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~newnew13~    22

~newnew13~
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Welcome new KY friend! Yes' date=' Dr. Weiss is really pretty to look at. :)

How's everyone else doing?

My highest weight was: 356

At beginning of 6 month pre-surgery diet: 338

DOS (5-18-12): 288

Current weight: 216

Total gone forever: 140 pounds[/quote']

U look great!! Keep up the good work..

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KristieAtkinson    588

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Thanks!! Do you know when you get to have surgery?

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~newnew13~    22

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Thanks!! Do you know when you get to have surgery?

No not yet just finished my history and physical, insurance cord. Said she was working on packet to send out to the insurance company by Tuesday and hopefully ill have an answer by Friday!! Praying that is true and ill obtain a date sometime before 2013. How long was ur wait for the approval?

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KristieAtkinson    588

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I had approval in 24 hours. You could easily have surgery in less than 3 months. :-)

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~newnew13~    22

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I had approval in 24 hours. You could easily have surgery in less than 3 months. :-)

Well keeping my fingers cross would love to be scheduled in Nov-Dec since the only thing I left to do is my surgeon consult, and pay the balance on my program fee...

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kyllfalcon    768

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Dr. Weiss IS pretty to look at, but it is his sincerity and confidence that I find most attractive. I haven't seen him since the day I was released from the hopsital, but should I ever get to face him again, I want to hug him as hard as I can!

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goldenraisin214    142

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newnew13, I was self pay (insurance doesn't cover any WLS), so I didn't have to wait for an approval, but I did the surgeon's consult and i had surgery 9 days later! So if your approval goes through, you should surely be good to go before the new year...good luck! Oh, and yes, Dr. Weiss is easy on the eyes ;)

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JMarshall    352

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I was born in Lexington KY but i live in Cincinnati. I will be a year post op November 9th. if anyone has any questions i will be more than happy to help. Just send me a message or add me as a friend.

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lizv123    389

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Is there anyone on here in Kentucky that has either been sleeved or going through the process? I am in central Kentucky and it would be nice to have someone to chat with or text when I have questions or struggles. I know several people that have had gastric bypass and lap band but none that have been sleeved.

I'm not from KY but Southern IN, fairly close to Louisville. I haven't been sleeves yet but I'm one nut appointment away from sending everything off to insurance :)

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cdbloo01    20

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I live in Ky. I'm getting sleeved on Monday. I'm really excited!

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lizv123    389

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Had my last pre op NUT appointment today!! It's all in the hands of the insurance now. *gulp*

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lexnurse    26

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Hey All!! I live in Lexington... going through the 6 month requirement for my insurance. Hope to be sleeved in april 2013. Would love to find some pen pals/friends!!!!

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cdbloo01    20

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Fingers crossed for ya. It was a nervous time for me!

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cdbloo01    20

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Do any of you use My Fitness Pal?

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cdbloo01    20

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Hey All!! I live in Lexington... going through the 6 month requirement for my insurance. Hope to be sleeved in april 2013. Would love to find some pen pals/friends!!!!

That would be great!

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