Insurance Approved WLS Excited and Scared
You all are so very helpful on here. I am very thankful that you all are here for support and advice. My insurance coordinator from my surgeon's office submitted my paperwork to BC/BS of PA on Wed. morning of this week and I already got an approval. Surgery is tentatively scheduled for the 15th of December this year.
I am very scared and excited at the same time! I am so looking forward to being healthy and active again. I have a question on what, (if anything), I will need to do to prepare for this surgery. I have ordered all of my vitamins, iron, calcium, etc. My surgeon doesn't require any pre-op diet. I do know that 48 hours prior to surgery they really recommend clear liquids, so I plan on drinking lots of chicken broth and water.
Does anyone have any other helpful suggestions? My insurance coordinator from the hospital sent a picture to my phone via text msg. of the insurance approval from BC/BS. Does anyone think I should call my insurance to confirm? Any helpful advice would be appreciated! Thanks Again!
If it'll help put your mind at ease, give them a call! But it sounds like it's all a go.
And how exciting that you're getting it done in just a week! And you'll be all set up for 2015 with a new, healthy life!
I would also have 2-3 weeks worth of shopping all finished before surgery. Many people don't feel like doing anything other than sipping and walking afterwards. Things I had stocked up on included broth, no sugar added apple juice, sugar-free popsicles, sugar-free jello, cream soups, instant potatoes, and water flavorings (Mio, Crystal Light, etc.)
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150 lost and maintaining!
Thank you for the suggestions. I go in for my pre-op testing tomorrow. I hope everything goes well. I have stocked up on everything and have made a few meals for my family and froze them for them incase I don't feel like cooking.
Forgot about the Crystal Light. I have heard people have a hard time with plain water-so thanks again. I am so nervous and excited!!
