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Hi again all! I had my first consultation appointment on Tuesday the 22nd, and it went very well. I need to set up an appointment with a therapist to do my preop stuff, get a few preop tests done, and do a sleep test for the dr. I need to send in previous medical history so they can send in my stuff for insurance approval. If approved, I could have surgery in February or March!! But... I have to come up with my out of pocket cost the week before surgery, (at least 80% of it) which could be at a maximum of $1600.. Ugh.. Saving as much as I can...

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WOOO HOO!! I just called on a whim to see if I can get in any earlier than APRIL for my consultation and what wonderful surprise - they had a cancellation and got me in for DECEMBER 23!!!!

EEEEeeeEEeeEE!!! :)

**INSERT my Carlton dance here**

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Abbie...are you going to the support group meeting at Sartori Hospital on December 5th? I will be there for sure.

Mindi in Waterloo

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I'm not sure yet Mindi. Feel free to add me on Facebook! My name is "Abbie Lynn" on Facebook.< /p>

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WOOO HOO!! I just called on a whim to see if I can get in any earlier than APRIL for my consultation and what wonderful surprise - they had a cancellation and got me in for DECEMBER 23!!!!

EEEEeeeEEeeEE!!! :)

**INSERT my Carlton dance here**

Awesome!

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I'm very excited to share that I have my surgery date!!! Wed December 28th! So excited!

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Congrats nana!!!

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