Got my approval AND surgical date

Hi, I've only posted a few times, but have lurked and gotten valuable info from everyone.  We submitted to insurance right after Labor Day and finally, today, after many calls and faxes I got my verbal OK and the official letter from my insurance company is in the mail. I called my surgeon and am scheduled for Dec 13. I am so excited and relieved! Dr. Bruce Hardy in Ames will be doing my surgery.....anyone here had him as their surgeon?

 

thanks!

Nell

I didn't have your doctor but I did want to congradulate you on getting your surgery date.  I know it will be an extra issue at Christmas, but what a great way to start the new year.

Best of luck,

Sally

Thank you so much.  I'm ready......and it just means I don't have to cook this year!!!!!

Nell

Just wanted to wish you luck as you begin your journey! Mine is going to start soon after yours and I'm excited for the both of us! Hope everything goes smooth and you can have a nice, speedy recovery!  Congrats again!

Hi Nell  -   I'm so happy for you!  I too have been recently approved and I'm scheduled for my surgery 12/18/07.  I have a couple of friends who had Dr. Hardy and had great experiences!  My husband had a hernia repair by him and we both liked him alot.   Good luck - I hope to keep in touch with you during your journey.  Take Care.......d

That IS good news. Who is doing your surgery?  I just love Dr Hardy and his nurse, Jean. She's awesome. I am excited.  I'm trying to get all my Christmas shopping done, etc so I don't have to worry about that. Merry Christmas to me is what I'm saying! Nell

I'm headed to Iowa City - Dr. Jamaal.  The pull there is the laparscopic approach.  I have to start a liquid diet Tuesday - 2 weeks before surgery.  This will be a challenge!  One day at a time....   d

Dr Hardy has said nothing about a liquid diet.  I think i'll find out Monday when my pre-op physical and testing is. How long will you be hospitalized?

this is what I told my husband, "this is going to be a LEARNING experience, so every time I whine or whatever, remind me what I said, that I'm LEARNING."

 

I had my preop physical today and have to go back monday for an echo stress test. I couldn't do it today because I had taken my BP medicine, but everything looks good-to-go for the 13th. I'm getting so excited and I really don't want to be at work at all!!! Trying to get all my stuff done at home for Christmas. I've heard a few people recommend a protein shake, but which one? advice? thanks!