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Phillip

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  1. Self Pay

    Phillip replied to Phillip's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
    That's a great idea I think that's the way to go Thanks

  2. Self Pay

    Phillip replied to Phillip's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
    Thanks for all the info
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  4. Self Pay

    Phillip replied to Phillip's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
    No staying in us San Francisco

  5. Self Pay

    Phillip replied to Phillip's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
    True but with self pay not sure about problems

  6. Self Pay

    Phillip posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
    Am going for self pay I. Am worried about if I have complications who will pay. I know that things will be ok but afraid of a huge bill. My dr office tells me to call ins myself. No help. I am being sleeved 5/8/12. But may hold off to get more info or wait 6 months for ins. But I am 42 bmi and on a diet. I know I will be under that so ins may not cover anyway. I need to do this to move on in life I am 54 5.8. 280 lbs

  7. Met With My Doctor Today For The First Appointment

    Phillip replied to Phillip's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    Thank you

  8. Met With My Doctor Today For The First Appointment

    Phillip posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    Met with the doctor today I 'am scheduled for sometime in May the actual date will be coming soon I'm now what 280 pounds I need to lose 10 pounds in a month before surgery looking forward to it having my surgery in San Francisco and just wanted to hear what others have to say for the journey I am having the vertical sleeve and just wanted to discuss with other people what they're doing afterwards

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