Re: Question from new member Val Norton ~ help

[Guest guest]

Hi Val and welcome to our group. You will get lots & lots of info

here. I had surgery 1 yera ago. I have lost 161 lbs. As far as what

you need at the hospital? I personally was so doped up, I didn't use

anything I brought with me except lip balm. I never even put my own

PJ's on. I would say bring all the things you think you might need

and even if you don't need them, no harm done. As for protein, I

used Iso-pure powdered. It was the best tasting that I tried. I

liked the chocolate and vanilla. If you have a store called The

Vitamin Shoppe, they are about $10 cheaper than GNC. Good Luck to

you. You will be a " loser " real soon/ Take Care tracy in CA

>

> I am new to your group and have been reading. About 2 weeks ago I

was

> approved by our insurance, Blue Cross, although we have to pay

about

> $4,500 out

> of

> pocket. Yesterday, scheduling called from Barix Clinic and my

surgery

> is

> planned for Jan. 2, and the pre-op is planned for THE DAY AFTER

> CHRISTMAS!

> Ahhhh!

> I'm a bit freaked out.

>

> What should I expect at the pre-op appointment (they said it will

> take 2-4

> hours) ? And what did any of you take to the hospital as far as

> nightgowns,

> robe, etc? Is a nightgown better than two piece PJ's? And how long

> did you all

> stay in the hospital when the surgery was done? I am having the

> gastric by

> pass and hopefully it will be by lap. Of course, it may happen

they

> can't do

> it lap for various reasons, but right now they think they can.

>

> I have so many questions. I need to not 'lurk' and just read

anymore.

> I

> thought the surgery date would take longer from the point of

> approval. I am

> shocked. LOL So, Please be patient with me concerning my many,

many

> questions.

> I

> hope this connects. I need quick answers!

>

> What protein drink do you all suggest as the BEST tasting and also

> with the

> most protein content? Could any of you just share your surgery

> stories with

> me and any complications I should possibly look for, and be alert

to?

> How long

> will it take at home to feel up to par again and start exercising?

>

>

> Intoxicated with Jesus,

>

> Val Norton

>

[Guest guest]

Val, you did not ask about this, but save all of your gastricp bypass

expenses. The government is allowing this as a tax write off...just

thought I would mention that since you are paying so much out of

pocket. I have Tricare, so mine was a 100% paid by insurance. lisamathis

[Guest guest]

,

What state or military area did you have your surgery done? My surgery

was done at Landstuhl here in Germany. What has tricare told you about

plastics? My tummy tuck has already been approved.

Marilynn

>

> Val, you did not ask about this, but save all of your gastricp bypass

> expenses. The government is allowing this as a tax write off...just

> thought I would mention that since you are paying so much out of

> pocket. I have Tricare, so mine was a 100% paid by insurance. lisamathis

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Marilynn, I live in Oklahoma, and I had my surgery in Norman Oklahoma

right outside of Oklahoma City. I have not talked to Tricare about a

tummy tuck. What did you do to get yours approved, because I will

need one. What steps did you take? Thanks, lisa

> ,

> What state or military area did you have your surgery done? My

surgery

> was done at Landstuhl here in Germany. What has tricare told you about

> plastics? My tummy tuck has already been approved.

> Marilynn

>

>

>

> >

> > Val, you did not ask about this, but save all of your gastricp

bypass

> > expenses. The government is allowing this as a tax write off...just

> > thought I would mention that since you are paying so much out of

> > pocket. I have Tricare, so mine was a 100% paid by insurance.

lisamathis

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Congrats on your surgery date! :-) I can't tell you what to expect for

pre-op testing. Each surgeon is different in what they require. The

only thing I can recommend you take to the hospital is chapstick or

something similar. My lips stayed so dry!!!! I took a book, cross

stitch, and other things; but never used any of it. I mostly slept,

watched tv, or walked.

W

380/255/160

O. wrote:

> I am new to your group and have been reading. About 2 weeks ago I was

> approved by our insurance, Blue Cross, although we have to pay about

> $4,500 out

> of

> pocket. Yesterday, scheduling called from Barix Clinic and my surgery

> is

> planned for Jan. 2, and the pre-op is planned for THE DAY AFTER

> CHRISTMAS!

> Ahhhh!

> I'm a bit freaked out.

>

> What should I expect at the pre-op appointment (they said it will

> take 2-4

> hours) ? And what did any of you take to the hospital as far as

> nightgowns,

> robe, etc? Is a nightgown better than two piece PJ's? And how long

> did you all

> stay in the hospital when the surgery was done? I am having the

> gastric by

> pass and hopefully it will be by lap. Of course, it may happen they

> can't do

> it lap for various reasons, but right now they think they can.

>

> I have so many questions. I need to not 'lurk' and just read anymore.

> I

> thought the surgery date would take longer from the point of

> approval. I am

> shocked. LOL So, Please be patient with me concerning my many, many

> questions.

> I

> hope this connects. I need quick answers!

>

> What protein drink do you all suggest as the BEST tasting and also

> with the

> most protein content? Could any of you just share your surgery

> stories with

> me and any complications I should possibly look for, and be alert to?

> How long

> will it take at home to feel up to par again and start exercising?

>

>

> Intoxicated with Jesus,

>

> Val Norton