I've been working on my to do list for pre-op surgery stuff. I got my blood work done, and I requested a letter of medical necessity from my primary care doc. Had a bit of a snag with that... he gave me a letter, but it incorrectly spelled hypertension and stated that I had sleep apnea when I don't. So I called to talk to him about it, but of course he was out of the office so now I have to wait until Monday to talk to him about getting a new letter. I wouldn't really care except that if he tells the surgeon I have sleep apnea, Dr. Floch is probably going to make me get a sleep study done. I don't want to waste the time on unnecessary tests.
I also met up with the nutritionist about the pre and post op diets. A pretty basic appointment that was not covered by the insurance and cost an appalling amount of money. It also let me know that I'm gonna have to shell out some bucks for the prescription protein type drinks for the pre-operative diet. But it'll be worth it in the long run if I can get healthy and stay that way.
My abdominal ultrasound was this morning. I had no idea what I was getting myself into with that. Ouch, it felt like the ultrasound tech was pushing so deep she was going to take pictures of my spine through my stomach. I felt like I was going to end up with bruises, but we shall see.
All I have left is my appointment with the psychologist on Wednesday. You have to get approval from a psychologist to clear that you are emotionally stable enough to handle surgery. I'm not worried about it.
So I'm on my way.
Wow they make you pay for the nutritionist? All my visits with the nutritionist were covered by insurance. Also the protein drink wasn't a prescription?? What protein shake do you have to drink? I drink EAS advantage over the counter. I buy it in walmart!! Amazing how different doctor's are...lol. Good luck with everything!!
ReplyDeleteI have to use Optisource for the pre-op diet. It's like 6 shakes a day ($3 each) and 2 bars a day (2.50 each.) I always thought it was just a 'pick a protein shake' type thing, but apparently this is what he likes. Thankfully I only had to have the one visit with the nutritionist.
ReplyDeleteThey do have criteria on protein shakes...my doc does too. I was just lucky that his criteria did include shakes over-the counter. I only had to drink 2 a day. It was 17 grams of protein per shake, no sugar and no carbs. He is strict on those two!! I've lost 55lbs since my heaviest (back in January when dad died I blew up big time). Sad thing is I am now only 5lbs under where I was when I got married last year! However, that just confirms how much I needed the added touch from surgery. It really is a tool to help. You have to utilize the tool correctly or it won't work. If you have any questions, send me a message! I truly am so excited for you!!
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