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Since this is the year for ME I applied for my passport a few weeks ago - no trip in mind but my daughter got hers as well because she is going to Europe in July so we will be taking trips in the future....

So it came yesterday.

And you just don't even know how BAD I want to book a trip to Mexico for surgery!! Trying to be patient, I know my insurance will pay, I just have to get through the 6 months of medically supervised diet or whatever they call it. 2 months in. Taking some others suggestions to make appointments every 25 days to shave some time off....

God grant me the PATIENCE!!!!

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Remember "You can do it!" (read that in Rob Schneider's voice)

I'd never suggest anyone take the Mexico route unless sit is a last resort.

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i didn't have to do the medically supervised thing, but it has taken me 6 months to go thru the process.

Kaiser makes you take lots of classes and visits and tests and they are strict. you have to follow their rules to a t and if you don't, you don't get surgery!

i am finally at the last step in the process and am going to see the case manager on wednesday. that is the day i will get my surgery date!! i am so excited!

hang in there, you will get to where you want and need to be and it will so be worth it!!

best of luck to you!

kelly

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My program has quite a list of visits too but I will be done with those by mid April, so then just the Dr's appointments - I scheduled them all and should be done with them mid July so maybe surgery late July early August? I hope? :)

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I had to wait about four months for my revision to be approved so I totally understand. Use the time to read the forums and study up on the sleeve. Youtube videos are great to watch too. I was so at peace with my decision and felt so ready when the time came for my surgery. It is a long wait, but we will be here to get you through it! ;)

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