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Hi all, looking for people in the area interested out who have experienced the sleeve. I'm four days post opt and super excited, would love to meet people who are experiencing similar things as a mini support system. Both give and receive support of course. Talk to you soon

Dstined4gr8tnes

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Hi, where in MD are you? I haven't had my surgery yet, 1 more dr visit on 6/4/13 before insurance approval submission and surgery scheduled.

Congrats on your post op status. I can't wait to be there.

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Baltimore county although I am considering moving to harford. June it's right around the corner I'm excited for you. Where are you?

Dstined4gr8tnes

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In Baltimore County too. Where did you have surgery? I'm treating though the program at GBMC.

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I'm full of emotions! I'm excited, anxious, nervous, etc.

I just want to get insurance approval. I have CareFirst MD who only began approving this procedure for people under 50BMI in March of this year.

I'm between 36-37 w/co-morbidities. I fit the revised criteria, but until I see it say "Approved" on paper, I won't be able to relax.

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Oh wow, I didn't know they had those restrictions. My bmi is in the 60s, but I will pray for the approved notice as well! I'm sure it's already in the making

Dstined4gr8tnes

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Prayers are always welcome. Thank you. You are on your way. We will have to keep each other updated. I'll say my prayers for you as well. :)

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Hello All, I am a newbie. Still trying to learn how to use this site.

I'm also in Baltimore county. I just started the wls program with Kaiser 8/1 and am also a little worried about the insurance process. I was told I have kaiser select so I get to choose between GBMC or Hopkins Bayview for the surgery.

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Hello fellow lady sleevers in Maryland. Im new. Name is Tasha. Im pre-op. Don't have a set date yet due to waiting on insurance Ofcourse. But i live in Baltimore city heading to the county. Im going to have my surgery at Bayview with Dr. Hein Nguyen. I do hope that it will be no longer then October of this year. I will pray for you ladies a speedy process and great recovery as well as a wonderful new life in your new bodies.

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