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After years of contemplation, months of research, and finally seeing a coworker get bypass i decided to go for it in January. Going to use hope bariatrics i think. I changed my insurance to anthem bcbs and i signed up for a $2500 hcsa so I'll have the money on January one. I called to make an appointment but its too early. They said call in November.

I know I'll be approved 5'5" 350ish pounds

Anyone near Pittsburgh thinking 2014 is the year?

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Congrats on making this step! Im not in Pittsburg but am in State College Pa, my surgery is Oct 30 thru Geisinger.....Good Luck to you!!

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After years of contemplation' date=' months of research, and finally seeing a coworker get bypass i decided to go for it in January. Going to use hope bariatrics i think. I changed my insurance to anthem bcbs and i signed up for a 2500 hcsa so I'll have the money on January one. I called to make an appointment but its too early. They said call in November.

I know I'll be approved 5'5" 350ish pounds

Anyone near Pittsburgh thinking 2014 is the year?[/quote']

I'm in the Scranton/Wilkes Barre area in PA. 2014 is my year!!! December will mark the 6th month in my six month program so I'm hoping for a January surgery date...no later than February. Fingers crossed. Good luck to you and welcome aboard the weight loss train!!!

(Pre op) sw 341~cw 319~gw 140

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Hi Tina I'm using hope bariatrics. My surgery is 2/28

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