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Met With Surgeon On Monday!

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katiethone64    26

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Met with my surgeon on Monday. Also met with the dietician and psychologist. Everything went great and they said there's no reason I shouldn't be able to have surgery (thank God! I drove 400 miles round trip to get these appointments out of the way.) Just waiting for insurance approval.I called them today to find out if i'm required to do a supervised diet before surgery and they no longer require it, which should speed everything up! Super exited for a new me! Looooove reading your stories. They are incredibly inspiring.

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DLCoggin    1,788

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Congratulations katie! For my money, you are the inspiring one - 400 miles for your doctor's appointment? That is inspiring!! You're gonna love the new you!!

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Congrats I can't wait till u get approved :-)

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katiethone64    26

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Congratulations katie! For my money' date=' you are the inspiring one - 400 miles for your doctor's appointment? That is inspiring!! You're gonna love the new you!![/quote']

Thanks....it was actually a beautiful drive and both my husband and I really enjoyed walking on the beach while we were there! I'm super excited to feel fantastic again!

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jrzygrl72    26

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I'm keepin my fingers crossed for you! I meet my surgeon on the 21st. And then my paperwork gets submitted to insurance. I'm so nervous that I'm going to get denied! The waiting is just killing me.

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katiethone64    26

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I'm keepin my fingers crossed for you! I meet my surgeon on the 21st. And then my paperwork gets submitted to insurance. I'm so nervous that I'm going to get denied! The waiting is just killing me.

My appointment was Monday, I called and they submitted info to insurance today! Hopefully I hear something soon! Sending good JuJu your way!

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jrzygrl72    26

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My appointment was Monday, I called and they submitted info to insurance today! Hopefully I hear something soon! Sending good JuJu your way!

Thanks!! We're getting there, slowly but surely.What kind of questions did the surgeon ask you?

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katiethone64    26

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Thanks!! We're getting there' date=' slowly but surely.What kind of questions did the surgeon ask you?[/quote']

Honestly....my appointment with the surgeon lasted about 5 min (and I was busy drooling over my surgeon so I don't remember much, aside from how gorgeous he was! Lol). I had about 20 min with his nurse (who had bypass a few years ago)...she asked me about eating habbits, exercise, if my friends and family were supportive...just basic stuff. She also went over the procedure and what to expect after as far as diet and recovery. The whole process has been painless and fast. Fingers crossed that it stays that way!

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jrzygrl72    26

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Honestly....my appointment with the surgeon lasted about 5 min (and I was busy drooling over my surgeon so I don't remember much' date=' aside from how gorgeous he was! Lol). I had about 20 min with his nurse (who had bypass a few years ago)...she asked me about eating habbits, exercise, if my friends and family were supportive...just basic stuff. She also went over the procedure and what to expect after as far as diet and recovery. The whole process has been painless and fast. Fingers crossed that it stays that way![/quote']

Lmao too funny! Don't you hate that.you don't hear anything they have to say and I always end up looking like crap to boot. I'm glad it's going fast for you. Hopefully it will be any day now.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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