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I am usually pretty cynical about online groups and whatnot, but I have been reading through posts on here and decided to give this a shot. I just got approved for my surgery a couple of days ago, it is looking like I am going to have it in October (I am still trying to save up some money). Reading about the surgery makes me more nervous on some fronts and less on others.

I have some added stresses into the surgery, such as the fact that I am Bipolar II and have been dealing with that for several years now.

I have virtually no one around me supporting this, or those who do are very clueless in what they are actually supporting. At the same time -- I don't really want to make it public to people, ya know? It makes me feel like I couldn't do it on my own and am somehow less than...

Anyway, I am someone who likes to be very informed about any decisions I make, so expect to see me here often!

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I hope all goes really well for you. No can relate in more ways than not. Stay open minded think positive and stay informed. I am new too and I just attended seminar and got approved by insurance. No date yet. I have a lot of family support because they want the old me back. I'm older taking care of grandsons but I still want to feel better at least my age. I hoe all Bose well for you my prayers are there. Sherri

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Hi do you mind sharing what it took for you to get approved from insurance? Thanks

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Chubsy, if your asking me I can tell you I have Medicare and united health. I went to the seminar and they did the work for me. If you use Medicare you have to be sure it is an approved facility. True results is not approved but Bridges is. A lot depends on where you live but I did the research first got declines and when I called I found out rage above information. Good luck to you the seminar answers any questions. Sherri

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