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I have completed all my preliminary tests - just need to meet with my nutritionist 6 months to meet the BCBS MN requirements. I plan to enjoy the summer and build up my muscle mass so I don't get too flabby when the weight falls off.

Like wise, I been drinking Protein, exercising, just preparing myself I am ready !!!!!

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I just started my journey April 3rd. I am now doing all the test I have 3 test left. The psychological, endoscopy and a EKG which I the last 3 appointments with the next 3 weeks. I can't wait for August/September to have my sleeve. I'm so excited. I was going to do the last year but I was not ready. Now I'm so ready to do this.

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That's awesome for everybody. I'm almost half way through my process. I have my 3rd of 6 supervised diet appointments next week. Then I only have my May, June, and July visits left and then it can be submitted. I've lost and gained during these 3 months but have tried my best and learned so much thus far about Protein first, staying hydrated, Vitamins, portion size etc. I'm really excited for a second chance and am really looking forward to it.

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I started my journey a month ago and just had my first follow up / weigh in with my surgeon today. So far I've lost 9 pounds so I am excited about that. I'm hoping to have my surgery around September once I jump through all these hurdles for the insurance company. Good luck everyone!!

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Im one and a half months into the process of getting the sleeve. I'm finding it hard to get my butt moving to go for walks.

I also was a huge ice cream eater which I stopped eating it a while ago. Just yesterday I bought some and ate it then I was so mad at myself. I'm I know I should start out like 10 minutes a day. I guess I just needed to get that off my chest.

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I have to complete a 6 month physician documented & supervised diet and hope to have an Aug. / Sept. date, as well. I've been going crazy fulfilling all kinds of tests. How about you?

Me too. I have an EKG and psychology test left. I will complete mt test within the next two weeks.

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So far I've completed

- seminar

- consultation

- Blood work / EKG

- sleep study

- 1st NUT visit

- next week is my 2nd NUT , so I am trying to get it out the way

I have been even trying different shakes, started on my Vitamins, Biotin etc..... even learning to sip Water and not gulp

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I just attended my first appointment with the nutritionist. My insurance requires 3 month supervised diet and pysch visit, so I'm hoping for a Sept/Oct surgery. I'm excited, but nervous! Good luck to you all.

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I just finished all my pre op test. I have my dietary and exercise classes. Dietary is monthly and exercise is twice a week.

I see my surgeon again in June.

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I just attended my first appointment with the nutritionist. My insurance requires 3 month supervised diet and pysch visit, so I'm hoping for a Sept/Oct surgery. I'm excited, but nervous! Good luck to you all.

I wish I had to wait 3months. Six months is a long time...at least for it is.

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Hi Everyone! I am hoping to have my sleeve surgery before the fall. I received my referral on 4/29 and I have my consult/seminar on 5/13. Words cannot express how excited I am to get started. Best wishes to everyone going through the journey! Hopefully, we can keep each other motivated and encouraged. All the best.

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Hi Everyone! I am hoping to have my sleeve surgery before the fall. I received my referral on 4/29 and I have my consult/seminar on 5/13. Words cannot express how excited I am to get started. Best wishes to everyone going through the journey! Hopefully, we can keep each other motivated and encouraged. All the best.

Do you have to do the 6 month wait ?

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I go tomorrow for my consultation and seminar. To my knowledge I will not have to do a six month wait but I am not totally sure. I will definitely update my status tomorrow night. Do you?

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I go tomorrow for my consultation and seminar. To my knowledge I will not have to do a six month wait but I am not totally sure. I will definitely update my status tomorrow night. Do you?

Yes I have to wait 6 month my last class isn't until Sept 2, 2014 so I guess after that they will submit paper work hoping to get schedule in Sept or at least the 1st week of Oct

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