So Nervous!

Hi All! Im looking for some advice. I am just about 3 months through the 6 months dietician requirements by my Health Insurance company to have the RNY and have finished all the other tests. As the time approaches Im getting SO nervous about the actual surgery. I have a lot of anxiety already and I know in my heart that the surgery is what is going to help me get better and to lose the weight that just doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Im worried I guess  mostly about 1) being denied by the insurance company and 2) the pain!! Any advice?

I just had rny surgery on the 23rd of June,a nd the pain is not bad so that is the least of your worries!!  

Wow that's fast and you're home already! Great for you! 

I just had my surgery on June 1, I had pain 2 times in the hospital-relieved by different meds than they gave me and 1 time at home. I only took Tylenol 2 days after my surgery and took the Lortab that 1 time at home. As far as the insurance thing goes, I guess that depends on your insurance company's policy for WLS. Good luck on your journey!!~~~~~~~~Kim

Thank you for your support and encouragement..I need it! :)

Have you researched what your insurance company's policy is regarding weight loss surgery?  What is your insurance compay?  BCBSRI's policy is posted right on their website.  In any event, get a copy of the "summary plan description" from your HR department and read it, with specific attention to the "exclusions" section.

Hi Deb. Well Ive had some questions with the whole insurance thing. Dr Ryders office has been very thorough with helping me with that. Of course my HR dept is in India and they haven't a clue...but when I went online to research it a few months ago it reads so horribly. SO Im really putting my trust in Gerilyn and Dr Ryder that they know what they're doing when they submit everything..plus Ive been thru so many tests what more could they want!! 

hey Melissa!  It's normal to have anxiety before surgery.  I know I was.  And no matter how much you prepare yourself for it, having it actually done is soooo different.  First, don't worry about the pain.  If you have any pain, they have meds for you ( and are very willing to give them to you), second, pain is only temporary.  It won't last.  Then you will have a whole new adventure to look forward to.  New ways of eating and living.  You will be living in a way that really was not possible before surgery.   I am so shocked sometimes how I can say no to things that no matter how much I rationalized, I still ate it.  Good luck to you and keep us posted!   Eldy

Thank you SO much for your encouragement. Im very happy that I stumbled upon this website this morning just looking for support groups around the Prov area. I know the one at RIH is coming up on the 8th and Im definitely trying to make that one. I had gallbladder surgery with the same surgeon last Dec and the pain was bearable..so Im hoping it wont be too much worse. Thanks Eldy!