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Phillys1stlady
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I do have another question...how do they monitor u?
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Ok...thanks ladies for ur input...I was just worried this May be a sign they won't approve my surgery...I've done everything within the last week...the in home sleep study is scheduled for Tues....
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My insurance BCBS of PA (Personal Choice) decided they didn't wanna pay for my in center sleep study...however, they would pay for an in home study...has any did an in home study? Thx
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Thank you...I made them n they were a hit!!!Had my 1st meeting with the surgeon at Barix in PA (Dr. Marymor)...everything went great...my Psych eval is Tues...so I'm on my way...excited and nervousLooking good girlie...you still have ur curves...which I'm hoping I hold on to as well ???? keep up the good workHi All, I am so happy to find this thread...I wish there was a separate Forum I could search...I have a ton of questions n really don't wanna ask questions that were already answered ????...I haven't been sleeved yet...my 1st meeting with the surgeon is next Tues...I'm excited and nervous...as black women have how have you dealt with the weight lost? Did u lose a lot of ur curves? Did u skin bounce back? Thanks for any input...have a great day!Hi did you get any updates on this?Hi Did you go to Barix yet? I'm n the Philly area n have IBX (personal choice network)...i have an appt with the Barix surgeon on Tues...one of my friends had her sleeve done there a few months ago n she loved the surgeon...nothing but positive things to say...I'm also gonna go to Main Line Health as wellThats Great!!!I'm glad ur feeling much better...I am wayyyyyyy 2 young 2 have aches n pains like thisIm 30, 5 feet, I weigh 221lbs n everything hurts on me lol!!!!This is my heaviest I've ever been...it's so uncomfortable...how much do u lose on average with LB? ThxThanks ladies!!! I'm finding tons of information I didn't knowHi...I would be...I live n Philadelphia...I haven't had the surgery yet...I'm just starting the processI'm new 2 the lap band journey n 2 the message board...my 1st step (group seminar) is this coming Wed n Philadelphia...Does anyone have a hospital or program they would recommend in the Philadelphia area? Thank u