Rochester NY

[jennjenn32782 4]

Anyone from around the area of Rochester, NY?

[RNYGal 47]

Anyone from around the area of Rochester, NY?

I'm in Saratoga Springs, NY ????

[jennjenn32782 4]

Hi! How are you? Did you have surgery already?

[AngryViking 217]

I'm in Syracuse.

[RNYGal 47]

Hi! How are you? Did you have surgery already?

Good morning! No, I am scheduled for surgery on May 27th ???? How about you? Are you just starting the process, have a date? Where are you having surgery?

[RNYGal 47]

I'm in Syracuse.

Good morning AngryViking! Love the name! Haha. Where are you at in your WL journey?

[AngryViking 217]

I'm in Syracuse.

Good morning AngryViking! Love the name! Haha. Where are you at in your WL journey?

I'm just over 9 months post-op RNY and down 125 lbs. 41 to go!

[RNYGal 47]

I'm in Syracuse.

Good morning AngryViking! Love the name! Haha. Where are you at in your WL journey?

I'm just over 9 months post-op RNY and down 125 lbs. 41 to go!

Wow! That's amazing, congratulations! Who was your surgeon?

[AngryViking 217]

I used William Graber at St Josephs; he was great. Your date is getting pretty close, huh?

[RNYGal 47]

Cool, I'm seeing Dr. Baranov in Saratoga Springs. He's been awesome so far. Yes, my date is a little over a month away! Starting to get nervous and excited. Did you go thru your insurance? I have CDPHP and my surgeons scheduler made it sound like I would get approved super easy. I've already seen the Nutritionist, I got for Pre-op testing next week along with my weigh in, and then psych evil on may 13th....i dont think they've actually submitted everything to my insurance yet...

[AngryViking 217]

Yes, I went through my insurance. The whole process was super easy and his office pretty much handled everything; they just told me where to be and when. LOL They were very familiar with my insurance carrier's requirements and were so certain of approval that I had my surgery date well before they even requested the auth.

You are going to LOVE it on the other side.

[RNYGal 47]

Lol, that's funny it's the same way with this office. I was just told where to go and when and that's it! They've been handling everything. I love this surgeon and his whole office team. They've been great. Now it's just finishing up all of my appointments and then surgery. Any advice on what to bring to the hospital with me?

[AngryViking 217]

I didn't bring much to the hospital; some magazines, my Kindle and chapstick were all I really used. Oh, and a change of underwear because they let me shower on day 2 and it was glorious. I wore the hospital gown and super cool slipper socks.

[RNYGal 47]

Lol, OH yeah! Slipper socks! Haha. I had my gallbladder out at the end of last year and I didn't bring much with me then either so I think I'll plan the same for this surgery. Really hoping it's not as painful as gallbladder surgery tho.

[jennjenn32782 4]

I had my surgery feb. 17th of this year. About 9 weeks out at this point. I have lost 61lbs. I had my surgery in Rochester. I took some clothes like tank tops, yoga pants and clean underwear to the hospital. I had my gallbladder out about 7 years ago and I remember it being somewhat painful but unfortunately this will be more major. I didn't have too much pain other than the drain tube. Walk as much as possible. I walked 2 miles in the hospital. You will definitely want Chapstick, toothbrush and toothpaste and maybe some face cloths. It felt awesome to clean my face and clean up a little bit after surgery.