April 2022 Surgery Buddies

[Kimmy Kaye 43]

2 hours ago, TracyM88 said:

Hi there,

My surgery is tomorrow and I am just winding up the mostly liquid diet from the past two weeks. Could also snack on veggies, so it wasn't too bad. I was able to use Premier Protein shakes and there were lots of tasty flavors, so I could mix it up and not get bored.

Hey Tracy, I'm in Michigan and my surgery is tomorrow too. When is your surgery and what city are you in? I'm in Livonia

[TracyM88 1]

My surgery is in Ann Arbor. Best wishes to you. I'm feeling a bit nervous, excited...so many emotions. Mostly I'm just ready to start the rest of my life.🙂

[JessM87 9]

1 hour ago, TracyM88 said:

My surgery is in Ann Arbor. Best wishes to you. I'm feeling a bit nervous, excited...so many emotions. Mostly I'm just ready to start the rest of my life.🙂

my surgery is tomorrow as well. 10:30 am. i'm so nervous but i'm so excited to finally start taking care of myself.

[K-ghirl 1]

Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum. I'm from the UK but had my Gastric Sleeve surgery on 1st April at Medicine Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.

Feeling pretty good so far, just twinges in my stomach if I have to get off a chair or turn in bed. Incisions look to be healing OK. Have an online meeting with our Dietician later this morning.

Good luck to everyone having surgery today.

[Kia kaha 35]

13 hours ago, Kimmy Kaye said:

My house too! Lol

Yes, me too, my surgery is on 11th but I’m going crazy trying to get my domestic jobs all done so that I can relax afterwards!

[Mariann812 268]

2 hours ago, Kia kaha said:

Yes, me too, my surgery is on 11th but I’m going crazy trying to get my domestic jobs all done so that I can relax afterwards!

Good luck to you on the 11th! You will do great! And, no matter what, you’ve earned the right to relax! ❤️

[Pastor Tracy 19]

21 hours ago, Kimmy Kaye said:

Okay April 6 th surgery peeps, our day is tomorrow! I'm excited, antsy, nervous, and rarin' to go! Doing a load of laundry now, washing my security blanket/poncho/robe to take. Washing my CPAP so it's ready to go with too, washing my body tonight ,lol, with the special soap for the third night in a row. Wedding rings removed and all other jewelry. Grabbing charging cord and phone and tablet to take too. Just waiting for call to verify surgery time. Right now, scheduled for 9:45am. How are the rest of you doing?

You won't need your c-pap, they'll regulate your levels for you (or a least they should). Praying for a healthy and new you.... Happy New-Birthday

[Mariann812 268]

☘️Good luck to everyone who is scheduled for this week!☘️

On another note, I have a question. Originally, I was hoping for an April 11 surgery date. My pre-procedure testing/evaluations have been complete for a week. The cardiologist cleared me for surgery. My apologies for repeating all this stuff again.

This morning, i get an email from CIGNA that they have assigned me a 'personal nurse advocate.' I have a phone call scheduled with 'my' personal nurse advocate later today. The CIGNA person was very nice, and said that the PNA will be able to answer my questions regarding 'where' my paperwork is in the approval process.

My question: is it an encouraging sign that this PNA has been assigned to me OR does it really not mean anything at all?

Thank you in advance.

[Pastor Tracy 19]

No, it is not unusual, it's a good thing. Depending on your type of surgery, you may have a drain ball, and may need assistance in maintaining it. I had a PNA and I appreciated everything she did for me. Feel free to ask, that's why we're here.

[Goldengirl321 52]

38 minutes ago, Mariann812 said:

☘️Good luck to everyone who is scheduled for this week!☘️

On another note, I have a question. Originally, I was hoping for an April 11 surgery date. My pre-procedure testing/evaluations have been complete for a week. The cardiologist cleared me for surgery. My apologies for repeating all this stuff again.

This morning, i get an email from CIGNA that they have assigned me a 'personal nurse advocate.' I have a phone call scheduled with 'my' personal nurse advocate later today. The CIGNA person was very nice, and said that the PNA will be able to answer my questions regarding 'where' my paperwork is in the approval process.

My question: is it an encouraging sign that this PNA has been assigned to me OR does it really not mean anything at all?

Thank you in advance.

I think it’s good news. I have Aetna insurance and they assigned me a nurse after I was approved so I’m thinking they probably wouldn’t give you that resource if they were going to decline you.

[Mariann812 268]

47 minutes ago, Pastor Tracy said:

No, it is not unusual, it's a good thing. Depending on your type of surgery, you may have a drain ball, and may need assistance in maintaining it. I had a PNA and I appreciated everything she did for me. Feel free to ask, that's why we're here.

Thank you so much. I think I am having a RNY due to a large hiatal hernia that will be repaired at the same time.

[Bkprincess21 16]

Hello

I am scheduled for revision surgery with herina repair on 4/15

[Mariann812 268]

32 minutes ago, Goldengirl321 said:

I think it’s good news. I have Aetna insurance and they assigned me a nurse after I was approved so I’m thinking they probably wouldn’t give you that resource if they were going to decline you.

Thank you. That made sense to me too.
You are coming into the home stretch, huh?

[Goldengirl321 52]

4 minutes ago, Mariann812 said:

Thank you. That made sense to me too.
You are coming into the home stretch, huh?

Yes I am! On day 2 of liquids prepping for a 4/19 sleeve surgery. It’s been a little rough dealing with the hunger pains. I’m a little encouraged to read most people have an easier time after that!

[Mariann812 268]

6 minutes ago, Bkprincess21 said:

Hello

I am scheduled for revision surgery with herina repair on 4/15

Hi, Good luck on the 15th. Has your surgeon mentioned anything to you regarding hernia repair recovery time?