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Hi Ladies, I have been going through the process since April 2013. I've done EVERYTHING plus some. I have been put through the ringer several times, and I am happy to say that I finally got the go ahead from the insurance company. I am now waiting for scheduling to call me and it seems to be taking forever. My surgeon is Dr. Ali. I was Kalim but he left.

Hopefully they will get a hold of you soon. They got me scheduled pretty quickly. Actually I asked if it could be pushed back one week so I had more time to get prepared. Do you know how long your liquid diet will be? What surgery are you having?

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I am a member at Best Fitness because it is so close to my work. I do love the Y though. I was a member at the east side one for a few years before I moved to the west side. I would love a work out buddy though! Having someone to work out with is such grey motivation.

I live just 1 block from the downtown Y, so I go there.

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I have the go ahead for Feb 10th. I have to do 6 days liquid and I'm having gastric bypass. Soooo anxious!

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I have the go ahead for Feb 10th. I have to do 6 days liquid and I'm having gastric bypass. Soooo anxious!

Congrats on getting your date! I had gastric bypass also. Best decision ever:) good luck!

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I am from Bethel Park and had my surgery in July. I am down 138 pounds from the time I started my pre-op diet.

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I have my final pulmonary clearance scheduled for this week then hopefully we will start the approval process from the insurance. I'm very excited and can't wait to start living!

I actually leave east of Pittsburgh. I will be having surgery at UPMC ST Margaret's.

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I have my final pulmonary clearance scheduled for this week then hopefully we will start the approval process from the insurance. I'm very excited and can't wait to start living!

I actually leave east of Pittsburgh. I will be having surgery at UPMC ST Margaret's.

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I have my final pulmonary clearance scheduled for this week then hopefully we will start the approval process from the insurance. I'm very excited and can't wait to start living!

I actually leave east of Pittsburgh. I will be having surgery at UPMC ST Margaret's.

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who is your surgeon at St Margaret? I had Peluso and loved her. Their whole staff are great.

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I live in Philly. Its great that you are starting this journey!

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Im from Philadelphia and was wondering ia anyone else is from Philadelphia we can b eachother support system due to we know what eachother r going thru

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Im from Philadelphia and was wondering ia anyone else is from Philadelphia we can b eachother support system due to we know what eachother r going thru

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Hi i am from philadelphia, pa. i will be having gastric bypass between may or june...Have to do a 6 mos weigh required per my insurance. february will be my 4 month.........who else is from philadelphia.

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Hi i am from philadelphia, pa. i will be having gastric bypass between may or june...Have to do a 6 mos weigh required per my insurance. february will be my 4 month.........who else is from philadelphia.

Hi. I live in north Philly and my surgery is next month. You can hit me up on here it add me on Facebook, my name is the same as on here! Congrats for starting your journey!

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Hi. I live in north Philly and my surgery is next month. You can hit me up on here it add me on Facebook, my name is the same as on here! Congrats for starting your journey!

Hey how u doing. ..Im still waiting on a date. .u had. To do a 6 months weigh? Why. Is dat Im new and dont understand to much of anything. .lol I'll get it. .before surgery i hope. .lol

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