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I just want everyone to know today I received my surgery date which is 10/29/12. I have serveral appointments to make, prep for a 2 week fast and shopping for essentials after surgery. I am excited. I have bcbs insurance and after all paperwork was submitted it only took 3 days for approval.

I want everyone who participates in responses and post thier journeys (good or bad) how informative and extremely helpful it has been to me. Truly if you are not a participant in this journey, most people can never understand where we have to go mentally and physically. For you pre and post sleevers I congradulate and honor your presence for truly you are people of courage, insight, preservance and you dared to dream that your lives count! I will be posting various aspects of my journey! I welcome your comments.

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Hello and congratulations on getting your date ! I'm preop as well surgery set for November 30th in Mexico.

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I have BCBS also. My paperwork was submitted on Monday. I hope I get the good news as quickly as you did! Best of luck to you.

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all paperwork was submitted it only took 3 days for approval.

chris54

great turn around from insurance - you must feel great

good luck with your last few appointments

have a great WLS

speedy recovery

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