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Good luck!! I finished all of the pre-op testing in September & got my PCP's approval today!! I have to meet with the nutritionist on the 10th of October and meet with the surgeon on the 24th so hopefully I can be banded in November... :D!!

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Waiting at the doc now for my final clearance before everything gets sent to insurance for final approval! Ugh....all this waiting is making me feel anxious!!!

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Godd Luck to all U November Band "wagons".

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No date yet, but it should be in november. My psych is tomorrow, and then they send it to bcbc for approval. Im keeping my fingers crossed for knowing next week !

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Ugh!! The Pulmonary doc will not clear me yet! She tells me I have sleep apnea and "respiratory disease" (aka Asthma) and then says she suddenly hears a heart murmur! WTH?!?! Very disappointed … all these loops!

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Ugh!! The Pulmonary doc will not clear me yet! She tells me I have sleep apnea and "respiratory disease" (aka Asthma) and then says she suddenly hears a heart murmur! WTH?!?! Very disappointed … all these loops!

Hope u get cleared soon

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What if you know you have sleep apnea and on a cpap? Will the pulmonary dr not clear you?

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I was supposed to be banded at the end of July but got denied by insurance' date=' so started the whole process over again. I have my final appt on Oct. 10th I'm hoping to be a November bandster! Fingers crossed!!![/quote']

Y were u denied now I'm worried

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She won't clear you bc of the murmur right? Not the apnea? I was under the impression that apnea is anther reason FOR having the surgery!

I am counting down the days/hours until my appointment on the 15th to get the final approval! I am getting frustrated though because the psychologist hasn't sent my report along although he gave me the verbal go ahead.

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I'm scheduled for the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in New Jersey. I've been cleared the Nutritional and Behavioral hurdles. I'm getting the endoscopy in a couple weeks and then it's just the PCP clearance and my Pre-op visit.

I'm excited, but very nervous.Trying to wrap my head around a manageable pre-surgery routine. I'm open to any and all suggestions that might help.

Good luck to the November Band of Brothers/Sisters.

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November 1st is my date, and like the rest of you I am excited and a little scared. I will meet with my doctor for the final time prior to the surgery this week, along with my H & P, wish me luck. Debb

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November 7th here! Starting 2-week pre-op diet on October 24th. No candy for me this Halloween... :-/

Anyone have recommendations on Protein shakes? My doc allows me to choose whatever I want, but I really don't have any idea where to start!

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November 7th here! Starting 2-week pre-op diet on October 24th. No candy for me this Halloween... :-/

Anyone have recommendations on Protein shakes? My doc allows me to choose whatever I want' date=' but I really don't have any idea where to start![/quote']

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November 7th here! Starting 2-week pre-op diet on October 24th. No candy for me this Halloween... :-/

Anyone have recommendations on Protein shakes? My doc allows me to choose whatever I want' date=' but I really don't have any idea where to start![/quote']

I think I'm going to do premier. Waited to late to order a trial pack of unjury.

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