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Hello everyone. I am so excited and shocked that my decision was so fast! My last weigh in was Tuesday 8/2 and today I recieved a call from my surgeons office saying that my insurance company (healthfirst) has approved the surgery!

I am beyond ready and anxious!!! My surgery is on Monday 8/15

Started my liquid diet on 7/31 and at first it was hard but now I'm like hello premier I love you lol!

This app has helped me out so much I have been reading lots and I hope everyone that is in the waiting game with insurance gets a response quickly! Positive vibes to all!

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Congratulations! That is such great news, and you are just one week away from your surgery date! Really excited for you! Which surgery are you having, and where?

I am still waiting on approval, I have RNY on August 18th at Duke.

Have you started packing your hospital bag?

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I hope you get a fast approval! And your date is next week too! Woohoo exicted for you as well!

I am having the sleeve done and with Dr.Andrade at South Shore (St.Johns) in Queens,NY.

No I haven't started I was so afraid of not getting approved but I will start that this week!

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