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@@leep732

Ok. That's what he said $600.00 but everything else was covered. I already had two required appt scheduled for this month. Dr. Patel was so nice and went over everything. His staff was very nice as well. I just wish I would of done this sooner because I do all the running around with my children for sports.

Did you have to fast for pre op?

Yes I did but truthfully I got to wear the liquid diet was not bad I never felt hungry. So the 12 hours before surget was no big deal I recommend premier Protein shake a when they start your pre diet it's important to loose as much as possible before surgery so that the liver is smaller
I do have a fatty liver so I know I probably will have to fast also. Did you have to do a sleep study?

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@ Mrs Bailey

Do you have to pay any fees with your insurance ?

hey, no everything is 100% covered for me through Horizon NJ Health!

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Hey all! Getting closer to the big day. Just curious, how long did it take to get the approval?

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I used Dr Felix Geller for psyche. Had to pay because HNJH doesn't cover psyche. My nutritionist was Dr Fried. He's covered under HNJH, but didn't really give me any info regarding nutrition. I am now three days post op. Feeling ok. It was pretty easy to get approved. I think I might be the only one that checks this forum now. I'm answering my own questions!

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I'm still following....seminar is Monday...the journey begins!

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I used Dr Felix Geller for psyche. Had to pay because HNJH doesn't cover psyche. My nutritionist was Dr Fried. He's covered under HNJH, but didn't really give me any info regarding nutrition. I am now three days post op. Feeling ok. It was pretty easy to get approved. I think I might be the only one that checks this forum now. I'm answering my own questions!

How much did you pay

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How much did you pay

It was $300, but that was my only out of pocket expense

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Where is that one located? ?

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@@leep732

Ok. That's what he said $600.00 but everything else was covered. I already had two required appt scheduled for this month. Dr. Patel was so nice and went over everything. His staff was very nice as well. I just wish I would of done this sooner because I do all the running around with my children for sports.

Did you have to fast for pre op?

Yes I did but truthfully I got to wear the liquid diet was not bad I never felt hungry. So the 12 hours before surget was no big deal I recommend premier Protein shake a when they start your pre diet it's important to loose as much as possible before surgery so that the liver is smaller
I do have a fatty liver so I know I probably will have to fast also. Did you have to do a sleep study?

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No I did not had smooth sailing through out my journey have dropped about 65 pounds I don't weight in till the support meetings third wed of every mouth have you been yet I may have seen you

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Hazlet I think

Where in Hazlet? I wish I knew that then. I live in middletown

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Oh...I'm in south Jersey...guess the search begins I suppose.

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