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I GOT APPOVED!

I want to encourage anyone who may be anxious or nervous or think that they will not get approved because I was all of those things .I did stay in prayer and I know whatever God has for me will be. Being approved ..were my prayers being answered and one of the best days of my life. I just wanted to scream and cry and shout. Now that my life will be forever changed I know that I will have to do my part to keep this new life style.

#GodIsSoGoodToMe

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Did you gain any weight during the process ?

no I did not gain but ,I didn't lose any either

Congrats..

I am also thinking of going for a gastric sleeve but I am bit nervous about the tests and the approval. Me praying too and hoping for the best.

do it !!!

@@taweedeegirl I was approved , go tomorrow for my pre op visit and get my surgery date!

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I want to encourage anyone who may be anxious or nervous or think that they will not get approved because I was all of those things .I did stay in prayer and I know whatever God has for me will be. Being approved ..were my prayers being answered and one of the best days of my life. I just wanted to scream and cry and shout. Now that my life will be forever changed I know that I will have to do my part to keep this new life style.

#GodIsSoGoodToMe

How soon after your last visit with the nutritionist or after the final tests did it take for you to be approved ? I have 2 more visits with the nutritionist then the final tests I'm nervous and anxious

it took 3 business days

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Was WLS covered in your policy?

yes it was

After getting my approval on 11 11, the real nerves start lol surgery 12 14 15.

how are you doing?? how did surgery go ??

  • 4 weeks later...

Did you gain any weight during the process ?

i gained a 1 pound, but did not lose any weight .. and i was approved per policy

That's awesome, M weight has been up and down during my 3 month weigh in.. Today I was .30 ounces down from my initial weigh in but i'm so nervous.

What insurance do you have?

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Did you gain any weight during the process ?

i gained a 1 pound, but did not lose any weight .. and i was approved per policy
That's awesome, M weight has been up and down during my 3 month weigh in.. Today I was .30 ounces down from my initial weigh in but i'm so nervous.

What insurance do you have?

I have UnitedHealth care

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