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Hi all. I've been around here for about 8 months reading and posting here and there. I've done everything needed aside from pre op testing. Waiting on sleep study results. From reading my Aetna coverage- if I'm understanding it correctly- I will be covered 100% but be responsible for $150 a night at hospital . I'm so upset that I haven't lost anything during this pre op time. Ok 5 lbs. I keep asking the dr office for a tentative date. Apparently I'll get one once I meet with the surgeon again. I've read so much on here. I would like to think I'm ready but still nervous. I know it's normal. I've had one surgery in my life. Gallbladder removal. I hope it's like that. Painful at incisions but that's it. I've been enjoying everyone's stories and successes and I can't wait to be on the other side.

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May it be before this year's End! That Way you will be having a Bright New 2019❤🎁📆😝

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May it be before this year's End! That Way you will be having a Bright New 2019[emoji173][emoji320][emoji414][emoji13]
@frustr8 thank you. I enjoy your posts and appreciate all your positivity !

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Waiting is so frustrating, especially when all you want is to know WHEN it's going to happen! Hopefully it's this year or very early next year! When is your appointment with your doctor?

You can do all the reading in the world and still be nervous! it's major surgery, and being a little scared is completely normal. I journaled for the month or two prior and it really helped me work through it! ❤️ keep us updated!

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I'm going to my last dietitian and therapy session today. It's been a 6 month process for me. My weight has fluctuated the 6 month bc it's just been a trial and error of finding out what I need to do to be proactive in my weight loss journey. Congratulations on getting this far! You're almost there!

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If it makes you feel any better I have been on the pre-op liquid diet since Thanksgiving and I have actually GAINED weight! Ugh!! Good luck! My surgery is tomorrow, yours will be here before you know it!

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Waiting is so frustrating, especially when all you want is to know WHEN it's going to happen! Hopefully it's this year or very early next year! When is your appointment with your doctor?
You can do all the reading in the world and still be nervous! it's major surgery, and being a little scared is completely normal. I journaled for the month or two prior and it really helped me work through it! [emoji173]️ keep us updated!
I go see the surgeon again in 12/10. By then I assume my sleep study results will be in and I can get a date. I think st this point I may want to wait until early January as with everyone's vacation schedule it might be hard to get in before

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If it makes you feel any better I have been on the pre-op liquid diet since Thanksgiving and I have actually GAINED weight! Ugh!! Good luck! My surgery is tomorrow, yours will be here before you know it!
Oh No! I don't envy your pre op diet. My Dr only requires 1-2 days. Good luck on your surgery. Keep us updated!

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Yeah it's been terrible. Thank God for Jell-O lol. Will do :)

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17 minutes ago, Ellens531 said:

Wishing you a speedy recovery!! Where are you located?

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Thanks Ellen! I'm in Joplin, MO.

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3 hours ago, AnnaWallace said:

If it makes you feel any better I have been on the pre-op liquid diet since Thanksgiving and I have actually GAINED weight! Ugh!! Good luck! My surgery is tomorrow, yours will be here before you know it!

Congratulations and I wish you all the best and a speedy recovery. You will be on the losers bench as of tomorrow...yayyyyy 👍

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