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Venting since y’all will understand- I started my journey in October, and with my insurance, I could have gotten all done by Christmas. I waited though because I wanted my insurance to start over as I’ve got another procedure to do this year anyway. Plus, I didn’t want to rush into such a life changing surgery. I’ve lost 30lbs, did everything “on schedule “, educated myself and changed some habits. Tested positive for H Pylori and did so many antibiotics, I should have killed any bacteria in a 5 mile radius. Avoided COVID - even when my oldest tested positive - and didn’t even have my usual November sinus issues. Started my pre-op diet yesterday for my surgery on 3/3. Now, I have a cold!!!! ARGH!!!!!!!!!!! I’m going to get a rapid test for safety sake, but it feels like a regular head cold. If this puts off my surgery, I’m going to be so mad!!

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That stinks...I hope you can still get your surgery after all you have been thru.

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Oh man, that sucks. Take care.

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Oh man. Hopefully just a little cold and nothing more! Feel better and welcome to the club!!

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Hoping there are no big delays. Better to be safe if you have to wait, but I'm gonna cross my fingers and toes you get your surgery on schedule. Best Wishes!

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15 hours ago, Creekimp13 said:

Hoping there are no big delays. Better to be safe if you have to wait, but I'm gonna cross my fingers and toes you get your surgery on schedule. Best Wishes!

Thank you! Luckily after a few days of sniffles, it progressed pretty quickly so I'm all good! Now just to pass my COVID test on Monday. That would really suck to find out it was more than just the crappy weather. I didn't get tested because 72 hours later, I was all better!

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