My first sleep study said that I had mild sleep apnea and I just confirmed with my surgeon that I have to be treated for the sleep apnea prior to surgery. So, that means I have to have a second sleep study. I have schedule this for Monday, April 20, but asked to be put on a waiting list if someone cancels. Hopefully someone will and I can get this part underway sooner than later.
After the sleep study, I have to be treated with a C-PAP machine for 2 weeks before my surgeon will do the surgery.
Another task that has to be done before the surgery is that I have to loose 10-15 pounds before surgery. UGGG... isn't that why I'm having the surgery? But apparently, our livers get "fatty" and a liver that is too large is difficult to navigate around, so you have to shrink it before the surgery. Yesterday, I started my pre-op diet. My surgeon suggested that I use the South Beach Diet. The first phase of the South Beach diet is pretty simple. I eat protein and veggies, no flour, corn, rice, fruit or other sugars. So now, we will see how successful I am.
On top of this, it appears that the hospital is going to raise their fees. I have to get everything scheduled and a quote from the hospital prior to the end of this month. If not, the fee will go up. I guess as it is, most hospital fees are over $16,000 but each patient pays $8,500. Hopefully I can get this all put together before the fees go up.
Just another step to a new skinny me!
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