HOw long does it take to get that specific test back to see if you do have the bacteria. I am concern about this unknown enlarged spleen on the ultrasound. The nurse practioner who order the test since my dr was out that day order the test. She wasn't concern about it said to follow up with my doctor which i have appt schedule at the end of July. But may have to reschedule earlier in the month if my surgery gets approve. Then I will have to go for exam for surgery. Right? My regular dr has to release for the surgery right? 

I was suprised to get in so fast. As I been waitingn for them to call me for the last 2 weeks when I finish my 6 month supervised diet. They gave me the date they had available. Wonder how long it takes Dr Chua office to get the stuff out to the insurance company. Do they send in the mail or fax to the insurance company?

He has all my records she said I had a very big file. YEP sure do! Any ways I told them about the test I had and want to see if he would like the results and they said fine.

What is the test you are talkign about. She mention the name but already forgot the name. I know you cant have anything to drink, eat or smoke for 1 hour prior to seeing him. Something to do with the stomach I think. It took 6 months to get to this point. I hope sometime in July to have this done and over with. I want to be down to 250 by my 45th birthday which is August 17th the same day my kids go back to school. And if I get the surgery in July the kids will still be in summer day camp so my hubby wouldnt' have to worry about them as well. So keeping my fingers cross that i get approved and get it done sometime in July.

Finally after 2 weeks waiting for Dr Chua office to call. I got the call this afternoon. I have appt with him on Tuesday June 30th at 2 pm. They are sending another packet of stuff to be filed out. Also they said not to eat or drink anything 1 hour prior to coming for the appointment. What is this test they are going to do? Does it hurt or have to drink something gross? Also what are these forms they will be sending me? I just had ultrasound last week to see if I had gallstones as I was having pain in my upper right part of my stomach under my ribs. Well they called today no gallstones. Everything was normal except I have enlarge spleen! What does that mean? Will this stop the surgery? I called my dr office back ask for it to be fax to me so I can bring it to my appt or fax it myself to Dr Chua office. Well they said they would and here I am still waiting for it to be fax. hmm. Should I pick up the films from it to bring to him so he can see for himself besides the written report. I also had blood work done to see if there were other problems and everything came out fine. I do have low iron it is at 11 something and the low end of the scale is 12 I believe. But I wasn't put on any iron supplements. I am taking the bariatric advantage multi vitamin chewable already. I am also trying out the protein drinks as well. So now the doctor thinks the pain was due to my constipation problem. I take miralax as needed for it. I also been eating apples, popcorn, and fiber one bars. Nothing seems to be helping. So I pick up some benefiber stick packs to add to my water bottle. That still hasnt' done anything but give me uncomfortable feeling in my stomach. And I also pick up some metamucil. Haven't try it yet. I am drinking water and also special k protein water it also has fiber in it.
How long is this appointment? How long does it take to get a decision back? Do they send it out right away. And with the 4th of July weekend coming up. As I see the surgeon on the 30th of June. How long does it take to get surgery schedule after you are approved? When are the test order for the surgery? 

Welcome Newbie!!  Glad to see you out here and you are doing well! 

I be a newbie,  I had surgery a week ago and am looking for  people to chat with or message.  So far I am doing well on my own  but  support is always a good thing

JodiO