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Hi!! I'm new to the group. Just started my pre-op certification and plan on having the sleeve surgery in Jan 2013. I'm super excited to begin my journey. I'm located in Stamford, CT. Anyone in my are in the group?

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Welcome! I am not in your area,but we are at the same place in the process!

I am 3 months into my 6 month medically supervised weight loss. Next week I am completing my psychological evaluations, PT, NP and nutrition appointments.

How is your process going so far?

Sincerely,

Sannah

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So far its been pretty good. I have a upper GI scheduled for next week. Def not looking forward to it :unsure:

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I'm a scary cat and avoided Upper GI in the past and when I did have it was a piece of cake..u will be sedated u will be fine painless

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I am 3 months into the process, as well. I am 37. I am looking to have surgery in Jan. So far, I have completed all my pre-op tests just need the 6 months completed. I, too, was nervous about upper GI but it wasn't Bad.

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I have done everything possible but my psychologist didn't answer my weight loss clinic call.. That was a month and a half ago..they told me when I went. They have me coming once a month until im sleeved.. Hopeful we get a call back soon..

Then they will send my letter to insurance company..then I will meet my surgeon..guess what then I will get a date..7 months in now!

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All my pre op visits are done my surgery is set for 1/22!! I'm on my second day of the pre op diet. This is tough!

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I'm new here. I just received phone approval and waiting on the approval letter to reach my doctor so that a date can be scheduled. Yay..I am excited.

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I'm new here. I just received phone approval and waiting on the approval letter to reach my doctor so that a date can be scheduled. Yay..I am excited.

That's GREAT NEWS!! I can't too share my good news when I get there.

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