X-Post - I've got a date with plastic surgeon!!!!
After nearly losing my mind....
I've got a surgery date!!!!
My plastics will take place December 27th at 10:00 AM at St. Vicnent's Hospital, Indianapolis!
I got a call from the assistant today, who said the insurance company was called about the change of location, and told that both hospitals are part of the same corporation, just a different geographical location (about 10 miles worth!). The assistant told me that the insurance company said the change of location would not be a problem, and they will send me a new approval letter indicating the different hospital.
I've had many questions asking how I got the insurance company to approve the plastics. The skin has become a medical issue in and of itself, and I have been plagued by several bouts of cellulitis. According to something I read, Severe Morbid Obesity is one risk factor for cellulitis.I never had it when I was SMO. However, I am no longer obese, just overweight, according to the charts. Once the excess skin and fat deposits come off, I will be closer to chart weight.
I have just a little time to get myself together for the surgery, as the hospital is two hours away.
I'm a little concerned about being held in hospital for only 24 hours after the surgery, but I will discuss that with the doctor.
Big ups to G-d for making it all possible!
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
Yep...on it like a bad suit!
I was at my regular PCP appointment this week, and she says she will arrange for a home health aide, and a nurse to attend to the wounds. I'm wondering, though, if I should talk to the surgeon about checking into a rehab facility for the 20 days I have, since I live two hours away from the surgeon, and shouId I need to be seen quickly, it would be quite a long ambulance ride.
I'm sure that decision will be made appropriately when the time comes.
The surgeon or my PCP will need to write for a motorized recliner. It will be good to have one as I age, anyway! To rent one would be $125 bucks a month..and after six months of rental, I could have paid for one!
Freeing my apartment of clutter and unneeded items. Can't wait to go clothes shopping when I'm healed!
HW 405/SW 397/CW 138/GW 160 Do the research! Check the stats!
The DS is *THE* solution to Severe Morbid Obesity!
Tess
