Hi All!

I just had my pre-op appointment with my surgeon and I got a date!! August 2, 2016!!

I'm sooo excited! I'm wondering if there are any others having bypass on or around this date?! I need friends!!

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August 29th here. LB to RNY revision. Got 2 weeks away a year ago and changed my mind. A year later and I'm kicking myself - I could be thin by now!! So if you're nervous and wondering if you're doing the right thing...don't do what I did! Go for it!

@@MrsMonroe - I'm from Waco but having my surgery in Dallas with Dr. Hodges. She is who I was scheduled with last year (not HER fault I got nervous). She was with Barker Bariatric but she and another doc there went off on their own. I'm self-pay and her price actually went DOWN $3,000! Sweet.

All you early-August gals...Best of luck!!

Can this day be over already?!!? I could barely sleep last night and I know I won't sleep at all tonight. Too excited and nervous for tomorrow... Ahhhhhhhhh!!!

I just got a a terrifying phone call.

Some lady said that she was calling from the hospital where my surgery is scheduled. She said my insurance is covering 80% and I'm responsible for the 20%. (I was already aware of that) Then she said that my 20% comes out to $6,630 and that I had to leave a deposit over the phone of at least half. My surgery center required a deposit to meet my deductible of $3,000. I paid that last week. I told the lady on the phone that I had already paid $3,000, she said it wasn't showing up on her end and that it might've just been the surgeons fee which is not included in the facility fee. I AM FREAKING OUT. I don't have another $3,000 to pay by Tuesday!! I can't call my insurance or surgeons office since they are both closed on Sunday. Has anyone gone through this???

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Pink Ninja that's awesome. My surgery date is August 16th. Very excited about this journey. Our lives are Goin to be changed forever. Gotta love that.

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Pink Ninja. I just read ur recent post. No I haven't experienced that. Praying it gets figured out quickly.

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Pink Ninja,

What facility (or facilities) are you using?

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My surgeon is from Southwest Bariatrics and I'm having surgery at St. Davids hospital. Both in Austin, TX

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Edited July 31, 201610 yr by Pink Ninja

I see.

I was going through True Results and received an email yesterday that they are permanently closing (as well as the surgeon is "no longer providing bariatric surgery." I had two appointments left, and just verified an appointment via text on Thursday for my appointment on Tuesday.

So I wondered if you could be in the same boat. What insurance are you using? I'm on United Health Care.

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Oh no! That sounds terrible, I'm sorry to hear that. I'm using Blue Cross Blue Shield.

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I just got a a terrifying phone call.

Some lady said that she was calling from the hospital where my surgery is scheduled. She said my insurance is covering 80% and I'm responsible for the 20%. (I was already aware of that) Then she said that my 20% comes out to $6,630 and that I had to leave a deposit over the phone of at least half. My surgery center required a deposit to meet my deductible of $3,000. I paid that last week. I told the lady on the phone that I had already paid $3,000, she said it wasn't showing up on her end and that it might've just been the surgeons fee which is not included in the facility fee. I AM FREAKING OUT. I don't have another $3,000 to pay by Tuesday!! I can't call my insurance or surgeons office since they are both closed on Sunday. Has anyone gone through this???

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That doesn't sound accurate, working for a major medical center, that sounds like a breakdown in their system. Check details and documented payments before you pay further

Tuani

Thursday August 4 scheduled for RNY

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Thursday is "S-day". I feel like Im just flapping around here. Im not misinformed, I know what needs to be done, and yet I feel so outta my element. If I allow myself to think about the surgery I get so nervous, so Ive been attempting to not think about it.

Im ready for it to be over with, and terrified for it to begin.

It's never too late, until its too late

I'm on Wednesday and feeling similarly @@MinaDina so it has been cleaning weekend. One more day of shakes then clear (non-artificially) colored liquids until midnight. So... Fresh sheets, sanitizing the shower, cleaning travel clothes and clothes to pack, spending time with family, and going for long Pokemon walks. My family needs this time as much as I do.

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Im all set for Tuesday! Went to the grocery store and bought my broths, powerades, Water enhancers and Popsicles. Today and tomorrow I will spend the day cleaning. My surgery is scheduled for 1:30 so I will spent most of my day stressing lol I can't wait to be on the other side!

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Did all my shopping this weekend too! I bet our carriages looked almost identical! lol Good luck to you on Tuesday. My surgery is at 9:30 am. Just think, in a few weeks we will be celebrating our birthdays too!! lol

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Today is the day! I barely slept and I'm anxious, nervous, excited, scared, happy and all kinds of things all at once!

Good luck to those having theirs today too. Happy August everyone!