Not only approved, but have my date and it's next week. WOOHOOO
I'm doing the happy dance!! My surgery is next Thursday the 17th and I'm so excited... I have to say i had a guardian angel looking out for me... I'm so thankful!!!! So, I need to know how the week before surgery went for everyone??? What are the best protein shakes??? How long did you stay in the hospital 1 day? 2 days? can't wait to hear back from you all!!
Shelly-
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Phillipians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Phillipians 4:13
Shelly,
Congratulations on your date!!
I was on in the hospital for a day.
The week before I was just on a lean meat and veggie plan and two days before liquids with jello, popscicles and broth, and the day before just liquids.
See ya on the looser bench soon.
Congratulations on your date!!
I was on in the hospital for a day.
The week before I was just on a lean meat and veggie plan and two days before liquids with jello, popscicles and broth, and the day before just liquids.
See ya on the looser bench soon.
Rhonda
Patience is Trusting God's Timimg!
Patience is Trusting God's Timimg!
I have Cigna too. I was approved and notified within 2 1/2 hours of my surgeon faxing it in. If you do all the pre-op requirements, they will have no reason to deny you.
Keep in mind your benefits are determined by your employer, not by Cigna. The requirements for approval may vary from employer to employer. Make sure you have checked to see what the pre-op requirements are for your pan and make sure you follow them to the letter and DOCUMENT everything.
Please keep us posted on your experience and don't hesitate to post if you run into roadblocks.
Keep in mind your benefits are determined by your employer, not by Cigna. The requirements for approval may vary from employer to employer. Make sure you have checked to see what the pre-op requirements are for your pan and make sure you follow them to the letter and DOCUMENT everything.
Please keep us posted on your experience and don't hesitate to post if you run into roadblocks.
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This calls for a celebration!!!
Congrats on getting your date so fast. Now here
is my pre-op advice from a 1 month out newbie...
1. Start your liquid / low carb crash diet NOW! You only have a week, so you don't have much time to play with. You need to shrink your liver, so you don't have the luxury of a last supper splurge . SORRY!
2. Make plans for time off work, sitters, etc. Pay all your bills for the month, as you won't feel like it post op and may forget.
3. You should only be n the hospital 1-2 days. Don't go out and buy a lot of stuff to take to the hospital. You won't use any of it. You likely won't get out of the hospital gown. The only thing I used that I packed was non slip socks, a long handled bath scrunchie sponge, the sundress I wore home, and chapstick. (I didn't even wear the panties or bra) The hospital has everything else, even toothbrushes, deodorant, toothpaste, etc. I am glad I didn't bring my toothbrush from home, since I woulda trashed it after it had been around hospital germs. PACK bare essentials. I PROMISE you don't need a bunch of stuff!
4. It is kinda a blessing to only have 1 week. This way you don't have a lot of time to stress about it. You need to clean the house because you may have company, and do laundry unless you have someone else to do it post op. You don't need to lift heavy stuff when you get home.
5. I am the wrong girl to ask about protein shakes, since me and protein are not friends. I suggest whatever you get, to buy non flavored if possible. Also try to get a sampler pack set. They cost too much to buy a big tub only to find you can't stand it post op. Nectar was doing a 12 pack sample set for $9.95 with 1 of each flavor. Unjury will also send samples. The dietitian at my hospital sent me home with 20 packs of Unjury. I think she liked me
. I am irresistibly chummy after all. Ask your dietitian or nurse if they can give you some extras for home. Plus the ones they put on your tray (you may not be up to using them) don't trash them. Bring them home. If you can get to a support meeting, ask some of your support buddies to bring some samples to try. My buddies did and it was very helpful. 6. If you are not a picture taker, now is the time to take lots of pre op pics. This is the last time you will look like you do today. You will change FAST. You will want to look over these months and years from now when you are in a down slump to remind yourself how far you've come.
If you need me I am only a PM away, though I admit I have shied away from the computer lately. Call on all your wls friends and get to a support group meeting if you can find one this week. There are lots of us out here that will love and support you through this.
**** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
WHY I CHOSE DS: No dumping. Highest percentage of weight loss, Best long term results, Won't regain weight! Eat normal sized meals, 96% diabeties, 90% high blood pressure, 80% sleep apnea cured. I MY DS!
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four unless there were three other people. ~Orson Wells
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