Can any of Dr. Miles or Schmitt's patients help me with a few questions I have? I have BCBS of AL PPO.

How much where you required to pay upfront? (with insurance)

What was the PREop requirement? (liquids for so many days etc?

What is the POSTop requirement? (liquids so many days, mushies.. etc)

I think that's all for now. We have a couple of vacations coming up and I would like to have a heads up on the money so I don't spend it on vacation lol and food requirements..... same.. need to be sure vacation goes along with them.

Thanks!!

That is great news! Hopefully they wouldn't have monkeyed with the schedule until Monday and you're still on. And where in the world do you live? I, who is not even from Alabama originally, know people from Snead and thereabouts, LOL.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! The fight is over!! I know you are so relieved and can enjoy your weekend now!! Hopefully they haven't changed the schedule because they knew the problems you were having! Let us know when find out Monday!!

Thanks for everything!

I live in Blount County close to Locust Fork. Snead is about 45 minutes from us, that was a long drive for a little league game, at least we won!! Where are you located?

Are yall going to the next support group meeting?

I live in Sylacauga, but my husband is originally from Altoona/Snead. My step-son and daughter-in-law went to school at Susan Moore. They're about your age.

I hope to be at the next meeting. I've been to the last two and really enjoyed them. I especially like to hear from the people who have been banded recently. Hopefully, next meeting, you'll be one of them!

YAY SHAWNA!! :wub: WHOO HOO!!!

I have been out of town since last Thursday but I have definitely had you in my thoughts. When updating myself on the posts tonight I was so disappointed that MidSouth was being so un-helpful. I CANNOT stand when someone tries to tell me I didn't do something that I KNOW I did! :confused:

Then, when I read further and found that they were wrong... well, I am just ecstatic for you!! :thumbup: I bet you were on cloud 9 for the rest of the day and weekend! I just love when things work out and we don't have to suffer through a weekend wondering what will be the outcome.

Good to be back in town, girls. Now, I just hope I don't kill myself trying to get everything in the house just like I like it AND get in some extra work before my surgery on Thursday.

BTW, just have to give myself kudos -- We went to TN for the weekend because it was our 16th wedding anniversary and a good friend was graduating with her teaching degree. Not even once did I cheat on my preop diet and everyone was just so complimentary, telling me how good I was being! I was pretty proud of myself and think I still continued to lose weight. So far I have been averaging a loss of a pound a day on my preop diet which is totally unheard of for me. Definitely an ego booster and I cannot WEIGHT to weigh in the morning!! :wink2:

Thanks so much Missy!! I am so glad you had a nice weekend!! Happy Anniversary!! 16 Years is such a feat these days! We are celebrating #10 in August!

Well GREAT NEWS everybody!! I just got a call from Neoami and my surgery is on for TOMORROW! I was worried that they didn't get the information from Dr. Schmitt in time. I went ahead and started the Clear liquids this morning just in case. Good thing! She is supposed to call me back with my preop appt time this afternoon. I am so happy and nervous and scared all at the same time!

Oh OT - This was a great weekend. DH and I have a tradition of betting on the Kentucky Derby every year. Usually I do not win (I am so not scientific - I pick by names). But I did hit an exacta and won $141!! WooHoo! Sad about the philly though. Just wanted to share!! I will post as soon as I learn anything!

=)

Shawna

That is GREAT NEWS! Now I can stop holding my breath when I see you've posted!!

Congrats on your Derby winnings. I usually make a big deal of Derby Day, but we both have a terrible case of the crud. I did watch and cried, which of course stopped my head up even more. I must get healthy before May 22nd!

I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow and know that you'll finally get to breathe that sigh of relief!

CONGRADULATIONS SHAWNA!! It's about time you can rest about all of that. Good thing you went ahead with the liquids today. Pre op appt was nothing to me. It took a couple of hours but they only did labs and a ton of questions. Then I went and met with Dr. Miles to pay and ask any last minute questions.

I'll be praying for you throught the day tomorrow! Let us know how you're doing once you feel up to it!!

Im home from my preop appt. It was pretty easy. The girl did great taking my blood (I am always impressed with anyone that can get my blood on one stick). I went on to Dr. Miles office. My son's friend's mom works for Dr. Miles, so I talked to her nearly the whole visit, which put me at ease. Dr. Miles was great. I felt like a heel, cuz I had no questions, but I could not think of anything.

Oh and I was super excited cuz my copay was only $100 for the surgery!! I did not know what to expect there, so I used my Kentucky Derby winnings to pay for it - HOW AWESOME IS THAT!!

I got home around 3 and drank that AWFUL fleet stuff! I really thought I was going to throw up! I just laid down and let the feeling pass. Now I am just waiting...LOL!

The girl from Midsouth is on her way out with my new CPAP machine, how much you wanna bet me that - that thing stays in the bag tonight....LOL.

Well as soon as I am able I will update yall on how it was!

=)

Shawna

Shawna, from what I understand, you won't be waiting long :biggrin2:. I keep forgetting to ask Karen if they even put the *&^#$! CPAP on her in recovery. I'm going to have to dust mine off. It went from under the bed to the bag a long time ago..........

Sweet dreams tonight and happy banding tomorrow!!

They told me today to bring my cpap, but I could leave it in the car. She said it just needed to be available.

Shawna,

I could not read the posts down the page fast enough....Congratulations! I am sooo happy for you. I know everything will be great for you tomorrow. Remember every detail because I am using Dr. Schmitt and I want to know the who, how, what, when and where's of the whole procedure! Get rested tonight, if you can!.... and I'll say a prayer along with everyone else for you. I will be waiting to hear from you-- I know you will have a great report!

Congrats again and God Bless!

Yay Shawna! It all worked out -- I am so happy for you! I just finished giving my husband the last of the saga... even he was irritated with all the BS you had to go through!

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and hope you have a totally uneventful day! :thumbup:

I'm so excited for you Shawna!!! It was so cool meeting you and now being able to listen as you go through this process. I can now pick up and help you as I've been through the surgery.. thank God I didnt have all the issues with the CPAP run around.

I'm glad that preop went smooth! Yes the fleet is NASTY!! I mixed it with white grape peach juice and it was a little better but now I won't drink the rest of that juice because it reminds me of that taste lol.

THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!!! I pray that everything goes well and that God provides the doctors and staff with plenty rest tonight! Get you some good sleep in your bed.. on your side.. on your belly bc it might be a day or so before you can lol. IT'S WORTH IT!! I have only lost 16 pounds but I feel so much better about myself, my motivation, exercise etc. I can't wait until you are joining me on this journey!!

Update us when you can! We're praying for you!!

BTW, what time do you have to be there tomorrow?

SENDING BIG HUGS!!!

SHAWNA...you're there by now and I'm thinking about you. By the time you read this you'll be a banded woman with good days ahead-take care of yourself while you recover-