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I'm so excited but still seems so far away

leelah68

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leelah68    12

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because I have to save up and pay I have to wait until December to have surgery. But I'm still so excited my dream is in sight and I can barely contain myself. I try not to talk to much about the surgery because i don't want my fellow coworkers getting sick of listening to me but i feel like I could burst with excitement.

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SLF1027    136

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I am scheduled for Sept 11, but my husband is waiting until December because of winter break (teacher). He says it seems so far away too. I'm trying to get him to join these boards so he can connect with others!

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leelah68    12

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I am scheduled for Sept 11, but my husband is waiting until December because of winter break (teacher). He says it seems so far away too. I'm trying to get him to join these boards so he can connect with others!

. I guess since I've been overweight for almost 30yrs a few more months won't kill me. But I wish it would just hurry up and get here. And I hope your surgery goes well.

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HoustonTexanFan    6

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I'm also going to be in December(hopefully) if everything goes as planned. I won't be through with supervised diet program until first week of December, so that's when my info will be submitted for insurance approval. Hopefully it's a quick response of yes because I want to get done in December before the new year an new deductible hits! Lol

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Mel1071    149

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I am keeping my fingers crossed for December. I will be going the self-pay route, but want to wait until my Fall semester classes are done (I teach at a community college). Also gives me time to save some $$$ before the surgery.

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leelah68    12

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I am keeping my fingers crossed for December. I will be going the self-pay route, but want to wait until my Fall semester classes are done (I teach at a community college). Also gives me time to save some $$$ before the surgery.

where are you thinking of having the surgery done since you are self pay?

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Mel1071    149

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Well, I was leanly heavily toward going to Dallas and have Dr. Nicholson do it. But I went to a seminar at a local place (I live in TN) and am rethinking leaving home to have it done. I just need to see if it's worth almost 6K more to stay close to home (12,200 vs 18,000-something). As I'm trying to limit the amount I finance, if I go to Dr. Nick I can have it done this year - staying close to home I may have to wait until next year.

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slvrsax    301

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I am in the same place - waiting until December to come up with the funds. I've also put in for vacation, which will turn to medical leave by next month or so. Looking forward to it but nervous at the same time!

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leelah68    12

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Well, I was leanly heavily toward going to Dallas and have Dr. Nicholson do it. But I went to a seminar at a local place (I live in TN) and am rethinking leaving home to have it done. I just need to see if it's worth almost 6K more to stay close to home (12,200 vs 18,000-something). As I'm trying to limit the amount I finance, if I go to Dr. Nick I can have it done this year - staying close to home I may have to wait until next year.

have you considered going to Mexico a gastric sleeve is about $5000 and that includes everything except the plane ticket. it is also with some of the best surgeons. I know some people won't consider it but I've done a lot of research and it is just as safe as having surgery in america but half the price. just a thought for you since you are self pay

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leelah68    12

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dear slvrsax maybe I'll see in tj in December

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slvrsax    301

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I'm going on December 13th as it looks now with Dr. Garcia :)

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leelah68    12

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I'm shooting for December as well. Hopefully :) if not first week in January or so. Yeah new year n body 2014 :)

thats my thought also new year this year will mean a healthier thinner me and it will actually happen. I'm hoping to finally get off the diet roller coaster and just plane get healthy

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