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Well i got the referal approval today which makes me excited and so I am starting my journey to a better me any advice would be greatly apprciated thanks for checking me out

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Do you have any specific questions you'd like answered? :)

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welcome! glad you found us on here! any questions don't hesitate to ask

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dose anyone have kaiser permanente in ventura county ? my doctor said no to get the lapband but i have all the illment to qulify and i dont know what to do next can someone help?? thanks

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Well i got the referal approval today which makes me excited and so I am starting my journey to a better me any advice would be greatly apprciated thanks for checking me out

did you go thru kaiser??

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did you go thru kaiser??

Sorry I have two usernames one is this one and the other is BBNavywife

for some reason my laptop and computer will not let me sign in with the same name so i had to create two so it is BBNavywife responding sorry

No I am going thru Tricare Prime I Live in Lemoore CA

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hi...i'm a military spouse, just getting started, too. where are you located?

I am located in Lemoore CA what about you

Glad someone else is just stating as well

This is BBNavywife responding my two computers my desktop and laptop will not let me log in using the same name for some reason so I have two names sorry

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Congrats!!! :D

I also just started the process. I have United, which does not cover and BCBS, which will cover at 100%. I have my nutritionist consult and bloodwork, EKG, etc., next Wednesday. My psych consult is next Thurs. I'll have my PCP recommendation letter by then too and will be ready to submit to insurance. I AM SO EXCITED!!

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That is great news about gettng approved,I have united health care and had to appeal,but they did approve me April 19th so i am waiting to get my date..so excited and a litte scared at the same time,How are your emotions?

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Do you have any specific questions you'd like answered? :)

I was wondering if you ever say to yourself,.I Regret doing this?..I am so nervous I am going to feel that when I have my surgery done.

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I just got a referl from my doctor at Kaiser dose anyone know what I need to say when I have the appointment with them I want to make sure thy OK me for the band thanks

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Okay Ladies It has been a while since i have been logged on here and I got the amazing news today that I am approved the first time around. I also pretty much get to pick my day to have surgery they are waiting on my insurance to send over the autorization and then I get my date. I am so happy that this is really happening and I am nervous but so ready for this it is going to change my life and my health. I finally broke down and told my mom that all the appointments i have been having was for this and she was happier then i thought she would be and it has made her realize that she needs to work at losing weight too. I cant wait to get my date and know that my journey to a skinnier me will be started soon. Look forward to posting more of my journey.

9/23/2011 - update Got the call at 9am this morning I am scheduled for the 4th and i am so excited

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Another update from me

So I am now two days post op and so happy I went through with it but man I am sore right now hoping to be able to go back to school on monday but we will see

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