March 17th
February 25, 201412 yr I'm so excited my surgeon said I will NOT have a drain. Which I am thankful for because I will be home alone with little help. I need to switch to your surgeon
February 25, 201412 yr a drain? What for? My surgeon didn't say anything like that and also everyone I have talked to never mentioned that? So when are you going in for the surgery?Most patients will have a small tube to allow drainage of any accumulated fluids from the abdomen. This is a safety measure, and it is usually removed a week after the surgery. Generally, a drain is a minor discomfort.....my date is March 17th Oh huh???? My doc never said anything about that??? Whatever I don't care, I just want this to get going so I can start loosing weight!!!
February 25, 201412 yr Oh huh???? My doc never said anything about that??? Whatever I don't care, I just want this to get going so I can start loosing weight!!! lol, I'm with you there. Just wanted it out before I went home.
February 25, 201412 yr Yeah I don't blame you, but you know what if thats the least I have to deal with after surgery and have the success I hope to have, then I will take it!!! I hope the next 2-1/2 weeks fly by!!! Oh huh???? My doc never said anything about that??? Whatever I don't care, I just want this to get going so I can start loosing weight!!!lol, I'm with you there. Just wanted it out before I went home.
February 25, 201412 yr My surgery is tomorrow and I'm sooo nervous and excited at the same time!!! 2 week liquid diet was easy, shakes filled me up. The worst was drinking the Golytely for the cleanse. It was nasty!! I was told I will be coming home with a drain also, just for a week which is gonna be bad enough but I just look forward to all the positives!! So glad to be able to chat with ppl here that understand all our fears and emotions. Great ppl!!
February 25, 201412 yr My surgery is tomorrow and I'm sooo nervous and excited at the same time!!! 2 week liquid diet was easy, shakes filled me up. The worst was drinking the Golytely for the cleanse. It was nasty!! I was told I will be coming home with a drain also, just for a week which is gonna be bad enough but I just look forward to all the positives!! So glad to be able to chat with ppl here that understand all our fears and emotions. Great ppl!! wow! That's awesome! Wishing you a smooth surgery. Keep us posted pls
I just got my surgery date, March 10th!!!! Anyone else having the RNY in March?