I have a surgery date!

I just wanted to share! I found out that my surgery is scheduled for Oct. 12th! That was pretty quick considering my paperwork was only sent in for approval on Sept. 2nd. Since I have to travel to Coos Bay for the surgery, I will need to have the blood work, tests, evaluation and educational seminar all the day before surgery! I am nervous but mostly excited. Thanks for taking the time to read this. Rachella

Congratulations Rachella!!! I am so happy for you! Enjoy the coast...we'll probably be in Gold Beach a few days before your surgery! Dina

I am happy at least someone got a quick approval date! Congratulations. Keep us posted on your progress. I am so happy when I think of someone else going forward. I feel so wonderful and healthy. Way to go Rachella! Patty

congrats on the date.. remind us as time gets closer.. and don't be shy about asking us questions.. Theresa

Hi everyone! As I said before, I am both excited and nervous. Since I won't be having the Education seminar until the day before surgery (at least that is what they are planning for me - an individual education class), I will kind of be at a loss on some of the things that I should probably bring with me for the hospital and hotel (after the hospital). I do know that I will bring a fan, my own pillow and books. Is there anything else that anyone can recommend that I should bring? I am also wondering how long each of you spent at the hospital and how many days was it until your post-op visit? I did notice that I had read a post somewhere on here that they were released from the hospital the day after surgery (I believe she was a self paying patient though). Is that common? Or any of you have to stay 3 days or more in the hospital? I am curious as to what is the "norm" for hospital stays as my husband is going to have to take time off from work and I would like a general idea of what days he will need off. I am scheduled for a Tuesday, so I am guessing I will be out of the hospital on Friday - does that sound correct? Also, since we will have to stay in a hotel in Coos Bay after surgery until my post-op appt. with Dr. Tersigni, can anyone recommend a nice but still inexpensive hotel? When I had my appt. with Dr. T and met with Robin, she had mentioned that they have it set up with some hotels in the area that if you are with the surgery center you can get a discount. Does anyone have any info on this? Okay - I am sure that I will have plenty more questions, but I will start with these. Sorry so many questions, but you did say that I could ask. Thanks for reading! Rachella

Congrats on your date....it'll be here before you know it! Keep us updated! Michele