Tomorrow is the day!

[Sallynmichigan]

As some of you might know, I have had a struggle with this pre op diet. Two weeks of punishment if you ask me. But I made it and I feel drained of energy.

Today was a real roller coaster ride. I was called this morning about my surgery, stating that it would be done at 10:30am tomorrow. Cool, great. Then while I was working, (driving a school bus) I got a call at 3:00pm, from the surgeons office stating that they would have to reschedule my appointment because the hospital can't get the pre certification from the insurance company. I was livid. First of all, I checked two weeks ago about with my insurance company (Humana...administrator for medicare) that it was covered. It says in my medicare literature and humana's literature. Humana at that time said yes, no problem you are covered. So I said to the surgeons office, I am not doing this again. Who are you talking to at Humana, give me the number and don't cancel this! So I called with a bus load of kids on the bus, to be put on hold for about a half hour. Then a nurse came on and said she would have to call me back and I said it was an emergency and we need to resolve this asap. And about a half hour later, I get a call from the surgeon's office that it was approved! Of course I had to apologize to the woman at the surgeon's office because I went off on her when I found out it might be cancelled. I have been on this journey since 2007 and was denied 4 times before because of insurance. And I thought that was the least of my worries until this afternoon. It was 4pm before I heard and to me that is too close for comfort.

But, now that part is over, I am exhausted from the up and down of having this surgery. I mean I already had gotten two weeks off work, got people to take care of my dog etc. I swear if it hadn't been approved I would have given up ever having this surgery. But I am grateful it worked out and in the morning I will be sleeved!

I appreciate you all reading my posts and commenting, it has helped me tremendously. You all made me feel a part of this group from the beginning. I think what I need is rest and honestly, and some nutrition! I think the work after this will be easier than what I have just been through. So anyone out there that is on that pre-op diet, (2 weeks long) hang in there! It will be worth it in the end!

Sally

[GigiUSA]

Good luck Sally!!! I'm so happy for you... Finally, after all your waiting and 2 week liquid diet, you are on your way!!! Please keep us posted on your progress as you enter this next chapter of your journey ❤️ (Hugs)

[Shirl]

Best of wishes for a safe and speedy recovery!

Remember to breathe, walk and sip.

Reach out anytime.

[ShelbyMoore]

Sally,
I'm so happy for you! Good for you for speaking up for yourself. Now try to relax, take slow deep breaths and focus on positive thoughts that you are finally getting what you have worked so hard for. Keep us posted on how you are doing after surgery and along your journey.

Sending you warm thoughts

[RehabNurse]

I'll send my wishes for a speedy recovery up north to Michigan. May your surgeon's skillful hands get the job done so you can travel on the road to a healthier life.

[Tamera2]

Hi Sally, so happy it all worked out. Sorry you had a stressful afternoon. Good Luck tomorrow. Hope everything goes good. Let's us know how your surgery goes.

[LKuhns]

I'm so glad things worked out for you. Good luck on your journey.

[LinJax76]

Good luck. It's scary not knowing, but being one week out it's not bad! All worth it! Do your walking and bring GasX!!

[D618]

Best of luck with your surgery, how frustrating that you had to deal with that the day before your surgery!!!
I felt pretty drained of energy on the pre-op diet and for about 10 days after surgery, so hang in there! Keep us posted on your journey.

[DesertGal]

Best Luck to you! The actual surgery will be over before you know it and then another journey begins.

[bigdogluver]

I hope everything went/is going well. Welcome to your new future and may it wonderful! All the best!

[bigdogluver]

I hope everything went/is going well. Welcome to your new future and may it wonderful! All the best!

[Christie13]

So happy it worked out Sally!! Maybe the liquid diet gave you some super drive to make sure it worked out!!

[ghost_ryder]

Brightside, you were so focused on getting this right that you did not have time to concentrate on second thoughts.

Congrats on getting everything straightened out and I hope everything went well.

[Alex Robinson]

Good luck, I'm so glad for you )))