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I'm 23. I'm currently undergoing the 6 month pre req . For my insurance. Last Nutritionist appt we talked about late September early October for the surgery date. I'm afraid Im obsessed with thinking about it. I absolutely cannot wait to do this. Started medifast in Jan. 2012 lost 30 lbs gained 5lbs back. I'm 5'7, 319 was my starting weight I weighed in at 294 this past nut. Appt. wanting sleeve buddies to undergo this with. My mom is having sleeve done in July. but id like to hear how younger Sleevers are doin as well. Very curious ! I've been overweight my entire life and Im tired of living in this fat shell :D Thanks

Kendra

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Hi, surgery date Sept.25.

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Thats coming up very soon. I bet u both are very excited. How much are u wanting/needing to lose? Have u had alot.of insurance requirements as well or self pay?

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My surgery date is Sept 10th. I have done Medifast at least 3 times in the past 5 years.

I hope the time flies - it is all I think about!

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How was medifast for u?

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Ive been hearing that mecico is actually not a bad place to have.surgery like all the stereotypes. I hope it works out for you. Hope this im not prying how much is ur self pay in mexico. The self pay option here (if my insurance denies me) i think is 12,500 with 150$/ month payments.

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September 7 for me!

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Ive been hearing that mecico is actually not a bad place to have.surgery like all the stereotypes. I hope it works out for you. Hope this im not prying how much is ur self pay in Mexico. The self pay option here (if my insurance denies me) i think is 12' date='500 with 150/ month payments.[/quote']

I've heard it's like 4k or something. Anyways, I'm in the process of a 3 month supervised diet. I'm 5' 5", 37, started at 288lbs, currently ast 268lbs. My goal is 150 ish.

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I had the seminar in March. 3 Nut visits, a psych visit, 1 visit with doc this month. I had pre-auth approval in June after Nut visit. Dr. Is always booked. I have BCBS fed. On my surgery date I will be the only surgery for that day.

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I would like to lose about 80 pds. I'm 4'11.5, 222 pds.

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AllSmiles, I am excited. I have thought about the wls surgery for years but have changed my mind and I'm glad I did because the sleeve is covered by ins.

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My surgery is Sept. 17th.

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Congrats!!

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