I wasn't expecting that they would contact me directly, so I was surprised when I opened the Aetna envelope and that's what it was. The only weird part is that under the section "Summary of Covered Hospital Days" it says:
Admission Date 7/15/14
Previous Days Covered: 0
Additional Days Covered: 1
Total Days Covered: 1
Now, since my doctor does the surgery one day and then does a leak test the next morning I know I'm supposed to be in there 2 days at least. Would you read this as they are expecting me to only be in the hospital one day?
Also, I have been on my pre-op diet for a week now. My doctor is requiring a month liquid diet, and it has been very difficult for me. I am very emotional and sometimes depressed. At least I found a shake I could tolerate--for a long time, every one I tried just smelled disgusting until I tried Premier Protein Chocolate.
I can't believe that in 3 weeks (provided my cardiologist appointment and pre-admission testing go well) I will be sleeved. Exciting and terrifying all at once.
--jodi
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