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Dr. Alexander Abkin

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  • Justjamie, Dr. Abkin is great! They have an excellent program in place. December will be here before you know. I waited 6 months because my previous insurance had a preexisting condition. I feel bet

  • How long did it take to get a date after you were approved by your insurance? I'm going to JFK.... How are you feeling? How was your overall experience?

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    I was a self pay. So my first visit was in like the end of january and i got sleeved march 14th. Recovery was very quick i only have some muscle pain on my left side and friday i can start the soft fo

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How are you linsey? I'm feeling down now the wait is really stressing me out.

Dont be stressed. Enjoy a few drinks with friends, eat some really crunchy foods! Lol enjoy the little things you may miss. Im doing good! I eat fish practically all day and my energy levels are going up :)

Thanks I'm actually just getting ready to go out. Enjoy this journey as well it's your transformation to a better you!! Food should not control our lives.

I'm going to Dr Abkin too! As long as my paperwork comes thru I'm scheduled for June 16th! Can't wait!

I'm going to Dr Abkin too! As long as my paperwork comes thru I'm scheduled for June 16th! Can't wait!

Oh crap that means my surgery will be after June 16 bummer!!!

You will be approved! Congrats!!!! :)

See if you can move your appointment with them up! I wasn't supposed to see him til the end if the month but because of work & insurance issues they moved me up.

See if you can move your appointment with them up! I wasn't supposed to see him til the end if the month but because of work & insurance issues they moved me up.

He will be on vacation this month... Supposedly he will be back on the 23rd. Where did you see him... Edison?

Also, have you guys heard of his partner? Is he a good surgeon?

Lindsay, how are you doing?

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Lindsay, how are you doing?

30 pounds down already!

Working out like 3 times a week

Getting in about 45 oz of water a day and about 50 g of protein- im trying to work on getting upto the 64/64!

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So great!!! Awesome work! Keep it up :) so happy for u

I have my psyc & nutritionist visit this week! Then all that's left is the gastro next week. Stuff starting to get real, real quick! I'm happy but scared!

I have my psyc & nutritionist visit this week! Then all that's left is the gastro next week. Stuff starting to get real, real quick! I'm happy but scared!

Nice!!!! I have my appointment tomorrow with doctor Abkin!!! Can't wait to get a date!

He gives you a date right?

Yes usually. Is this your first visit or have you done all the evaluations already?

Yes usually. Is this your first visit or have you done all the evaluations already?

All tests/evaluations are done..I'm transferring to Dr. Abkin because my prev surgeon does not participate in my new ins.

Yes, first visit :)

He should be able to schedule you then. Today I had my psyc eval & visit with the nutritionist, they both went well. Now just the gastro next week and submit my paperwork to the ins. Company!

Moving right along!

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