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In reading so many threads, it sounds like insurance approval is the most exciting thing going. I called to see what else I need to do other than visit the cardiologist and to see if I needed to see a nutritionist, the phone call ended with my being informed my insurance has already approved me for surgery. And as soon as my doctor gets the upper GI from the hospital and report from the cardiologist, a date will be set. It seems like I should be excited, but I'm in tears today. Granted there are a lot of things going on right now, hubby just applied for his SSI retirement, we pick up our new car tomorrow and now this ... but these are all good things. Did anyone else feel like this? Am I just strange?

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It sounds like you are a little overwhelmed. Sometimes when everything is good it can still feel like something is wrong. Try to focus on one thing at a time, let it sink in one at a time and relax. :) Congratulations on your approval, keep us updated on your progress :D

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SusinMichigan hello it is great news to get the approval from your insurance company because you now know that your surgery is approve and your almost there for your chance to be healthy. I just got my approval one week today from my insurance company and I am awaiting my surgery date. It is a great relief knowing that you have gone through all of the changes, meetings, test just to get hold your breath and get approved. It has taken me 8 months to complete all requirements form my insurance company as well as the center of excellence program requirements and I was approved on the first try. This is a exciting time for you as well as all of us because we know now we are almost there. Congrats on your approval , and the decision you made to be healthy . Keep us posted on your progress.

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You want excitement....forget about the approval. It's just the process to a solution. Concentrate on the result. You are on the road to defeating obesity and enjoying many more things again. Envision yourself at your weight loss goal. Now that is excitement. B)

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