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Hopeful2016

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  1.    Glryb2gd reacted to a post in a topic: Looking for a Sleeve Buddy!
  2.    Hopeful2016 reacted to a post in a topic: Before & After! 2 1/2 Months Out And Loving It!
  3.    kell911 reacted to a post in a topic: Bcbs federal

  4. Bcbs federal

    Hopeful2016 replied to Mandat89's topic in Insurance & Financing
    My BMI was 38 in my history, they actually submitted 1 weight for each of the 5 years and my most recent BMI was 40. Approved 14 days after submission! Good luck. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App
  5.    lmay89 reacted to a post in a topic: December 2016 Sleevers!
  6.    vamping reacted to a post in a topic: Stressful 3-4 months - BCBS Federal

  7. Stressful 3-4 months - BCBS Federal

    Hopeful2016 replied to Hopeful2016's topic in Insurance & Financing
    Yes, I'm excited. Scheduled for December 1st. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App
  8.    Hopeful2016 reacted to a post in a topic: Stressful 3-4 months - BCBS Federal
  9.    vamping reacted to a post in a topic: Stressful 3-4 months - BCBS Federal

  10. Anyone getting Sleeved in December

    Hopeful2016 replied to KaylaWls1216's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    I'm in Fairview Heights, IL, very close to St. Louis, MO Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App
  11.    Hopeful2016 reacted to a post in a topic: I got my date!
  12.    cyoak2016 reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone getting Sleeved in December

  13. Anyone getting Sleeved in December

    Hopeful2016 replied to KaylaWls1216's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    I'm December 1st too ahhhhhh !!! Sleeve buddy I'm also on the FB page Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Nice! Where are you from? Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App
  14.    cyoak2016 reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone getting Sleeved in December
  15.    Denise Ryan reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone getting Sleeved in December
  16.    Suvy1267 reacted to a post in a topic: Anyone getting Sleeved in December

  17. Anyone getting Sleeved in December

    Hopeful2016 replied to KaylaWls1216's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    I might have sent a request to a different group. I searched December 2016 Sleevers. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

  18. Anyone getting Sleeved in December

    Hopeful2016 replied to KaylaWls1216's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    I'm set for December 1st! I sent a request to join your FB group. :-) Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App
  19.    cyoak2016 reacted to a post in a topic: December 2016 Sleevers!

  20. December 2016 Sleevers!

    Hopeful2016 replied to vsg4kristin's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
    I'm near St. Louis, Missouri and will have my surgery on December 1st with Dr. Minkin at Des Peres Hospital. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

  21. Approved!

    Hopeful2016 posted a topic in Insurance & Financing
    File was submitted to BCBS Federal on October 12th; approved on October 28th; and surgeon scheduled me for Dec 1st!! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

  22. Stressful 3-4 months - BCBS Federal

    Hopeful2016 replied to Hopeful2016's topic in Insurance & Financing
    So today I called and they said I am Approved!!! :-) Just waiting for the letter so I can get a surgery date. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

  23. Got My surgery date

    Hopeful2016 replied to halima02's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    Congrats!! Good luck. :-) Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App
  24.    Hopeful2016 reacted to a post in a topic: Got My surgery date

  25. Stressful 3-4 months - BCBS Federal

    Hopeful2016 replied to Hopeful2016's topic in Insurance & Financing
    Oh wow! That sounds like a good idea. I've got one more weigh in on September 30th. Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

  26. Stressful 3-4 months - BCBS Federal

    Hopeful2016 replied to Hopeful2016's topic in Insurance & Financing
    I haven't heard that but mine hasn't been submitted yet. If you don't mind me asking, why were you denied? Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App
  27.    Hopeful2016 reacted to a post in a topic: Being denied due to weight gain...

  28. Psychological Evaluation

    Hopeful2016 replied to Heatgirl03's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    They will ask about your medical history, weight loss attempts and really just make sure you understand the lifestyle change you will have to make to be successful. I was nervous too but it wasn't bad at all! Good luck! :-) Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

  29. St. Louis Bariatrics

    Hopeful2016 replied to TamaraRae's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    I'm also in Illinois near Scott AFB, but going to St. Louis for surgery. :-) Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

  30. St. Louis Bariatrics

    Hopeful2016 replied to TamaraRae's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
    Hi! I'm hoping to have my surgery with Dr. Minkin in November! Sent from my XT1585 using the BariatricPal App

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