I have a date
Sometimes I wonder if I don't need someone to run my life for me. Last week I called twice to set up a surgery date. They told me each time that the guy would call me back. I finally decided that since insurance isn't paying, there isn't a rush, and I wasn't going to worry about it. They would call me when they called me. If it took too long, then I might think about looking for a doc closer to home anyway.
Well, today the guy calls and says I need to set up my preop appointment. I said that was all well and fine, but I didn't have a surgery date yet. He tells me that I do have a date. Aug. 31. Gee, I am always the last to find out these things. 
But, no complaints. At least I have a date and can start planning.
I know why they charge so much for surgery. I am so stressed over finding the money that I am not even worried about the actual surgery. 
Wish me luck,
Hat
But, no complaints. At least I have a date and can start planning.
I know why they charge so much for surgery. I am so stressed over finding the money that I am not even worried about the actual surgery.
Wish me luck,
Hat 
- you'd think I'd have it down by now! I can't wait until my date -- I'm so happy for you! "I read the subject line that somebody has a date - I keep thinking like dinner and a movie!!"
You'll enjoy this.
You know you are a WLS patient when:
a.. "I have a date" doesn't mean you are going out.
b.. You have baby food in the house and no baby.
c.. "I'm a loser" is a good thing.
d.. All of your silverware says "Gerber"
e.. A wooden spoon isn't just for cooking anymore.
f.. "Welcome to the other side" does not mean you have die.
g.. New clothes fall off the next week.
h.. You are excited about "hand me downs"
i.. The scale at Wal-Mart doesn't say "one at a time please"
j.. YOU have a NEW family!
k.. Going bald and getting wrinkles is a good thing.
l.. Jus****er for me please.
m.. Hitting the "Century Mark" is a good thing!
n.. You love the taste of Chewable Centrum Rugrats Vitamins or biting the head
off of Wilma
o.. You can be Touched by an Angel and not be considered crazy.
p.. People start calling you tiny, and it's a good thing.
q.. When your rear end doesn't look like a mud slide anymore???
r.. When you're excited your incision is only 6 inches
t.. When it's usually Vikings vs. Bears not lap vs. open!
u.. When "No, I couldn't eat another bite" really has a deeper
meaning!
w.. When they look at you resentfully in the plus size store because you really
don't belong there anymore!
x.. When it's okay to say, "I haven't a thing to wear!"
y.. When you have to prove you are you on your license!
z.. When you start hogging the camera space and loving the pictures!
aa.. Saying you're open doesn't mean your gay!
ab.. You are noticing the color of people's eyes for the first time.
ac.. Life has new possibilities.
ad.. You want to hug everyone who is fat and give them your surgeon's card.
ae.. You are never without a bottle of water.
You know you are a WLS patient when:
a.. "I have a date" doesn't mean you are going out.
b.. You have baby food in the house and no baby.
c.. "I'm a loser" is a good thing.
d.. All of your silverware says "Gerber"
e.. A wooden spoon isn't just for cooking anymore.
f.. "Welcome to the other side" does not mean you have die.
g.. New clothes fall off the next week.
h.. You are excited about "hand me downs"
i.. The scale at Wal-Mart doesn't say "one at a time please"
j.. YOU have a NEW family!
k.. Going bald and getting wrinkles is a good thing.
l.. Jus****er for me please.
m.. Hitting the "Century Mark" is a good thing!
n.. You love the taste of Chewable Centrum Rugrats Vitamins or biting the head
off of Wilma
o.. You can be Touched by an Angel and not be considered crazy.
p.. People start calling you tiny, and it's a good thing.
q.. When your rear end doesn't look like a mud slide anymore???
r.. When you're excited your incision is only 6 inches
t.. When it's usually Vikings vs. Bears not lap vs. open!
u.. When "No, I couldn't eat another bite" really has a deeper
meaning!
w.. When they look at you resentfully in the plus size store because you really
don't belong there anymore!
x.. When it's okay to say, "I haven't a thing to wear!"
y.. When you have to prove you are you on your license!
z.. When you start hogging the camera space and loving the pictures!
aa.. Saying you're open doesn't mean your gay!
ab.. You are noticing the color of people's eyes for the first time.
ac.. Life has new possibilities.
ad.. You want to hug everyone who is fat and give them your surgeon's card.
ae.. You are never without a bottle of water. Congratulations Hat!!!! 
I'm sorry I haven't posted before now. We just got back from vacation. Ok, you say they charge so much but don't say just how much that is. Can you tell us? Is your husband working yet? I hope so because you can't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders alone. How's the weight loss now? Mine has pretty much stopped. So last night I joined a fitness club and I hired a trainer. My first appointment with the trainer is August 2nd. Hope to talk to you soon.
Arlene
275/174/135
I'm sorry I haven't posted before now. We just got back from vacation. Ok, you say they charge so much but don't say just how much that is. Can you tell us? Is your husband working yet? I hope so because you can't carry the weight of the world on your shoulders alone. How's the weight loss now? Mine has pretty much stopped. So last night I joined a fitness club and I hired a trainer. My first appointment with the trainer is August 2nd. Hope to talk to you soon.
Arlene
275/174/135 The cost they quoted me is $11,550 plus tax. It will be $350 less if I don't stay the night in the hospital. As it stands right now, I won't be. I am not sure how I feel about that. I like the idea of saving money. OTOH, I want really good drugs. I am really nervous about the bill part. Sure they quote a price. But, I am still seeing bills come in from my WLS. It seems that if someone was down the hall taking a leak, they sent Tricare a bill claiming that it is someway had to do with my surgery. That is all fine since they are billing Tricare and Tricare knows how to handle them. But, what if they do the same to me. The only thing I can do is pay it. At least if they would have done this before my coverage ended, I could get Tricare to help me out with advice and caps and such.
I am within 2 pounds of my lowest weight. I go up when my period is on the way and back down for the two weeks after. My cravings and hunger levels also range with my cycle. I am really going to try and control it this month since I don't want to head into surgery with extra weight on.
On a weird front, my weight has been in the same 5 pound range for 3 or 4 months now. Things should be settled down. But, I went shopping and found that my size has dropped again. Some smalls are too big. I was a large 5 or solid 6 and sometimes 7. Today I am into a 3/4. Shopping is so much more fun.
DH is doing odd jobs. And, my boss decided that I was working too many hours. So, he cut me back from 40 hours to 30 hours. Let's just say, donations can be sent to....
Hat
I am really nervous about the bill part. Sure they quote a price. But, I am still seeing bills come in from my WLS. It seems that if someone was down the hall taking a leak, they sent Tricare a bill claiming that it is someway had to do with my surgery. That is all fine since they are billing Tricare and Tricare knows how to handle them. But, what if they do the same to me. The only thing I can do is pay it. At least if they would have done this before my coverage ended, I could get Tricare to help me out with advice and caps and such.
I am within 2 pounds of my lowest weight. I go up when my period is on the way and back down for the two weeks after. My cravings and hunger levels also range with my cycle. I am really going to try and control it this month since I don't want to head into surgery with extra weight on.
On a weird front, my weight has been in the same 5 pound range for 3 or 4 months now. Things should be settled down. But, I went shopping and found that my size has dropped again. Some smalls are too big. I was a large 5 or solid 6 and sometimes 7. Today I am into a 3/4. Shopping is so much more fun.
DH is doing odd jobs. And, my boss decided that I was working too many hours. So, he cut me back from 40 hours to 30 hours. Let's just say, donations can be sent to....
Hat All I can say is that for $27,000, he or she had better be the best surgeon around.
The break down for my surgery is
$5,400 for the sugeon
$2,900 for silicone implants (saline would be $700 to $900 less)
$150 for an assistant
$1,500 for the OR
$1,250 for the sleep doctor (can spell his real title )
$350 for one night in the hospital
They predict it will be a 5 1/2 hour surgery.
I know it is expensive and painful. But, I would really like to get my rear fixed too. But, I am going to have to put some sweat into it before I put any money into it just to make sure I can do it on my own.
)
$350 for one night in the hospital
They predict it will be a 5 1/2 hour surgery.
I know it is expensive and painful. But, I would really like to get my rear fixed too. But, I am going to have to put some sweat into it before I put any money into it just to make sure I can do it on my own. 
Hi Hat, I wanted to congratulate you on your date for the plastic surgery. I hope that it all goes well! I bet you are so excited to be rid of the extra skin. I think you look great now and look forward to seeing you after the surgery! I bet your hubby and children are very proud of you. Thanks for educating all of us that will be in the same boat as you soon. As always, it has been a pleasure tracking your progress and many successes!
Best of luck to you,
Tammy
nancy Most Active
Recent Topics
WooHoo! It's that time again! Early Bird Tickets Now On Sale, Save $25!
Kathy S. · 0 replies · 2673 views
Kathy S. · 0 replies · 2673 views
