Hi, I am finally scheduled for surgery, October 25, 2011, So I will be leaving Alaska on October 23,2011. I am going to California for my Surgery. Dr. Alan Wittgrove is doing my surgery.

Ohh, one good thing, is  I did get approved for my leave, I just need to fill out some forms for FMLA.


In the mean time, my food will consist of  Protien Meal  Replacement shake and Lean cuisines or a low calorie, ie.. chicken and veggies. I still need to buy the meal stuff. I should be on it by the 2nd week of August, 2011. I was told this helps your liver get ready for surgery.

Would be fun to meet some of you. I do work at night.

I'm scared and nervous but not about the surgery.  3 days of my husband being in charge of cleaning and cooking scares me lol.  I told my son I will make and freeze 10 days worth of food that he can heat up for him and his sister.  My husband is a grill master but that's about it and he can make some awesome scrambled eggs lol.

I am also really glad I decided on RNY.  I feel better about it everyday.  I've heard nothing but great things about Dr. Searles and I love his staff.  They have been so helpful and informative!!  Congrats on your weightloss!!

I am getting the gastric sleeve out of state. I am using Dr. Alan Wittgrove, I am supposed to have surgery in either October or November 2011.

I am just starting my journey and need help with how to best deal with the insurance company.  My BMI is 36 and my insurance says it has to be 40 or above 35 with 2 health problems attributed to weight.  Has anyone else gotten through the process with a lower BMI?

Thanks!

Gina

Hello.  I am new here.  I am going to have surgery with Dr. Grant Searles ont he 25th of this month.  I have my preop on the 22nd.  How did it work with you alnd Dr. Searles if you had him?  I am concerned for I have stopped smoking but worried it will shop up in the pro ops.  Does anyone have any idea if they do test for that?

Thanks.