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PhillyAj

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Everything posted by PhillyAj

  1. im going through it now Trill! there is nothing i can say to get make things better. just take it one day at a time. im sitting in hospital now and my stomach is turning-im very anxious. Sent from my iPhone
  2. as i sit here in the hospital, my stomach is in knots. im so anxious! let's go-time to get this over with. Sent from my iPhone
  3. @justweight-things will be fine if u meet criteria. Sent from my iPhone
  4. u can call ins for an update! Sent from my iPhone
  5. sleeve. thanks so much justweight! Sent from my iPhone
  6. did u call & ask them? i did six diff times bc i wanted to c if they all told me diff things. they didnt. Sent from my iPhone
  7. mine is tomorrow---im very excited!! Sent from my iPhone
  8. i have Medicaid from my state---not sure what share of cost is tho. i do have to pay a monthly premium for my workers with disability medicaid. my surgeon told me once a person follows all rules & makes all appts insurance wont deny it. it took a week for my approval. not sure if this helps. Sent from my iPhone
  9. congrats!!! Sent from my iPhone
  10. great pix! thanks for sharing. my surgery tomorrow am. Sent from my iPhone
  11. make sure to post when u can to let me know how u r doing! Sent from my iPhone
  12. mine is tomorrow too, 730am! im so scared im crying! best of luck! Sent from my iPhone
  13. ladygg1967-thats awesome! let me know when u get ur date. Sent from my iPhone
  14. baileymedlin24-the hours are going by quickly Sent from my iPhone ty ladgg1967! Sent from my iPhone ty Kate! will do!!! Sent from my iPhone there is no turning back now hdsjourney! Sent from my iPhone numbergurl137-ty! i needed to hear that! Sent from my iPhone
  15. ty marie bridges! Sent from my iPhone
  16. anyone in South Philly? what hosp? who is ur surgeon? when is ur date? i am tomorrow @ Jefferson w/dr Palazzo!!!! Sent from my iPhone
  17. Tomorrow is surgery. OMG! im soooooo nervous. i hope things go well. im ready for my new lifestyle, but very anxious. my journey started in Sept, i cant believe the day is so close! how do i stay calm? am i worrying for nothing? or is this normal? Sent from my iPhone
  18. smw038-yaaaay! u will have to keep me updated during your recovery. i didnt think of that fear-i am now tho that u brought it up, lol. best of luck! Sent from my iPhone
  19. deeveg-thanks. how long does it take ur stomach to heal? Sent from my iPhone
  20. i asked surgeon yesterday bc my surgery mon & he just said as long as they are short i will be fine. Sent from my iPhone
  21. baileymedlin24-im so nervous i cant stop thinking about Mon am! Sent from my iPhone
  22. bbweightlossjourney-thank u so much for the kind words. i hope to be like u 7 months post-op. ty! Sent from my iPhone
  23. deevag-that is what im thinking-i may not even use what i bring. was it hard to swallow at all? were u able to sip at all? Sent from my iPhone
  24. my4brownies-thanks so much. i will do my best to get up n walk around!! i def dont want no gas pain. Sent from my iPhone
  25. cary2238&purplelady-keep in touch! best of luck..cant wait to share postop stories w/u! Sent from my iPhone

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