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My sleeve surgery was just approved... August 16th is the big day. Lapband did not work for me and has been nothing but trouble. I am scared and excited to have this surgery. I can't explain why..... Just very scared, those " what ifs" have alway gotten me. :/

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Congratulations! I found that thinking about the "what if I don'ts" helps me when I am feeling fearful or anxious. What if I don't have this surgery then....I can't chase my kiddos....feel better physically (hip and back pain)....die early from a heart attack walking up the stairs. Morbid maybe, but it helps me. Good luck with your surgery :)

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Disneymomma4

woo hoo

you've been approved

your new healthier, happier long life is ahead of you :)

you are not the first, and won't be the last that has conflicting emotion pre-WLS

most/me/all have been there done that

scared/anxious/nervous et al - goes along with having any surgery

and this particular surgery ...........starting a new life - can be nerve racking :(

wishing you all the best :)

good luck

ps you accidentally posted twice - so i replied twice ;)

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Now I'm confused. I got my phone call on Monday 6/18 from my surgeons office sayings surgery was approved but in the mail today (6/21) I got a letter from my insurance company date 6/13 saying that they want more documentation and if they don't have it by 7/27 then they can't do anything?!? My surgery is scheduled for 8/9. I guess I will be calling my surgeons office on Monday to make sure everything is on track. I want this Lapband out :/

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Ooooh me too im august 14th SUPER EXCITED!!!

Congrats to you, you'll do super gr8, its my bday on 14th as well, lol, so I'll b making a bday wish for your gr8 success. God Bless! Dee Dee

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Keep on the insurance company. Call then everyday if you have too.

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