Need some reassurance!

1st - I received the letter from BC-BS stating that the surgery is covered.
2nd - I called the Dr office to inform them of my letter.... I was told that the pre-cert would be done the next day and I should receive a call from the scheduler.

MY ???? - How long does it normally take to hear back from the Dr office and what is the normal waiting period before the surgery date can be scheduled?

I read post about a very long (8 hr) pre-op appointment ---- Is this normal??

I'm just really excited to see the ball rolling.... I think that I wouldn't feel so apprehensive if I had a surgery date.

Thanks,

My doctor's office can be bad about returning calls, too.  Call them again.

My pre-op lasted around 4 hours, I think?  It included an appointment with my surgeon, an EKG, bloodwork, a question and answer session with admitting, and a few other things I can't remember.

Laura

call them back - as for how long the pre op apt takes it varyes with docs and hosp - my last one - 3 days before was a couple of hours but part of that was waiting to talk to differnt peeps and waiting at the lab

I did have a slew of other apts before surgery - EKG, phyc eval, bone density, all kinds of things  - those varied by how organized and on time the office was at each place

I was approved by BC BS Federal Insurance and had my surger 3 weeks later. So, you never know. Every doctor office is different as well as every doctor office unique. Good luck to you.

Contact your doctor's office again.

As Kathy stated, I got approved by my insurance on Oct 7th and had surgery 22 days later (Oct 29th), but was originally told that I could have surger on Oct 15th.  I told them I needed to give my job a 2week notice.

I have everything done prior to my pre-op visit; all we had to do afterwards was just wait for surgery day to arrive.

Hope everything gets settled for you..!

Hey Girl, How was it? I'm 60hr.s away from my surgery at UGH. How is the pain and the pain pump. Did you take gasX?  I'm getting excited to start my new life. Glad you are home and recovering. Miss Jean

HI Miss Jean..!

I'm 4 days out and doing good.  The staff at UGH was wonderful since the moment I walked in was treated very well and the nurses in the preparation area were great at making me feel comfortable.

I do still have some soreness (pain) on my left side but I'm sure that is very normal; besides I had more than gastric bypass done to me.  Gall bladder was removed and Dr Marvin removed some skin off a bump he noticed on my stomach and sent it to pathologist.  I've been one of the lucky ones not to be hungry these past couple of days, THANKFULLY!!  I do have Gas X strips with me and have only taken maybe around 10 since I left the hospital. 

Everything will be great.  I'm happy for you and cant wait for you to join us on our new journey.  Feel free to send me a private message if you need anything..!
Adabel

Thanks Adabel, Do they have recliners in the room?  Should I take my favorite tea? anything you would have brought to make it easier? How long were you in the hospital? Yes preop nurses were Great!  I was wondering about GasX. I might have a little more pain too getting my lapband and port removed never worked for me over 20 mo.s even though I was mostly good was diagnoised with lymphedema which retains fluid. I'm anxious to see how much I will lose the first month with the fluid release as the fat is burned. Hopefully will feel well enough to attend support group on Mon. in Pasadena . My daughter will drive me. Otherwise will be there next Sat.  at Baybrook Mall. Hope to meet you soon.