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I can't believe it's been 6 months since I started this journey. I had my final appointment today with the nutritionist. She is submitting my paperwork today and then I have to wait for a commitee to review it. If all goes well, I'll be approved to meet with the surgeon. I am very hopeful that I will get approved. Also, my husband is starting to come around. He has expressed that he is very concerned about the surgery part. I told him it was a safe procedure. Any advice on what I can tell him to ease his mind?

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Hey and congratulations on taking the step to a better life! I am having surgery on the 27th so I'm pretty excited. Try to be patient with your insurance approval and the holidays - mine was right around Thanksgiving and I thought I was going to go insane. It only took 11 business days. Submitted Nov 22 and approved Dec 7th. I say try because I know how anxious I was.

As far as your husband goes, encourage him to do the research with you. Show him the research you have done. Have him attend doctors appointments with you. The more he knows the better it will put his mind at ease and the more he will be able to support you in healthy decisions.

Good luck! :D

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I'm currently waiting for my approval.. I really drug my feet for 6 months then got all the stuff I needed done this week and on Wednesday the sent the final paper work so now I wait.. Only thing I'm scared about it I might have to wait longer because my insurance changed on Jan 1. :-(

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