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After the months of waiting…I finally have my surgery date. I got the official “approval” from insurance Friday afternoon and I cannot be more excited. As soon as the approval came in, I scheduled my pre-op visit (Friday, November 4th) and my surgery date, November 17th. I figure what better birthday gift to give myself than the gift of a lifelong change that will make me healthier, more energetic and finally hit the weight requirement to sky dive! I really wanted to skydive for my 30th birthday 2 years ago…but I was too heavy. Next November, I am going to sky dive to not only Celebrate my birthday, but also to celebrate my one year anniversary with my life changing band. :D

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Best gift you could give yourself! Congrats and good luck!

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Happy Birthday to you, and you have made a very wise choice for a Birthday Present.

Trust me,,, you will enjoy it...

Shirley.

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Happy birthday, in advance, to you. At 2 lbs a week, that's 104 lbs in a year. Way to go!

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That's fantastic! My pre-op visit is Friday, November 4th with a surgery date of November 16th, just one day before yours. Best of luck to you on your journey rolleyes.gif

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Wishing you an early happy birthday and many, many more!

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Ditto! My birthday 11-11-11 and my surgery is that day to. Had preop this past tuesday on 1-1-11 what a coincidence cant say the stars lined up any straighter. But the closer I get the more nervouse, scared I get.

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