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luckyme2g    35

luckyme2g
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Today I officially finished all of my pre-op requirements! The results should be in by the end of the week, then my coordinator has to compile it all and I will be submitted for insurance approval. So exciting!

So far I have done:

Seminar

Pre-op consult

Chest x ray

Nutritionist visit

EKG

Psych eval

sleep study

7 vials of blood work and the h pylori breath test

Pre-op support group

I know you all have done it and it isn't a huge deal, but that is a lot to me. I am serious about getting my health back. I can't wait for the next phase!

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Every step you take towards your goal is important and it is a huge deal. I chickened out on my first attempt to do the surgery. It took me another month before I realized I needed it and committed.

Today I officially finished all of my pre-op requirements! The results should be in by the end of the week, then my coordinator has to compile it all and I will be submitted for insurance approval. So exciting!

So far I have done:
Seminar
Pre-op consult
Chest x ray
Nutritionist visit
EKG
Psych eval
sleep study
7 vials of blood work and the h pylori breath test
Pre-op support group

I know you all have done it and it isn't a huge deal, but that is a lot to me. I am serious about getting my health back. I can't wait for the next phase!

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