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04-14-2008, 01:05 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ
Posts: 18
Weight Statistics 5-5-08 Start Date:
May 5, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 264 lb Start Weight:
221 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
43 lb Weight Loss:
71 lb Lb Left to Lose:
16.2878787879 % % Lost:
5-5-2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 40.1366782007 BMI Start:
33.5992647059 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
|  Newbie on the block! Hello everyone, I've been visiting this sight for quite a while now and reading your incredible stories. Everyone on this site is so positive and so knowledgable- that is a big reason why I decided to post- You all are so inspiring... I've been having a bit of a hard time with my doctors office. Specifically, the admin staff. I'm lucky to have a surgeon who's reputation is unsurpassed, so from a procedural standpoint- I'm quite comfortable. It took me about 6 months and 2 appeals to finally get approved for this procedure. Not because I didn't meet the requirements, but because the admin. staff lacked providing sufficient ppwk needed to the insurance. Because of my persistance and speaking to the right people at my insurance company- I've been approved. My insurance company has been amazing and I'm very pleased with my coverage. I am scheduled for May 5- here is my problem... since I've been approved, I haven't received any information from my doctor's office on what the next step is. ie, pre-op consult, dietician information, hospital eval etc. etc. Finally, I once again took the 1st step and called my doctor's office myself. I spoke to a new staff member at my doctor's office and what he told me was that they were over 1 week behind on calls and letters. Wow, what a great way to do business! I won't get into the details, but I finally got an appt. with my surgeon on 4-29. I had to push for that one. Given the magnitude of this surgery, I feel so anxious because of the admin. staff. My doctor is great- it's just those guys that are driving me a little batty. On the 29th, I plan on telling my doctor how arduous this whole journey has been for me. OK (breath) with all that being said, does anyone have any suggestions for me? Specifically, what exactly is done before surgery? Who exactly do you meet with? I want to be educated on this, rather than going in this blind. Please help! I really appreciate it!
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04-14-2008, 01:19 PM
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| WLS Mentor  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 1,066
Weight Statistics 1/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 330 lb Start Weight:
258 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
72 lb Weight Loss:
78 lb Lb Left to Lose:
21.8181818182 % % Lost:
Summer 09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.3448979592 BMI Start:
37.0151020408 BMI Current:
25.8244897959 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Prior to sugery but after insurance approval: Had to see a nutrtionist - she gave me handouts and ideas and a minni class on post op nutrition. Had to see a psychologist - evaluate if you are menatlly ready for this journey - see where your head is - no big deal really. Sleep apnea test - over night at hospital (if required) Cardiologist - see how tickers doing, stress test (if required) Blood work - long list for surgeon Pre admission at Hospital - fill out paper work, answer questions on health and meds, some blood work. 3 hour seminar just prior to surgery at Dr's office - Doctor, nurse practitioner and nutritionist all made an appearance - go over steps, procedures, question & answer, sign release forms, hand out on what to expect, meds to take, foods and food stages, had to bring hubby (or main care giver) so they know what to expect. The rest was me getting house, life, business, family ready. Stocking up on what to have once home ie: broths, skim milk, pudding (we can go over all that in another post), what to pack (also another post). I'm sure others can add if they had different things to have done pre surgery. Hope this helped - ask if you have more questions - and WELCOME!
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04-14-2008, 01:25 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 3,148
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 280 lb Start Weight:
148 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
132 lb Weight Loss:
-2 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.1428571429 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.5692041522 BMI Start:
22.5008650519 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass   | Denise covered most of it...each surgeon is different...some may require a psych consult....and some want you to stop smoking (if you are a smoker)....others want you on a liquid diet.....the variances are wide spread from surgeon to surgeon.... Congrats on your date...and we're glad you are here! |
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04-14-2008, 01:31 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Floyd County Virginia
Posts: 3,527
Blog Entries: 1 Weight Statistics September 19th 2007 Start Date:
September 19th 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 363 lb Start Weight:
211 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
152 lb Weight Loss:
46 lb Lb Left to Lose:
41.8732782369 % % Lost:
12/31/09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.0793877551 BMI Start:
30.2720408163 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Since you already have insurance approval that means its pretty much preadmisson stuff you have to deal with now. Meaning Lab work or any other test such as a EKG or Chest Xray mabye all three. This is just to make sure your healthy enough to have it done on the date that has been set. He will go over exactly what he is going to do and see if you have questions. Probally sign your paper work for him to do it. Then be given instructions such as what type of diet you have to be on if any a few days before hand. And then of course instructions on what to eat and when after wards. Its just regular protocol. It sounds like the office your going to is a very busy one. I think it is wise you let the surgeon know what you have delt with incase you have questions after the surgery so you wont be shuffled around like before. Welcome to the boards and good luck. |
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04-14-2008, 01:36 PM
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| Whipper Snapper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ
Posts: 18
Weight Statistics 5-5-08 Start Date:
May 5, 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 8" Height: 264 lb Start Weight:
221 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
43 lb Weight Loss:
71 lb Lb Left to Lose:
16.2878787879 % % Lost:
5-5-2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 40.1366782007 BMI Start:
33.5992647059 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
| Thanks! Thanks for the reply... I knew I found the right place here!  My doctor's office required me to do most of everything you mentioned prior to surgery scheduling... I had to do the following:
Do you think with admin. staff I have had problems with- is that a bad thing post-op? Thanks again, you guys are amazing! 
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04-14-2008, 01:37 PM
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| WLS Mentor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: North West, NJ
Posts: 1,066
Weight Statistics 1/14/2008 Surgery Date:
5' 10" Height: 330 lb Start Weight:
258 lb Current Weight:
180 lb Goal Weight:
72 lb Weight Loss:
78 lb Lb Left to Lose:
21.8181818182 % % Lost:
Summer 09 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 47.3448979592 BMI Start:
37.0151020408 BMI Current:
25.8244897959 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Also, some Dr's have patients go on a specific diet before - different lenghts of time, different plans - could be just to drop a few pounds, could be medifast, depends on what Dr. wants. And usually before surgery, at the very least the night before, you have to drink that stuff that cleans you out - and how long you have to fast varies too.
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04-14-2008, 01:56 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: May 2007 Location: minnesota
Posts: 3,411
Weight Statistics july 21, 2007 Start Date:
august 17, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 339 lb Start Weight:
185 lb Current Weight:
160 lb Goal Weight:
154 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4277286136 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 54.7100550964 BMI Start:
29.8565197429 BMI Current:
25.8218549128 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | welcome!! and congrats on your upcomming surgery date. sounds like the ppl who u have been dealing with are a little scattered, i am glad you got in for an appt with ur surgeon b4 ur surgery, sounds like there are a few things u would like to know..as u are at home and think of something u want to ask him write it down so u can be sure to cover it all, looking forward to u joining us on the losers bench
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04-14-2008, 02:06 PM
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| Big Loser  Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indianola, Iowa
Posts: 145
Weight Statistics May 5 Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 307 lb Start Weight:
248 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
59 lb Weight Loss:
98 lb Lb Left to Lose:
19.2182410423 % % Lost:
June 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 49.5456841139 BMI Start:
40.0238751148 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Sorry to hear you had to go through all that. I just got approved and my surgery date is may 6. As far as myself, I had to do everything that Denise mentioned before I was approved. Now I have to go and have lab work done at the hospital and a pre op history and physical this month. As others have mentioned, write down any questions you may have (don't hesitate) this is about you and you need to feel comfortable in every area. Congrats and good luck, you'll do great.  Angie
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04-14-2008, 03:17 PM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hudson Falls, NY
Posts: 1,782
Weight Statistics 12-19-07 Start Date:
1-29-08 Surgery Date:
5' 3" Height: 286 lb Start Weight:
186 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
36 lb Lb Left to Lose:
34.965034965 % % Lost:
eventually Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 50.6570924666 BMI Start:
32.9448223734 BMI Current:
26.5684051398 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Sorry you're having such a hard time with your docs office. Our need for information and our excitement to get this done gets lost on some people. Hopefully you'll get everything you need in time! Welcome!!
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04-14-2008, 06:23 PM
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| WLS Master Guru Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Troy,ny
Posts: 909
Weight Statistics Since birth:) Start Date:
postponed until ? Surgery Date:
5' 6" Height: 319 lb Start Weight:
308 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
11 lb Weight Loss:
158 lb Lb Left to Lose:
3.44827586207 % % Lost:
sometime in 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 51.4823232323 BMI Start:
49.7070707071 BMI Current:
24.2079889807 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method - | Welcome to the boards. Pretty much everyone else covered the basic procedures. Thank god the staff is not performing your surgery You'll be fine....
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