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There are three things that could still spike my ability to have this surgery: My C-PAP, My Dietary Clearance, and My Insurance.

Frankly, my insurance should be the least of my worries since I have reviewed their requirements and so far, everything looks to be copacetic. However, it's always better to be overly cautious instead of overly lax.

My dietary clearance could also be an issue, as I don't know what this entails. None of the paperwork, the classes nor anything else indicates what this entails (apart from the requirement that I bring that binder I received from my surgeon's office). I have this scheduled for the 11th and I hope I've done everything right so far.

My C-PAP could be a stumbling block because of my previous provider, Pacific Pulmonary Services. They closed their office in my town and without an active C-PAP servicer, I need to find a new one. We're trying to get my C-PAP servicing switched over to Major Medical Supply, which is on Main Street (which is a much better and more accessible location than PPS was). They say insurance will approve them in a week but I still need to ensure that my physician signs the paperwork and releases the medical records. My doctor's office is notoriously bad with ensuring medical records get to places, so I am going to need to stay on top of this.

Apart from that, though, I'm working my ass off to make sure that this goes off without a hitch.

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There are three things that could still spike my ability to have this surgery: My C-PAP, My Dietary Clearance, and My Insurance.
Frankly, my insurance should be the least of my worries since I have reviewed their requirements and so far, everything looks to be copacetic. However, it's always better to be overly cautious instead of overly lax.
My dietary clearance could also be an issue, as I don't know what this entails. None of the paperwork, the classes nor anything else indicates what this entails (apart from the requirement that I bring that binder I received from my surgeon's office). I have this scheduled for the 11th and I hope I've done everything right so far.
My C-PAP could be a stumbling block because of my previous provider, Pacific Pulmonary Services. They closed their office in my town and without an active C-PAP servicer, I need to find a new one. We're trying to get my C-PAP servicing switched over to Major Medical Supply, which is on Main Street (which is a much better and more accessible location than PPS was). They say insurance will approve them in a week but I still need to ensure that my physician signs the paperwork and releases the medical records. My doctor's office is notoriously bad with ensuring medical records get to places, so I am going to need to stay on top of this.
Apart from that, though, I'm working my ass off to make sure that this goes off without a hitch.

Good luck.

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2 minutes ago, CoCo0273 said:


Good luck.

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Thanks. Pretty sure I'll need it.

I could very well be overreacting as usual but I've been working hard on getting this done for over a year and a half now. I just hope everything works out well.

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Thanks. Pretty sure I'll need it.
I could very well be overreacting as usual but I've been working hard on getting this done for over a year and a half now. I just hope everything works out well.

I'm sure it will.

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16 minutes ago, CoCo0273 said:


I'm sure it will.

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... I guess maybe it's because I'm an atheist or I know that docs that do these surgeries do a ton of them so there's very little risk of this happening, but I'm more scared of getting disqualified or screwing something up than I am dying on the table.

Maybe that's just because right now, the ball for this happening is still in my court. Maybe once I get insurance to agree to pay for this, I'll freak out a little more about the tiny risk of dying. :/

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To all those having surgery this morning (8/2). Good luck to you all. I have to be at the hospital at 7. Prayers for us all!

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7:30 for me! Will be thinking of you!


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... I guess maybe it's because I'm an atheist or I know that docs that do these surgeries do a ton of them so there's very little risk of this happening, but I'm more scared of getting disqualified or screwing something up than I am dying on the table.
Maybe that's just because right now, the ball for this happening is still in my court. Maybe once I get insurance to agree to pay for this, I'll freak out a little more about the tiny risk of dying. :/

I'm sure you won't do anything to get your disqualified. You've already worked so hard.

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To all those having surgery this morning (8/2). Good luck to you all. I have to be at the hospital at 7. Prayers for us all!

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8/2 is the big day for me too! I have to be at the hospital at 9am this morning. Getting excited! I wish all my fellow 8/2 sleevers the best of luck[emoji256] and smooth sailing[emoji569]️. [emoji868]


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On 7/31/2017 at 2:59 PM, CoCo0273 said:


Good luck my friend. I'm in this Thursday!

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Hi I'm getting sleeved on August 14th - had my pre administration meeting yesterday and all is on track. Fighting doubts since I've lost weight in the last six months, maybe I don't need it. I know I do so I'm just going to keep going !

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Hi I'm getting sleeved on August 14th - had my pre administration meeting yesterday and all is on track. Fighting doubts since I've lost weight in the last six months, maybe I don't need it. I know I do so I'm just going to keep going !

Hi Michelle, good for you keep it going! My GS surgery is tomorrow. I'm a bit nervous but determined to go through with it. Good luck on your journey!

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