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nveritz

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I have done all of my paperwork appointments, EVERYTHING I have needed to get my approval, I called and they told me it was transfered to the girl in the insurance area and that she will get to it in 1-2 weeks!!

Does it always take this long??

Will it take this long to hear from my insurance company??

I am so excited and worried they wont' approve me....

Any words of advice??:bananalama:

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Don't worry it does take some time. Once you get approved though, someone will call you for a surgery date. The part can go very fast. Good luck to you.

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I just got back from my nutrition class today and I had my pre op testing yesterday (that took forever!!).

I start my liquid diet on Sunday....not looking forward to that!! but oh well!

My surgeon is Dr Kurt Kralavich....I have heard very good things about him.

Did you go to hurley??

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He was my surgeon too. I was just there today for my 2 week post-op. You should come to the support group this monday. I'm going to be there with my husband. It's would be great to meet someone our age going through this, lol

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It sucks cause I work late on Monday nights, so I won't be able to make it for them. But I guess there is one in Bay City, but it's only got a couple of lap band people.

I started my liquid diet yesterday....please tell me it gets easier...this is horrible! :hurray:

How has your weight loss been?? Were you out of work for awhile??

Sorry so many questions!! :hurray:

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Both my parents were banded at Hurley! They both are doing awesome.

I don't think my parents will be doing the support groups... Mainly because my mom is pretty shy and doesn't like groups. Also, they are now here in Arizona until April. My Mom traveled out here right after her 2 week post op check up.

My parents also said the liquid diet DOES get better after a couple days where they didn't feel so hungry. Although they are retired and weren't out in the working world having to deal with people eating around them! I suspect once I get the date of my surgery and start the liquid diet that watching people eat at work will be killer!!! eek!

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It sucks cause I work late on Monday nights, so I won't be able to make it for them. But I guess there is one in Bay City, but it's only got a couple of lap band people.

I started my liquid diet yesterday....please tell me it gets easier...this is horrible! :)

How has your weight loss been?? Were you out of work for awhile??

Sorry so many questions!! :tt1:

I'm actually going back to work Tomorrow. I hope it goes alright, I think I'm coming down with a cold or something, probably not the best time to go back lol.

The liquid does get better, all I did was open my throat and let it go down like a big shot. I've lost a total of 43 pounds, but I started before my liquid diet.

Don't worry about the questions.

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I am on day 7 of my liquid diet....It is pretty rough some days, especially living with someone who eats whatever they want! :wink: But he has done as best he can, so I can't ask for to much more. :smile: I am now down 7lbs (on my scale at home..so who knows really!)

It is getting close now and I am 90% super excited and 10% scared shitless!! Anyone have any tips on what to bring to the hospital with me??

Thanks for all of the help! :o

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I am on day 7 of my liquid diet....It is pretty rough some days, especially living with someone who eats whatever they want! :thumbup: But he has done as best he can, so I can't ask for to much more. :mellow: I am now down 7lbs (on my scale at home..so who knows really!)

It is getting close now and I am 90% super excited and 10% scared shitless!! Anyone have any tips on what to bring to the hospital with me??

Thanks for all of the help! :thumbup:

I brought my ipod that helped me sleep through the night. Other than that and my toothbrush I just came in the clothes I had on. Make sure you come in comfy sweats or something.

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well I just came back to work today, still pretty sore....I went to my doctors yesterday and I have lost 17lbs! So that's always good! I am hoping that this soreness in my stomach doesn't last very long

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