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I got Pre-registered at the hospital today and paid my $1,200 co-pay (ouch!) they said everything is a go for April 8th. I managed to start back on my exercise routine today too....I had been slacking. The Celebrate Vitamins I ordered came today. I got the chewable multi, Calcium, and Iron. I already have some sub-lingual b-12 from my PCP. I also got my tubs of Syntrax Nectar Protein Powder for the 2-week clear liquid stage post-op--fuzzy navel and Twisted cherry flavors. getting everything ready makes me less anxious.

OUCH is right!! I dont have to pay anything up front, just set up a payment plan. At least this is what the nurse told me, I guess I better make sure at my appt on the 27th. ^_^ It does feel good to be getting ready huh? I only need a food scale, (do I REALLY need?), and some new flip flops for the hospital! (i hate slippers)

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All of this payment stuff is starting to freak me out! I haven't been told anything about making any kind of payments... I thought that's what the insurance coverage was for? Should i be freakinf out and selling my car or something? Lol 12 days!!! Can't even believe it!

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Thank god i only have a $50 copay

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Hi! I am Amber, I am 27, and this is my first post here. I will be having surgery in April, and will find out the exact date this week. I am going through a military hospital and had several requirements to take care of before my final appt. 3psych visits, 4 nutrition visits, visits to a wellness center, and with the surgeon. Started the process on Jan. 23rd, so it hasn't taken all that long. Was able to forgo the 6-month diet since it is being done on post. I am so excited! This can't happen soon enough. I have chosen to not tell people about the surgery(other than my husband and mom). I am the "fat" one in a family of skinnies, lol, not looking to be judged or be called lazy. Pre-op diet is is 2 weeks of calorie restricted food consumption, then the typical post-op diet. I'm not going to lie, I just really want to be "skinny", tired of being the chunky mom at my daughters school. I have no co-morbidities, and technically no longer qualify for the surgery since I have lost a bit of weight, luckily the go by my initial weigh-in which put me at 40.1 bmi. I wasn't overweight until I got married. Wow, this seems more like a biography, lol. Well, here's to looking better and feeling better about ourselves!

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Please add me to April 4 surgery date! I am so excited I have a count down on my phone now! Fast approaching! Can't wait!

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All of this payment stuff is starting to freak me out! I haven't been told anything about making any kind of payments... I thought that's what the insurance coverage was for? Should i be freakinf out and selling my car or something? Lol 12 days!!! Can't even believe it!

Yes me to they havent told me if I need some up front freaking out a bit

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I HOPE to have a date for April! I been in the "pre-op" process for 10 months now' date=' THANKS TO MY INSURANCE! :( So, fingers crossed! *_*

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Mine are crossed!

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Mine are crossed!

Good luck

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All of this payment stuff is starting to freak me out! I haven't been told anything about making any kind of payments... I thought that's what the insurance coverage was for? Should i be freakinf out and selling my car or something? Lol 12 days!!! Can't even believe it!

Yea, no one has said anything about me paying anything up front either. Hopefully they will just bill US, and we can pay monthly

Jessica. can't wait to start this journey. Approved, waiting on a date!!! follow me on Twitter: @skinnyjess2013

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Yea' date=' no one has said anything about me paying anything up front either. Hopefully they will just bill US, and we can pay monthly

Jessica. can't wait to start this journey. Approved, waiting on a date!!! follow me on Twitter: @skinnyjess2013[/quote']

I hope they can just bill us

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I am scheduled for April 9th!

Yeah good job

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I am scheduled for April 9th!

Yeah good job

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Hi! I am Amber' date=' I am 27, and this is my first post here. I will be having surgery in April, and will find out the exact date this week. I am going through a military hospital and had several requirements to take care of before my final appt. 3psych visits, 4 nutrition visits, visits to a wellness center, and with the surgeon. Started the process on Jan. 23rd, so it hasn't taken all that long. Was able to forgo the 6-month diet since it is being done on post. I am so excited! This can't happen soon enough. I have chosen to not tell people about the surgery(other than my husband and mom). I am the "fat" one in a family of skinnies, lol, not looking to be judged or be called lazy. Pre-op diet is is 2 weeks of calorie restricted food consumption, then the typical post-op diet. I'm not going to lie, I just really want to be "skinny", tired of being the chunky mom at my daughters school. I have no co-morbidities, and technically no longer qualify for the surgery since I have lost a bit of weight, luckily the go by my initial weigh-in which put me at 40.1 bmi. I wasn't overweight until I got married. Wow, this seems more like a biography, lol. Well, here's to looking better and feeling better about ourselves![/quote']

Welcome! I completely understand where your coming from. I too haven't told that many ppl I am having it done. Basically my mom and kids and a few close friends. Not cuz I'm ashamed but because I feel its my decision and no one elses business lol I wish you well and good luck!

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Please add me to April 4 surgery date! I am so excited I have a count down on my phone now! Fast approaching! Can't wait!

Haha I have a countdown on my phone as well! I'm the day after you :) good luck to u. Soooo excited

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