Hiatal Hernia and wishful thinking

[hilaryglynxo 34]

I'm praying you hear something soon!

[MeMe8264 34]

Agreed. If you have your surgery with Dr. Nicholson it's going to be a longer wait.

[chloe99200 6]

I feel like I need an Org chart to keep all the people straight at the Nicholson Clinic - Sylvia, Lisa... and who does what!

Have any of you dealt with Abbey? She's my contact right now. I am waiting on a call from a nurse to review my chart since I just sent in my initial intake paperwork last week. Abbey did say that I should keep my phone on me because the nurse will call in between patients when she has time, so it would be hard to get a hold of her if I miss the call.

I have my EGD scheduled for Monday. Once I get confirmation about my hernia, I'll be calling Sylvia and Lisa asap! I have to say that you all are being way more patient that I would be, haha. I will be persistent with the sugar

Abbey is AWESOME!! She's the one that really got the ball rolling for me...surgery on Monday!! Yikes!

[tbmichals 12]

I had my consult with Dr Long Sept 4th, my EGD the next day and a phone consult on the 11th. Then nothing… I left Silvia a phone message yesterday, still nothing. Guess I'll email also.

[hilaryglynxo 34]

Silvia is the worst I finally harassed and found out from Lisa after a week that she just got my info from Silvia and she apologized. If you've been waiting awhile I can promise it's Silvia. Butttt patience is a virtue I have been told

[hilaryglynxo 34]

I just wanna say when I say "harass" I mean I just send friendly reminders lol definitely all sugar here- I work at a bank and have been the victim of people using vinegar too many time lol

[sleevefaith83 20]

Thank you guys. I will keep you updated. It's pretty cool we have each other to relate too! ☺

[sleevefaith83 20]

October 8th!!

That's my big day!

[MeMe8264 34]

Yay! This weekend your last big brouhaha? Then starting your pre-op diet?

[sleevefaith83 20]

Yes! I have already gained about 20 lbs in anticipation.

Has anyone had anyone really discuss the cost or what needs paid in advance or anything?

[MeMe8264 34]

Yes, they laid mine all out for me. It was less than I thought it would be. So low that after she went over it, I asked, "That will cover all of the pre-surgery tests, but what about the surgery?" And she said that amount included the surgery. I was like Whaaat?!? Thanks!

I think the insurance coordinator is Michelle - not sure. But that's who went over the out of pocket costs with me.

[%#LoosingIt?!&- 16]

Egd today - no hernia. I'm in shock. I have all the symptoms and an obviously overweight so I was really banking on this being my answer. I'm going to eat my feelings and cry. Plus insult to injury, I have a horrible headache from the drugs.

[sleevefaith83 20]

Oh no, so sorry to hear that. Girl I can't imagine your devastation. I know how upset I was with every roadblock. But don't lose faith I thought I was screwed multiple times. Like my husband was probably ready to leave my depressing, moping butt. I would not stop whining. But God made a way and I am two weeks out. Can you apply for credit?

[sleevefaith83 20]

Hows everyone doing With preop diet?

Loosingit how are you doing?

[%#LoosingIt?!&- 16]

I've kind of sunk into a depression. I was so sure I had a hernia and am sitting here with reflux as I type, so still super disappointed I don't and that option to lower cost is gone. My options now look like either Mexico or self pay in the U.S. I'm not really comfortable with MX but $5000 vs $12000 is a big difference. I just don't know what to do.

I could swing the $5000 or less but with kids, house, car, student loans - I'm having a hard time with the price tag. I know my co morbidities (bp, prior joint surgery) will literally take years off my life but I still can't convince myself I'm worth taking the time and money to focus on myself and do this. ???? I don't know what to do

I'm so happy it's working out for you all though! What an amazing thing ????