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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

  • sleeve30
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    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?

  • Lindsayloo1103
    Lindsayloo1103

    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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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!

Since I have all tests and evaluations already he was able to give me June 2nd!!! I will be submitted to insurance by May 2nd. Ahhhhh it's getting real!!!

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    Awesome! Good for you! Can I ask what insurance you have?

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    Awesome! Good for you! Can I ask what insurance you have?

    BCBS OF NJ

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    Congrats on the 40lb loss! I can't wait until it's my turn!! How do you feel??

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    Great! I feel a lot more confident :)

    Hi Lindsay...

    How are you doing?

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    Hi Lindsay...

    How are you doing?

    Great! I feel super confident I've lost 51 pounds since my surgery. :) ive gotten creative with recipes to enjoy nourishing my body. There are still a couple foods that bother me. How are u doing?

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    Wow great job!!! My surgery is tomorrow!!!

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    Lindsay I can't take this liquid diet OMG!!! i just can't!!! But surgery is tomorrow so I will hang in there.

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    Sleeve30 Good Luck tomorrow & know I'm insanely jealous! I go see my new surgeon Friday! Hopefully it'll go smooth since like you I already have everything done!

    Keep me posted & again good luck!!!!

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    Sleeve30 Good Luck tomorrow & know I'm insanely jealous! I go see my new surgeon Friday! Hopefully it'll go smooth since like you I already have everything done! Keep me posted & again good luck!!!!

    :) you will see that everything will happen really fast for you. Good luck with your new surgeon.

    And Thank you!! I'm a bit nervous but so ready!!!! :)

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    :) you will see that everything will happen really fast for you. Good luck with your new surgeon.

    And Thank you!! I'm a bit nervous but so ready!!!! :)

    How are you feelingg?!

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    How are you feelingg?!

    Horrible... Can only crystal light... How was it for you the first week?

    I'm getting very anxious and frustrated

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