July 14 (or close )Sleeve Date Friends

[nikkiblueyes 25]

I start my pre-op diet on Monday. I am dreading that! I went for my testing which took forever and then I go to my PCP for clearance on the 8th. My date is Monday the 13th.

[harley_quinn25 80]

I started the pre op diet this past Tuesday and I'm still going strong! I did all the testing just have a meeting to do before surgery. My meeting is next Monday and then the following Tuesday the 14th is my surgery date

[heleneval 23]

I am SO glad to have found this thread! I spend most of my time in WLS Facebook groups and not so much this board, but now I'll know to check here regularly!

I am scheduled for July 14 and already on Day 5 of pre-op diet (replace 2 meals a day with a shake, then a healthy protein/veggie meal). "Snacking" is SF popsicles, Jello, and broth. It's surprisingly easier than I thought.

I saw that several of you are self-pay. I am too! $14,100.

My biggest fear about everything is that I'll have complications that will cause me to be in the hospital longer, and I won't be able to afford it. I am not too worried about post-op eating, pre-op diet, etc. But I could be in a huge financial debacle if something unexpected happens. Coming up with $14,100 was a major ordeal…what happens if I have a leak, or infection, or some other complication? So that's my fear.

[sleevenv 483]

My self pay amount covered an insurance policy for any surgery related complications. My total pay was $14,000 and $1,100 of it was for this policy. It's called BLIS. Ask your surgeon if he qualifies.

[justajackie 57]

@@heleneval

Hi am Florida here too! Port Charlotte. Where are you? Dont spend time worrying about complications, do what your told and you will do fine!

[nikkiblueyes 25]

My self pay amount covered an insurance policy for any surgery related complications. My total pay was $14,000 and $1,100 of it was for this policy. It's called BLIS. Ask your surgeon if he qualifies.

I am going to look into BLIS. My cost is 15k out of pocket. That covers 1 night at the Hotel Princeton ( aka Princeton Medical Center...this hospital literally looks like the Four Seasons Hotel lol) and my surgeon fee.

[Remix 153]

Ia a Canadian going to mexico for my procedure. It is costing about $5600 US (so $7000 Canadian), including airfare. Thankfully health care will be free back home in canada if there are any complications (knock on wood that none of us have any complications). Expensive endeavor, but we all have important and wonderful reasons for doing it. And knowing it is so costly will help me to do whatever it takes to make it as successful as possible (like drinking these awful Protein Drinks. Lol).

Edited July 4, 2015 by Remix

[heleneval 23]

I called my surgeon asking about insurance to cover any complications, and they are not associated with any of the plans. I know that leaks and other issues are relatively rare, but I can't help but be concerned about that.

I'm in Orlando.

[LanaMac 14]

@@Remix I'm a Canadian going to MX too but mine costs 15,598. Big difference. Where are you going exactly?

[Remix 153]

I'm going to see dr. Hidalgo in Puerto vallarta. He's with the Weight Loss Team. A friend of my boyfriends got his done with Dr. Hidalgo and cannot say enough about the doctor, medical staff, and facilities. Hopefully mine will go as smoothly. (Again, I'm not endorsing him as I haven't even met him yet but that's where my surgery is scheduled for in a week from today).

http://www.weightlossteam.com/

[AvalonNeeCee 127]

Day 5 pre surgery diet on a holiday. ...well I did well. I did make one choice that was technically not on my plan. But I stuck to the plan otherwise. .I think all things considered I did great. I made sure I had everything I needed with me at the bbq to stick to the diet but I just had to have a little piece of the cheese cake. I made it small and counted it as my fat serving. ..I have been 100% otherwise

[harley_quinn25 80]

I'm on day 6! Ugh I just wanna eat a burger. Is turkey burger ok?? I'm not restricted to all liquids only I am entitled to 1 small portioned meal a day

[BarrySue 602]

Day 5 pre surgery diet on a holiday. ...well I did well.

I missed 4th of July AND my birthday

I'm on day 6! Ugh I just wanna eat a burger. Is turkey burger ok?? I'm not restricted to all liquids only I am entitled to 1 small portioned meal a day

I've had a turkey burger almost every day!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

July 15th date here.

Today is my first day of pre-op. So far so good.

Nice to see so many surgery buddies in the middle of the month.

[Nurse 52 94]

Started my pre op diet today for July 13 surgery I'm excited we are all going to do great!!!!