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lisalisa0

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  1. I was going to get the band, but you have to go to get it filled or unfolded every month for a year, and I am in college So it would e a hassle so my surgeon said the sleeve would be better for me
  2. I saw that but there is nothing about utensils or useful gadgets
  3. What should I get before me surgery to be ready and also what are some gadgets or utensils or little things that really come in handy?
  4. Absolutely hate the taste of protein shakes. I think most of the ones I tried are smelly and I can't get them down. I start gagging. Does anyone know some clear protein choices or something that is tasty?
  5. Finally talked to my insurance today and they said I should have an answer soon! I really hope they approve me!
  6. Hey there I'm waiting for insurance to approve my appeal. Im getting mine at brigham and women's. How has your experience been so far
  7. I feel like its just not gonna happen for me. I got denied once and now I'm waiting to hear from the insurance for the appeal. It has been about 6 or 7 weeks. Im going crazy I just really need this
  8. We are gonna call tomorrow. It has been about 6 or 7 weeks so far
  9. Thanks so much. I hope everything works out for you too. I want to get mine in the summer also, because I am in school and summer is really the only time I can have it and I really don't want to have to wait til decemeber vacation to have it
  10. I got denied me because my high blood pressure and cholesterol we're under control, but they are only under control because of meds. I have a 40 BMI, high BP, high cholesterol, acid reflux and borderline diabetes, which are all comoribidities. So my surgeon doesn't know why they denied but she sent In an appeal about 6 weeks ago and hopefully I will hear soon. I have a government insurance and they are always picky but she said she has never lost an appeal.
  11. I haven been sleeved yet. I got denied at first so my surgeon put together an appeal. It has been about 6 weeks so I should be hearing soon. I was goo to go the Lahey but my doctors recommended me to go to brigham and women. I'm from Lawrence which isn't far from burlington. How about you? Are you sleeves yet?
  12. Hey there I see that this thread is older but is there anyone out there for mass?
  13. Anyone from mass that wants a buddy?
  14. I'm 5.2 an I'm waiting for approval. I got denied at first so my surgeon is appealing it.
  15. We calls the insurance company ever week and they say they are still looking it over

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