So I have been going through the process since January and just got a call from the surgery coordinator with a surgery date!! Was so excited and she then scheduled the pre-op for this Friday (2 days from now) !! Then she mentions that my insurance considers this elective surgery so there will be out of pocket expenses!! And the hospital fees are due at the pre-op appointment in 2 days!!! WHAT?!!!!! She said she will get back to me about how much money this will cost. I am freaking out!!!! Does anyone have any idea how much out of pocket will be? I am sick to my stomach right now! I just want to cry!!

Yes! I'm on the beloved pe-op diet! lol Since I have had the Lap Band and now going bypass, This is my second time around! lol I fully plan on documenting this whole next year in pictures! You keep us updated too, I'm so glad they didn't give you some co-insurance, didn't meet your deductible NONSENSE! Rip off artists!

I never have a problem meeting my deductible early in the year being a type 1 diabetic lol !! So that's already done !! My doctor doesn't require a liquid diet, just high protein, low carb and clear liquids the day before surgery. At least that's what the booklet he gave me says, I'm sure I will find out more tomorrow at the pre-op with him and the nutritionist.