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NewMe86

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  1. I just called the doctor office and they said i will not know how much I will pay untill after surgery! I'm still confused don't want to owe more then I can afford to pay back. The person I spoke to was the front desk will call back ro speak to my coordinator... Thanks so much for your response! :-)
  2. Hello everyone I was approved this Monday for surgery through BCBS NJ. My surgeon is out of network with a 70/30 percentage. My max out of pocket is 2000. My surgeon office called and gave me my date but has not mention any amounts I have to pay she always said it could be NO MORE then 2000. My question is has anyone had similar situation when did u have to pay and how much? THANKS
  3. Ok thanks so much!! Very helpful
  4. Ok thanks so much I have a doctor appt. On Thursday going to discuss it with him I know he going push the BA on me. Does costcos sale protein bars as while?
  5. Hello all my doctor suggested BA for my pre-op diet it comes all together drinks and bars that last 2 weeks for 180.00- could I just buy protien drinks from a local store and use other meals trying to stay on a low budget and try other protien drinks to get some idea on ones I like. Any ideas and suggestions will be greatly appericated! Thanks
  6. Congrats with being on the loser bench! Each day gets better from wht I read. Take it one day at a time. GOOD LUCK!
  7. 1. To be able to have kids! 2. to be able to walk pass a mirror and STOP and look at myself instead of running the other way 3. to be able to take pics and not keep deleting cause I look fat 4. to be able to get dress faster and not change 10X cause everything makes me look fat 5. to be abe to wear "work" ckothes and feel comfortable, buy coats and they actually fit over my chest 6. to not be the only fat girl anymore with my friends 7. to avoid losing weight convos with my uncle who thinks losing weight is as easy as 1-2-3 8.going to mall and not buy something cause i dont like it and NOT cause i cant fit it 9. to not look at every skinny girl outfit and wish i could fit it lmao 10. to eat to live NOT live to eat! 11. try a hair bang and not worry my face is too round and fat for one 12.not have holes in my jeans from the constant thigh rubbing
  8. Septemeber Something or Others I like the sound of that !!!Thanks so much and congrats on your August date! The time will go faster-I never thought i would want summer to be over so soon but since my day is at the end of it,I cant wait for Labor Day lol Hope to see you on the other side in "a blink of an eye"
  9. Thanks! I know it will be here before I can blink my eye... Lol
  10. Hello everyone I have been lurking on here for months!! Lol Just want to thank everyone for all the information and experiences! I stared my journey in March and will have surgery in Sept! I am super excited not too nervous yet since I'm not getting sleeved until Sept. due to pre-planned and pre-payed vacations! I have blue cross blue shield of nj. The approval was easy- Im 25 5'5 CW-235 with high blood pressure. Request was submitted and got approval in a week and a half! Ready to start my new life journey and really thankful for this forum...
  11. Hello everyone I have been lurking on here for months!! Lol Just want to thank everyone for all the information and experiences! I stared my journey in March and will have surgery in Sept! I am super excited not too nervous yet since I'm not getting sleeved until Sept. due to pre-planned and pre-payed vacations! I have blue cross blue shield of nj. The approval was easy- Im 25 5'5 CW-235 with high blood pressure. Request was submitted and got approval in a week and a half! Ready to start my new life journey and really thankful for this forum...

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