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Hey guys! I'm new to this site and was hoping that yall would share your journey with me. I went to my seminar on 12/7/11 and have my consultation with the surgeon on 12/21. I've already been to my doctor and got all the paper work I need for insurance but I want to be completely prepared when I go see the surgeon. I'm really anxious to have this done by late January or early February; am I crazy? Haha hope not but I look forward to reading yalls posts. Thanks! regular_smile.gif

Blessings,

Chelsea

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I had my consultation around November 14th and was approved yesterday hopefully surgery by the 28th.

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I had my consultation around November 14th and was approved yesterday hopefully surgery by the 28th.

Aww well good luck! Where are you having your surgery?

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I think at Rex in Raliegh there are two hospital options. Best wishes on your journey.

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Thanks, you too! I'm trying to have mine in Charlotte so hopefully it'll all go through very fast

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Hi!!! I went to my information session nov 30, had my appt monday, and i'm having surgery jan 24. i'm self pay so i may be a little different! good luck!!

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I'm trying my insurance out first and if they deny then I'll go self pay as well. Thanks for the info and good luck with your surgery.

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