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Mantar    17

Mantar
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Well after over a year thinking about it and researching I decided on getting the Vertical Sleeve Surgery.

Self pay is my only option and after reading for forums for the last 6 month, for me, Dr. Garcia is my choice of Doctors after reading all the great reviews of his work.

I sent my paper work in to Alma, Ready4Achange a few weeks ago... does anyone know how long it takes to get reveiwed, then after that, to finally get scheduled

Thanks Everyone

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Melixxa    125

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Hmmm....I think my paperwork was reviewed and approved by the next day. I think you can set a date very soon after that. I wonder if your file is mislaid?

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Jesser    295

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Have you heard anything back from Alma? She usually responds very quickly. I would just check back in with her.

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Kristina J.    581

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I would definitely check back. I think mine was approved by the next day. At the most it was a few days, but definitely less than a week!! Just get in touch with her again!

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abetterme4.2    268

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Definitely check back with her. That's odd. I swear that woman never sleeps. Lol. I sent her emails at 2 am my time and she responded. :)

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Kristina J.    581

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Definitely check back with her. That's odd. I swear that woman never sleeps. Lol. I sent her emails at 2 am my time and she responded. :)

I was the same way! Lol It seemed like no matter when I emailed her, I received a response within half an hour, at the latest. She seriously must not sleep! Hahaha

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chickadee73    57

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I agree with the others. I turned mine in, and was approved the next day or so. It sounds like it would be unusual to wait longer than that for some sort of acknowledgement. I'd definitely try to reach Alma by phone or email and ensure she received your information.

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ca_medic5    75

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ALMA NORMALLY CALLS OR RESPOND QUICKLY SHE WAS OUT OF THE OFFICE ON JULY 3 BUT STILL CALLED ME LATE.

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Jenniferkatie    21

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Did you email/fax/mail the papers? She is SUPER fast! I agree with the others, she will call you back, email you back and odd hrs! She is the bomb! Well, the whole organization is! I am currently awaiting my procedure! Just a few hrs to go! :)

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Mantar    17

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Did you email/fax/mail the papers? She is SUPER fast! I agree with the others, she will call you back, email you back and odd hrs! She is the bomb! Well, the whole organization is! I am currently awaiting my procedure! Just a few hrs to go! :)

 

Hi, thanks for the post, I emailed them this morning and it turns out I was appoved on 6/24 but I never got the email.

 

So it looks like 8/16/13 is the big day.... yikes lol

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Shrinking_Lola    54

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Congrats on your August date Mantar!!! r4ac is a great company and Dr. Garcia is the best!! Alma is extremely helpful in answering all of your questions so if you have them, don't be afraid to ask her, I know I had a million and I went down there by myself, and had nothing but a wonderful experience!!

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Kristina J.    581

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Hi' date=' thanks for the post, I emailed them this morning and it turns out I was appoved on 6/24 but I never got the email.

So it looks like 8/16/13 is the big day.... yikes lol[/quote']

Congratulations!!! He is a wonderful surgeon. My experience was pretty much pain free. You'll be so happy you picked him! Good luck!!!! :)

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

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