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Not quite May but close. I'll be revising from band to bypass on April 29th and I'm so nervous.

I'm right behind, May 7th. You will do great! I will say a prayer for you too. I also am band to bypass.

Thanks@@tebowfan! I'll be sure to check in afterwards and will definitely keep you in my prayers as well.

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Not quite May but close. I'll be revising from band to bypass on April 29th and I'm so nervous.

That's awesome! Are you on a liquid diet? And that's this week! Yay! How do I foot you? Haven't quite figured this out.

Yes, started liquids last week and it has been tough. The only thing keeping me sane is that I am in the middle of a home remodel and trying to pick out things to ensure most of the work can get done in my absence. I'll be staying with my parents for a week after surgery and my father will be playing project manager with the contractors. I friended you...I think that's what you meant ;-).

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EmergingMissp: you are doing great! I started on Tuesday with liquid diet. The no coffee really got to me and I feel sluggish but much better as far as feeling better. I just finished home renovation and I can't imagine throwing it into the mix now. I am glad u friend requested. Not sure how to do it but yay me, I have a friend:)

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I haven't started liquids yet. Right now I'm enjoying the foods I know I will no longer be able to have, that's probably why I have gained LOL. I should be starting soon just waiting on the ok from my dr.

I did the exact same thing and the morning of my liquid diet I still wanted my go to honey roasted nuts, Mmm. :) your time will be here soon. The first 3 days were bad but only because of caffeine withdrawal. Keep in touch. Still figuring out this sight.

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When contacting Insurance Co, should I ask what's needed to be approved for revision from band to bypass? Or Just ask about approval for gastric bypass? Help. Thanks

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When contacting Insurance Co, should I ask what's needed to be approved for revision from band to bypass? Or Just ask about approval for gastric bypass? Help. Thanks

To flygirl: just call your insurance say u r wanting to know if you are approved for surgery. The first person I spoke with had no record of it so I had to push further and say it is with the review person pending approval. They put me on a 3 minute hold and called that dept to find out cause it doesn't show up in customer service dept. I then asked for direct number, which they gave. This number was for "care notifications". Ask for reference number once u get an update for the next time u call. Each tine I asked what they are waiting on.

Can't wait for you to be approved!!

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Well, I am up and getting ready for today. My surgery was moved up to 11:30 eek. Praying for those scheduled for today as well. I am hoping that they can complete the band removal and bypass in one surgery. So glad to finally be getting rid of this horrible band.

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<p>Well, I am up and getting ready for today. My surgery was moved up to 11:30 eek. Praying for those scheduled for today as well. I am hoping that they can complete the band removal and bypass in one surgery. So glad to finally be getting rid of this horrible band.</p>

So excited for you! Praying for you & quick recovery:) I'll be there in a week from tomorrow , yay! Can't wait to hear from you.

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Thanks for all of your prayers and well wishes. Its been a rough few days pain and all, however I am feeling better today now that I can pass some gas (TMI sorry). I am so glad I did this and I'm sure it will get better. Still having a tough time with liquids but working on it.

Keeping You all in my prayers and wishing you the best.

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To EmergingMissP, how did your appt go today? What did your dr say about your swelling is everything ok? Just a little worried about you.

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<p>Well, I am up and getting ready for today. My surgery was moved up to 11:30 eek. Praying for those scheduled for today as well. I am hoping that they can complete the band removal and bypass in one surgery. So glad to finally be getting rid of this horrible band.</p>

So excited for you! Praying for you & quick recovery:) I'll be there in a week from tomorrow , yay! Can't wait to hear from you.

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Good Luck tomorrow...keeping you in my prayers. You will do great. See you on the post op side

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