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nick
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Yes, I have done all the preliminary test, psych, nutritionist, bloodwork, physical, etc, I'm scheduled for surgery May 2 and pre-surgical testing on Apr 28. I'm just concerned that I don't have approval from UHC. I guess I'll find out before Apr 28. I just find it a little difficult to stay focused with such uncertainty. The good side is I've already lost 18 pounds on liquids and just dieting for a couple of weeks as if I'm not approved by UHC, I will try to be accepted into a low BMI study at NYU. Thanks for you reply.
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Alex, thanks for the word of encouragement. I'll take your advice and just chill out till next week. You're very kind.
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I've just scheduled my banding for May 2 with Dr .Fielding in NYC. They scheduled me w/o approval from UHC and scheduled me in less than 2 weeks. I'm confused. I've done lots of studying up on this surgery but it seems like they've just blindly scheduled the surgery and now will keep pushing it back until I'm either approved or disapproved and decide to pay myself. In the meantime I've started liquids but am finding it difficult, as in my mind the May 2 date isn't very realistic. Has anyone else experienced something similar?