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... and screaming at the mailbox yesterday. I GOT MY APPROVAL LETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!

My surgeon's office called me to tell me they were sending in the paperwork the afternoon of 9/3 (the thurs before labor day) and I was sent a letter dated 9/8 (the tues after labor day) saying I was approved!!!!

Federal BCBS Basic plan rocks!

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Congratulations to you!! You must be very excited. Hope all goes well for you. I am very happy with my band and have had no problems.

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123crod- I'm so happy that you like your band. It reassures me that this is the right decision for me.

smmajc11- Congrats! Sorry I can't help with the liquid diet. Luckly my surgeon said that I don't need to be on one before surgery. I keep reading on the boards and the folks on here are so full of help.

Good luck!

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Congrats to you!!! I just got my approval last Friday and was so excited I even cried a little too.

Only a couple weeks till surgery!! How exciting. I'm next week and can't wait!

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Congrats! We are here for you!

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CONGRATS!!! How wonderful!

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Congratulations! Keep us posted!

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... and screaming at the mailbox yesterday. I GOT MY APPROVAL LETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!

My surgeon's office called me to tell me they were sending in the paperwork the afternoon of 9/3 (the thurs before labor day) and I was sent a letter dated 9/8 (the tues after labor day) saying I was approved!!!!

Federal BCBS Basic plan rocks!

Congratulations! You sure sound excited! Sort of like winning the lottery only better. . . you'll actually get results with this one ! :laugh:

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congrats! this must be so exciting for you :laugh:

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WOO -HOO !!!!

Isn't that a great feeling...

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Hey Vic-I was just banded 8/31-I'm also a federal BCBS from KY. My surgery went well, no pain, some discomfort-anesthesia made me sick as a DOG, but that only lasted a few hours--you will do great-CONGRATS on starting ylour "new" life!!!!

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I am so happy for you! I was banded two weeks ago, and it is not bad at all. Remember, this is a life changing experience. Go out and Celebrate your success!

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Thank you all! I really love all of the information, tips, and most of all support that I get from everyone here.

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