Preop appointment today .. and all cash needed

That is just odd, that's all.

Welp, thought was today. Even put in PTO for it. Its tomorrow... luckily the office called to confirm or I'd have been pretty upset driving an hour and a half down there for nothing lol

Good luck on your up coming surgery ! 

Good luck! Glad they called to confirm before you showed up a day early! LOL

The time ticks by oh so slowly, then BAM, it sneaks up on you all at the same time...

Was the breath test the one where you blow into a little bag, then drink this nasty lemonade shot, then blow into another little bag?

Yup thats the one! I actually didnt mind the drink, I love lemonade/citrus stuff lol

I was trying to figure out how in the heck they test our breath from that little bag! LOL Science blows me away sometimes...

Good luck and God speed. You're going to do great Chris. I can't wait to see you progress through the early stages. It is a golden time for you. Those first 6 months are so full of amazing changes. 

I am truly happy for you on a day that has seen nothing but sadness so far for me. Thank you and God bless.

Whats going on man? Was it those damn birds again?

What progress! The breath test is for the bact that causes stomach ulcers.  I tested positive and had a short course of antibiotics to get rid of. 

Also - since WLS is a covered procedure in many states due to medical necessity, you may be able to deduct the cost of the medical necessary portion from your taxes.  My insur covered it, but I also had my ortho write me the RX for weight loss sub to knee injury, just in case. You may want to check.

Good idea, I will do that!