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I wouldnt it. Because u are basically good to go.

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Thanks for all the advice its nice to have someone to talk to who has been there... can you tell me about your surgery?

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Thanks for all the advice its nice to have someone to talk to who has been there... can you tell me about your surgery?

I had my surgery on 8/8/12. My starting weight was 376, and i was diagnosed with all the extra fixings. Diabetes, high cholestrol, high blood pressure, thyroid issues and more. My surgery was really smooth, i had one complication three weeks after a spent a week in the hospital. Ive been good since then. As of my last weigh in on Friday i am done to 271! I feel great! My energy level is up, my confidence is through the roof. Unfortunately b4 my surgery i did not know about thos forum, i went in to this blind. I did not know anyone else who went through this and i did i did not know what expect. The only i regret is not doing this sooner. Don't worry the whole process is not as complicated as it seems. Just be on top of what ur surgeon request of you and you will be ok.

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Wow congrats on the weight loss that is great. My sis n law actually turned me on to this site. She is doing the sleeve I'm dong bypass. So we are doung this together. But its great to have people who have actually done it to talk to. Thanks

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Did medipass pay for your nutritionists visit?

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No

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Hey how long did it take medipass to approve you once you were submitted?

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Hey how long did it take medipass to approve you once you were submitted?

The process was fast. It took about 3 month from start to finish.

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Cool. I've seen my nut 2x. She said my last time will be just a weigh in when I meet with the surgeon may 16th. I see the psychiatrist on 4/22. I'm nervous but excited. I was just wondering how long it takes to be approve once submitted.

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Cool. I've seen my nut 2x. She said my last time will be just a weigh in when I meet with the surgeon may 16th. I see the psychiatrist on 4/22. I'm nervous but excited. I was just wondering how long it takes to be approve once submitted.

What insurance do you have and what doctor are you using ?

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What insurance do you have and what doctor are you using ?

living4myself_gb1-21-13:

I have medipass. I'm seeing dr. Thomas bass in fort myers

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My friend did her sleeve with Dr. Bass. He is great! She had private insurance. Medipass only pays for gastric bypass.

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That's what I want is the bypass.

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