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Just scheduled 2/15/21

PrimaDonna said:
May I ask..... what were the requirements to be ok'd for the surgery. I am on Medicare. JW
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I started with veterans affairs. I had to be in Move program for a year. Then I was referred to university of Iowa health clinic digestive clinic. I was required to continue losing weight while working with a dietician. After that I met with psychologist. I had two procedures for possible complications esophageal for acid reflux and upper gi for hernia or scar tissue. Then met with the digestive team dietician physician assistant coordinator of the program and surgeon. Same day I had EKG, X-ray and talk with anesthesia. It has been a journey. My Medicare starts March 1 I don’t know how that fits in since I have VA benefits. Overall I lost 21 pounds since July 2020.
 
Roni said:
I started with veterans affairs. I had to be in Move program for a year. Then I was referred to university of Iowa health clinic digestive clinic. I was required to continue losing weight while working with a dietician. After that I met with psychologist. I had two procedures for possible complications esophageal for acid reflux and upper gi for hernia or scar tissue. Then met with the digestive team dietician physician assistant coordinator of the program and surgeon. Same day I had EKG, X-ray and talk with anesthesia. It has been a journey. My Medicare starts March 1 I don’t know how that fits in since I have VA benefits. Overall I lost 21 pounds since July 2020.
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Fabulous that your own your way. Unless I missed it, how much time did it take from your first step to surgical date? One year ? More?
 
Getting ready for the big day Monday. Pulling stuff together today making list have to remember spare underwear ( had to use my spare granny pan tie from the car, which reminds me, got to restock the car) and spare socks. So far have going home outfit, my personal towels ( beach towels big enough to go around), personal supplies toothbrush stuff ( still need to get soaps and shampoo stuff) , nightgown for hotel (after covid before hospital), getting meds in place for quick packing ( been keeping them in gallon freezer bags. Am and pm ), and having cpap machine in place ready to pack. Oh yeah making food to take for Sunday. Maybe take blender or small food processor. Covid test sunday hotel clean up self with ordered soap Then clean up again Monday and off to surgery. Did I forget anything?
 
Roni said:
Getting ready for the big day Monday. Pulling stuff together today making list have to remember spare underwear ( had to use my spare granny pan tie from the car, which reminds me, got to restock the car) and spare socks. So far have going home outfit, my personal towels ( beach towels big enough to go around), personal supplies toothbrush stuff ( still need to get soaps and shampoo stuff) , nightgown for hotel (after covid before hospital), getting meds in place for quick packing ( been keeping them in gallon freezer bags. Am and pm ), and having cpap machine in place ready to pack. Oh yeah making food to take for Sunday. Maybe take blender or small food processor. Covid test sunday hotel clean up self with ordered soap Then clean up again Monday and off to surgery. Did I forget anything?
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cell phone charger?? I also bring an extension cord so I am not inconvenienced by lack of distance
 
sportsdad said:
Back in June when I had the surgery they made me bring my cpap since the pressure is set by the sleep apnea doctor. I wonder if they are now asking patients to not bring it. I have heard that it is very common that you have to bring your cpap with you if you have one.
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I had my surgery in June as well and was told not to bring it because of Covid, so always best to check with your hospital first.
 
I couldn’t bring my CPAP. Had to use one supplied by the hospital. I also was told not to bring any meds - that the hospital would dispense whatever I needed, even current meds I was on.
The only things I needed from my overnight bag was toothbrush/toothpaste, phone charger and my clothes to go home in. I ended up packing way too much!
Good luck tomorrow!! You’re almost on the other side!
 
sportsdad said:
Back in June when I had the surgery they made me bring my cpap since the pressure is set by the sleep apnea doctor. I wonder if they are now asking patients to not bring it. I have heard that it is very common that you have to bring your cpap with you if you have one.
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Yes have to bring mine
PrimaDonna said:
cell phone charger?? I also bring an extension cord so I am not inconvenienced by lack of distance
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ipad charger, cell phone charger extra outlet plug got it.
Meg said:
I couldn’t bring my CPAP. Had to use one supplied by the hospital. I also was told not to bring any meds - that the hospital would dispense whatever I needed, even current meds I was on.
The only things I needed from my overnight bag was toothbrush/toothpaste, phone charger and my clothes to go home in. I ended up packing way too much!
Good luck tomorrow!! You’re almost on the other side!
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Left the house not finding my keys, was in the bag with my paperwork. Amazing how sometimes things work out. brought probably too much myself including my mini food processor to make my food today at hotel. Plus my meds. And clothes for arrival to hospital and nitey for after shower tonight.
 
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