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Well I had my surgery done on 4/17. It was not as bad as I had anticipated. I just felt so lucky having found this website and knowing what to expect. Thank you all so much. I get to go home tomorrow. When my doctor came in yesterday he told both my husband and me how shocked he was at how much fat I had. He said he feels this surgery will definitely prolong my life. He said I should have had it done years ago. My BMI was only 38. So for you cash payers out there yes I do believe it is worth it. I hope to join you all on the losers bench very soon.

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Hi

I am so glad that you are feeling ok. I hope that you recover quickly. Life will just get better and better for you now. I'm so happy for you. I'm due to be sleeved July 2nd so within a few months I to will be joining you on the losers bench. Please keep posting how you are going! Take care, rest up and best of wishes to you. Lily :)

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Congrats....let the healing begin! I look forward to joining you soon. You are correct about this site it is amazing with great posters who don't mind sharing. I also feel better prepared for what to expect going through many of the phases of this journey.

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Congrats CocoSammy! Yep, lots of space here on the losers bench for everyone!

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Well I had my surgery done on 4/17. It was not as bad as I had anticipated. I just felt so lucky having found this website and knowing what to expect. Thank you all so much. I get to go home tomorrow. When my doctor came in yesterday he told both my husband and me how shocked he was at how much fat I had. He said he feels this surgery will definitely prolong my life. He said I should have had it done years ago. My BMI was only 38. So for you cash payers out there yes I do believe it is worth it. I hope to join you all on the losers bench very soon.

Congratulations!!! Doesn't most insurance cover VSG at a BMI of 35 or above with at least one comorbidity?

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Congratulations!!! Doesn't most insurance cover VSG at a BMI of 35 or above with at least one comorbidity?

Most might, but there are some plans (read: mine) that have a total bariatric exclusion policy. I was cash pay despite having a BMI over 50, high BP, etc.

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