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Starting the process

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zenmagic    7

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I am starting my process as well. I met with my doctor yesterday. So I am in the process of scheduling the appointments and losing the required 20lbs on my own.

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iMav    3

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I just confirmed health insurance coverage and am awaiting paperwork in the mail. Once I send that in and the surgical center validates my insurance coverage, my first appointment will be scheduled. (So, I am WAY early in the process) :)

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~Pam~64~    15

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I'm on my 3rd month diet. Lost 20lbs so far

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jennmonterrozo    139

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I'm early in the process too. I've met with the surgeon and had my seminar a few weeks ago. The following week I met with my NUT for the first of 3 visits. On Tuesday I have my psych eval. My requires 90 days with NUT will be August 31 then we can submit to insurance and get my endoscopy and X-ray scheduled as well as my surgery. Hoping to have surgery before October 1 as that's when my deductible will reset and I'm close to meeting it now!

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iMav    3

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Cool. The scheduler that called me said my insurance has no real requirements, so my timeframe will be dictated solely by what the hospital requires.

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shanoutlaw    21

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Cool. The scheduler that called me said my insurance has no real requirements, so my timeframe will be dictated solely by what the hospital requires.

-=iMav=-

Super cool! I actually scheduled two appointments in one day, e.g. psych and Nutrition, in order to speed things up. Keep me updated and if i can help in any way, let me know!

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iMav    3

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I have 3 appointments on July 12. Surgeon, psych testing, and dietician.

On July 18 I have a follow up with the psychologist.

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