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I just had my "last" test. I also had many hoops. I started in August of last year. I know more about the inside of my body than I ever have had before.

I finally have insurance approval and I'm waiting for Phillippe Quilici's office to set a surgery date.

I'm hoping for a date in July or August at the latest.

It is so great to have people to share this strange journey with.

Thanks,

Sallie

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I am fairly certain I will be in August as well....but I dont want to jinx it so....let's just say I'm being nosy! LOL

P.S. How do you get the August 2009 thread officially under the sub forum? I am asking unofficially, of course! ; )

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My user name is no longer "njs". Changed it to "nancyjean" permanently. I'm new at using this, can you tell????

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Hello! Just got my aproval and my surgery date is Aug 7th. my bff is getting her's done on the 4th. nervous about the preop diet. im sure i'll do fine. i have hypoglycemia and afraid of feeling crappy inbetween shakes and diner :tongue_smilie:

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Hi, It's Nancy from MA.

Nice to see that our group has grown to 7 of us so far! I have all my final appointments before surgery on July 20th. Pre-registration at hospital and meet with the anesthesiologist at 9:30 AM, the surgeon at 11:30 AM, the psychologist at 3:00 PM and then ALL DONE till my surgery on August 4th. Yeah!!!!

We'll be able to all help each other! Yeah!:thumbdown:

I agree. looking forward to helping one another through our weight loss journey. once and for all!!!:tongue_smilie:

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My Blue Cross of MA authorization came in the mail today!! Yippeeee! :) 29 more days till I get banded!!!!

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Congrats Nancy!! That is sooo exciting, I am counting the days until I get mine! It won't feel real until then.

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Thanks knwitham! Do you have Blue Cross of MA? My surgeon gave me the impression that there's no problem with them...

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Nancy, No I have aetna...they've been a little bit of pain to deal with so far, but hopefully the rest will be smooth sailing!

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I am fairly certain I will be in August as well....but I dont want to jinx it so....let's just say I'm being nosy! LOL

P.S. How do you get the August 2009 thread officially under the sub forum? I am asking unofficially, of course! ; )

Me Too! I have my last PCP visit next week and then just have to get the paperwork to Aetna and wait for approval. I am hoping for an early August date if all goes well.

Hi all, I am from Central IL, and my surgery is scheduled for August 7th ,in Champaign IL,

Hey! I am originally from Champaign! Grew up there, went to the U of I, and my parents and other family is still there.

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I'm scheduled for surgery on August 20th. BUT, insurance changed July 1st. Dr's office is assuring me no problem with changes in insurance coverage. One more test to be done the pulmonology, very nervous with this test but no pain no lose.

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hi guys.. im maria from long island.. i just went to the surgeon today and did all my final signing and stuff like that... i am now awaiting approval from the insurance... so i am pretty sure i will be an August Bandster!!! YAY!!! US!!!!

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hi guys.. im maria from long island.. i just went to the surgeon today and did all my final signing and stuff like that... i am now awaiting approval from the insurance... so i am pretty sure i will be an August Bandster!!! YAY!!! US!!!!

hey there. what dr are you using and what insurance? just curious

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