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OMG I am a crying mess! My insurance has approved the procedure. It was so sweet, the customer service rep said "Brandi, I'm very happy to inform you that you've been approved. I wish you much success!!" I almost dropped the phone.

It's happening. It's really happening. I can't stop crying. LOL

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I can't wait to get that call! I'm hoping I hear something this week, I can only imagine! I'm so excited for you!

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I can't stop crying.

BkMama

Now Now get a Kleenex and blow your nose. OMG I heard that. :lol:

So whats the big deal, you got approved for the sleeve. How nice

WooHoo, the sleeve is the most wonderful thing in the world.

Congratulations Happy dance :D

You will be so happy when you are finally sleeved.

Opening the door for you to walk into sleeveland

good luck

kathy

:)

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Congratulations. I know EXACTLY how you feel. I had the same reaction when I heard I was approved. You deserve this. Have you for a surgery date yet?

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LOL likasulema! :)

Congratulations. I know EXACTLY how you feel. I had the same reaction when I heard I was approved. You deserve this. Have you for a surgery date yet?

LOL nope. I literally was approved as of 7am this morning. I was stalking the insurance company because they kept requesting more information in the pre-cert package. I was honestly just calling to see what else they needed...wasn't prepared for this happy news AT ALL.

The letter was sent out, so I should be getting a call in the next week or so to set up a date. <-----I can't believe I just typed that.

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Woohoo!!!!! Congratulations! I know you must be sooooooo happy!

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Congrats!! I remember when I got that same call!! I was so happy, but then I was like omg, do I really want this?? You will not regret it that's for sure!! :)

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AAAAWWW! You almost made ME cry!!! I am sooo happy for you...congrats!!!

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