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I went today and had my ultrasounds, chest xray, ekg, 2 hour lap band class and preop blood taken. I have one more appointment on May 1st with the surgeon. It's really starting to get real!

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They told me when they put the band in they will fill it with 3ccs- I thought that was odd- anyone else have a fill at the same time as placement?

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Jenna, how long did the process take from beginning til today?

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I started back in October- but had problems with my insurance and my primary care dr getting them the info they needed. From the time all the paperwork was submitted it took 2 days to approval- that was a week ago Saturday. I called Monday (8th) to schedule things- Surgery is May 7th. So once everything was submitted- one month.

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One month from approval to surgery.

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That's great!! I'm praying that my paperwork for approval goes quickly. I've been deciding on this for over a year now. I'm so anxious to get this done!! But I am still in the very early stages. I go for the seminar next Tuesday.

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I haven't had to do any of those classes. My surgery is may16 and all I've done is EKG and they have me the paperwork to get my blood. I am also a cash customer cuz of my insurance.

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My doc put in three ccs at surgery. So it happens........ :)

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