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Hello everyone the journey begins!

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Started my journey in June. My ins required me to do 3months of counseling. I've done all of my steps they asked me to do. Now on the 9/17 I turn everything in and wait to get approved. I nervous though. Help me guys.

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Thx Laura-ven. Where are you in your journey??

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Thx Laura-ven. Where are you in your journey??

I had my surgery last November. So I've been around awhile :)

I remember waiting for the insurance approval though. And it was nerve wracking :)

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I also did the 3 month prep course for my insurance and remember I couldn't sleep waiting to turn in my paperwork! It only took 2 days for an approval and now I'm getting sleeved tomorrow! Whew! Time passes so quickly your date will be here be4 u know it'

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Did you have Cigna?? 2 days? That's fast. I thought it took about 2 weeks

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Laura-ven. How much have you lost??

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I was submitted to ins last week. waiting waiting is the hardest part. I have anthem. good luck to you.

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That's great.

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I also did the 3 month prep course for my insurance and remember I couldn't sleep waiting to turn in my paperwork! It only took 2 days for an approval and now I'm getting sleeved tomorrow! Whew! Time passes so quickly your date will be here be4 u know it'

Good luck to you tomorrow!

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Lmarie what kind of pre op diet did you have?

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I don't go tomorrow. I go on the 17th to turn all of my stuff in.

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