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@@tafuller What was your starting BMI? Did you have two years of weigh-ins, and were they over 40 BMI?

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My starting BMI was 46 and yes I had 2 years of weigh-in from this phentermine and B 12 diet I did back in 2010 and 2011. My bmi those years was just about 40

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I'm so happy for you. Have you scheduled yet? I'm on 5/11

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I called my coordinator this am and it's going to be the 18th or 19th...she will call me by this evening with the exact date and time!

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Congratulations! Exactly how many days did it take for Aetna approval?

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Ok thanks so much! I have pre-op class tomorrow along with weigh in so I'm just trying to stay below my starting weight so there's no net gain. I was 3.5 lbs under last week but just got my "monthly friend" and I usually gain four to five pounds during that so I'm stressing. Trying to keep my calories low until this appt is over!

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Thank you! I appreciate your encouragement! Good luck and congrats again.

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