Hey all!!

Thought it would be nice to have a thread for everyone whose having surgery in April!

My sleeve is booked in for 12th April!..

Currently feeling really excited a tad nervous!

Look forward to getting to know everyone!

Shelley x

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.?

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.

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.

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!

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! ❤️

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

☘️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.

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.

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.

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.

Hello

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

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?

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!

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?

I took a total of 6 weeks off from work