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after all my stressing I just got off of the phone with Horizon BC/BS and IM APPROVED..

im so happy..and i guess quite honestly i cant complain Horizon wasnt that bad. Submitted Feb 15th..Feb 27th they wanted additional information and March 5th IM APPROVED..

for those of you that have already gone through surgery what should i bring and buy and blah blah blah...sorry im just so excited i cant even think correctly..

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Wooooo hooooo!!! Congrats!!!!

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Woot woot! Congrats! The best thing you can do now is stock up on Protein Shakes and/or powders and other stuff for the liquid phase of your post op diet. You might not feel like getting out to the store for a few days after surgery. I brought slippers, socks, a change of clothes, books, my laptop, makeup and toiletries to the hospital. All I really used was my toothbrush, deodorant and change of clothes for the trip home. You will probably sleep a lot so don't bring too much stuff that you'll have to worry about trudging all the way back home.

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My NUT suggested I pick up "the idiots guide to eating well after weight loss surgery"...I ordered it today...in case u are in to reading!!

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I am into reading but since im going to school i havent had much time for reading other then school stufff. but i will look into getting the book for reference..thanks

yea i was thinking just bringing a change of clothes , toothbrush and cellphone ( lol).. at least its just an overnight stay i hate being in the hospital. when i had my kids i wanted out that day.

some people have told me sugar free Jello , chicken broth and popsicles.. idk.. nutrionist told me to get Isopure..the clear liquid Protein

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Congrats!! What a Wonderful feeling!!!!!!!

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thank you...

still cant believe this is all happening..

saw my dr in beginning of jan...got all my clearances done in a month.. submitted to insurance ..they asked for paperwork what ive been doing to lose weight this past year and they misplaced my psy clearance..and BAM im 8 days away from having my life completly change.. and for the better

all to surreal that this is happening

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I went 3 weeks ago and got approved for a revision and sleeve just got a call today I was shocked. Just curiou how much do we still pay usually out of pocket??

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Idk im thinking if they dont say anything then we dont owe anything.. my insurance didnt say anything to me..just gave me my approval number

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Congratulations! I just got approval myself! Good luck!

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idk im only assuming since they didnt say anything its a good thing..usually when your gonna owe money they let you know right away...lol

woohoo for approvals...congrats to you too

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I called the ins company. I only have to pay up to 2900. That is fabulous to me. I feel so great about it all. Congrats to you all as well. It is a Wonderful feeling....

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      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
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