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I don't have any kids but I am gonna look into it to see if New Jersey covers it. September will be here before you know it.
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Anybody here from New Jersey that has Medicaid. Just want to know if they cover the sleeve, having a lot of issues with my insurance.
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What state are you in? I wonder if New Jersey state insurance would cover it. Thank You for your kind words, good luck to you. When are you supposed to get it done?
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I was supposed to have surgery tomorrow, but my insurance has a pre-existing condition clause so I have to wait until December. I was looking forward to it, but I'm disappointed. I am going to try & stay positive & start working out, eating better & get my fiances in order. It just sucks because I was looking forward to loosing some weight. Just so sad!I was wondering the same thing. My surgery is aug 20 & I do have a desk jobHow are you losing so much 5 weeks out I would like to know what to doWhat is your diet because I was started on one but I think it's unrealistic, my doc wants me to lose 30 pounds in 20 daysSo my date is Aug 20 & the doc wants me to lose 30 pounds in 19 days, which is eating only salads & veggies. It's so hard! I feel of I was able to do this I wouldn't need surgery. I have to drink these protein things that are gross & made me sick, I missed a day of work cuz I couldn't leave the toilet. Has anybody else have to do this?How long do you have to wait after surgery to take a shower? How about eat solid foods? Just curious, love my showers & don't like all liquid diets.Congrats! I hope I get approved!Is FMLA & disability 2 different things?
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