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Air high five.......Glenna we are awaiting the good news *fingers crossed* Jan you are doing awesome

My good luck was due to all the good vibes from my sleeve friends:)

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I DID IT!!! I DID IT!!! I GOT APPROVED!!! I am soooooo excited I can hardly stand it!! I haven't even called the surgeons office yet LOL I told my sister & my best friend!!

I cannot believe that it worked out, after 2 denials from BCBSIL I was starting to loose hope... for all of you who are in the process be patient! I have been working toward this for the last 10 months!! Now to call the surgeon & figure out what to do next...

Wow, I am in shock... my new life will begin soon!! Thank you all for your support it kept me going through all the months!

Glenna

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Glenna, congrats to you! So happy to hear you will be getting surgery soon. I worked 4 years before getting my revision surgery. It is so worth it!! Keep us posted on date and your progress--right now, I am finding need to be engaged with successes from the board here--loss is kind of stalemating my successes right now due to having a birthday last Sunday and just generally a high stress week. I am working to get right back on track, tho! :) Take care, Ronda

I DID IT!!! I DID IT!!! I GOT APPROVED!!! I am soooooo excited I can hardly stand it!! I haven't even called the surgeons office yet LOL I told my sister & my best friend!!

I cannot believe that it worked out, after 2 denials from BCBSIL I was starting to loose hope... for all of you who are in the process be patient! I have been working toward this for the last 10 months!! Now to call the surgeon & figure out what to do next...

Wow, I am in shock... my new life will begin soon!! Thank you all for your support it kept me going through all the months!

Glenna

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Glenna, once you contact your doctor, they will schedule you, and give you the PreOp Diet that has to be followed for 2 weeks, usually. That PreOp is like a detox, designed to shrink your liver so that the surgeon has optimal conditions to do your procedure at surgery. Oh, also at scheduling, the doctor will order some labs and an xray to be done, if not already, in your surgical prep orders--this is routine. If I have missed anything, I stand corrected. Your time at surgery, and recovery, will be smoothe--I am betting so! Ronda :):D

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I'm soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo happy for you. I've been waiting patiently for your response and it was wearing me out. Happy Dance and a Big Air Hug!!!!!!!

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Thank you all for your kind words... I know what you were talking about sweety93 I was trying to be patient, but was getting worn out myself LOLOL!!

My goal is to have surgery the week of Nov 14th... due to work schedules & my birthday is 11*11*11 this year!! Also, I have to be recovered enough to do black friday shopping ;)

I will keep you posted!!

Glenna

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I'm still smiling.....I will keep an eye out for your updates.

= ) Katrina

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heyyy sweety<3 so sorry im late replying just been trying to get better its so weird I have no hunger pangs nor the want to eat anything that smells really good I can't wait till next Wednesday then I'll have this drain removed from me yaaaaaye surgery went well pain was about a 8 but went down by a repeated. continued push of a button lol I went home Tuesday night around 5 the traffic sucked but was glad to be home Wednesday was really hard pain wise getting in & out of bed but today I feel about 70% each day gets better the hard part is over now im happy I'll keep you updated you do the same goodluck to everyone included<3

Go Ren, sleeved on yesterday excited and waiting to hear that all went well

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Glenna, What great news! I am so happy for you. Next is to get scheduled when it is convenient for you in November! You will love your sleeve. I have already lost 10 lbs since surgery & feel great.

I'm smiling as I know you are.

Jan

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heyyy sweety<3 so sorry im late replying just been trying to get better its so weird I have no hunger pangs nor the want to eat anything that smells really good I can't wait till next Wednesday then I'll have this drain removed from me yaaaaaye surgery went well pain was about a 8 but went down by a repeated. continued push of a button lol I went home Tuesday night around 5 the traffic sucked but was glad to be home Wednesday was really hard pain wise getting in & out of bed but today I feel about 70% each day gets better the hard part is over now im happy I'll keep you updated you do the same goodluck to everyone included<3

So glad to hear you're home. I hope you feel your best soon. You are right that everyday gets easier. Keep us updated. Jan

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I'm so happy to know all went well Ren :). I am hoping for a speedy recovery.......All is well on VSG talk today

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Virtual Big Hug to Ren, Glenna, Jan and all of my VST friends.......Put me in coach because I'm ready to play. I received my approval on today!!!!! God is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Awesome!!!!!!

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That is the best news!!! I know you will love your sleeve. This the 1st Halloween that I didn't have to buy more candy b/c I ate it all before 10/31. I am doing better than I dreamed & know you will too. Keep us posted on your surgery date. Take care, Jan

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omg yaaaaye im super excited for you finallyyyy time just flew byebye! so when's your date or you have to see your surgeon again? words of advice the first week is hell the second week is a mixture I noticed sometimes I have a ton of energy but other days its lacking definitely a change for me but the hardest step is surgery && congrats your almost there. im so happy for you keep me posted btw when in the hospital walkwalkwalkwalk goodluck friend<3

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Thank you all sooooo much.....I'm so happy to be able to share this awesome adventure with people who understand my journey and what I'm going through and will go through. Ren I will make sure to get my walk on! I'm grateful for you all and I will keep you posted on my surgery date :)

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