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Congrats!!! And don't worry, the day will be here before you know it!! You can use this time to pick up a few things you may need. There's an area in the forum where there's a published list of ideas of things you may need to prepare yourself.

Again, congrats, and I wish you the very best!! See you on the Loser's side!!!

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That's so exciting!! You are on your way!!

I'm waiting for my insurance approval--and then I'll get scheduled, too. I'm excited and nervous, have been really focusing on trying to improve eating habits, etc.

Wishing you luck! Please let me know if you find the pre-op lists...I'm going to go look for them now =)

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CONGRATULATIONS !! I had my lap-ban removed on 4/14 and had to wait 5 weeks for the sleeve which will be 5/19...I thought the time would never come buy the weeks have flown by ..so don't worry..it will be here before you know it !

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<p>That's so exciting!! You are on your way!!</p> <p> </p> <p>I'm waiting for my insurance approval--and then I'll get scheduled, too. I'm excited and nervous, have been really focusing on trying to improve eating habits, etc.</p> <p> </p> <p>Wishing you luck! Please let me know if you find the pre-op lists...I'm going to go look for them now =)</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Thank you so much for your kind words!

You know how much longer it will take for your approval?

You're on the right track by focusing on improving your eating habits. I have been trying to do the same, it's a little difficult but once you start and dedicate yourself you can totally do it!

Were you able to find that pre-up lists?

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I am so excited to be having this done in June .its so encouraging to know there's others in June that I can talk to and we can go through it together!

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I am a Junie too!!! My surgery is on June13th!!!!!!! I would love to be a buddy!!!

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Hello All!!!

Here is the thread I was referring to...

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/181994-the-official-what-you-will-need-for-your-gastric-sleeve-surgery-thread/

There's a great deal of information bout what to bring to the hospital, what you should purchase before the surgery, etc., etc., etc....a lot of really good and useful information!!!

Please enjoy!!

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Hello All!!! Here is the thread I was referring to... http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/181994-the-official-what-you-will-need-for-your-gastric-sleeve-surgery-thread/ There's a great deal of information bout what to bring to the hospital, what you should purchase before the surgery, etc., etc., etc....a lot of really good and useful information!!! Please enjoy!!

Thank you SO Much!!!!

Have a great day!!! ;)

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Just found out that I'm APPROVED!!! I'm fairly sure I'll be scheduled for June (if not sooner---eeek!). Just got the letter from my insurance today, so I'll be talking to my doctor's office on Monday. I'm thrilled and a little scared but mostly HOPEFUL! Go Junies!!!

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Yeah! My surgery is June 16th. Can't wait...I'm glad I'm not alone. :D

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Don't worry I said the dams thing before mine it will come quick

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