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  1. Thread: Negativity

    by Alycat
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    Re: Negativity

    My surgery is 2 weeks from Wednesday. I can't believe it's finally here. I don't think my family thought I'd go through with it. As it got closer, and I kept getting cleared for all my appointments...
  2. Thread: Negativity

    by Alycat
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    Re: Negativity

    I am going through the same BS as you. I am scheduled for surgery on the 22nd and I barely have any support. Aside from the negative comments about how dangerous the surgery is, I'm not "obese" when...
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    Just got my surgery date!

    Hi everyone. I joined back in June 2016 when I began my journey and started all my pre-op clearance appointments. Well today I got the call that I'm all cleared and scheduled my surgery for 2/22. Can...
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    Obesity Action Coalition - Can I appeal?

    Hi everyone. I am at the very end of getting all my clearance appointments completed and am hoping to get sleeved by February. My insurance has a specific exclusion for Bariatric services but I was...
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    Re: Just beginning the journey

    Hi everyone. I've finally gotten the money together to do self pay for gastric sleeve. I am just about finishing up with my appointments to get cleared and hoping to have surgery in January or...
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    Re: Surgery denied. Is this the end?

    Ugh! I'm so confused and aggravated. I can't believe I would actually have to gain weight in order to get my insurance to cover weight loss surgery. That is just beyond ridiculous. I just wish I had...
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    Re: Surgery denied. Is this the end?

    If I decided to go the Mexico route, do I have to have someone come with me? I know it sounds crazy to do it alone, but I'm not sure I have anyone who would support my decision and come with me. I'm...
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    Re: Surgery denied. Is this the end?

    xtalbling that is what my problem is. I don't think anyone will support me going to Mexico to have the surgery. Especially my husband. So I'm in a bit of a bind. I know the rest of my family will...
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    Re: Surgery denied. Is this the end?

    Did you have your surgery in Mexico? If so, how long were you there for? You actually have me considering it and I never thought I'd travel that far but that's what I'm willing to do if I have to....
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    Re: Surgery denied. Is this the end?

    Thank you for responding. My blood pressure and cholesterol are normal. I'm trying to get a letter of support from my primary doctor and two other doctors. I already have my GYN and psychiatrist...
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    Surgery denied. Is this the end?

    Hi everyone. Still a newbie here and I went to a seminar last night and it really got me excited. I have a BMI of 37 with severe sleep apnea and according to my insurance, I met the criteria for...
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    Just beginning the journey

    Hi everyone. This is the first time I'm posting so excuse my lack of knowledge on all the abbreviations. I am just starting out. I'm going to a seminar on Wednesday held by Fairfield Bariatrics. I...
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    Re: Anyone from New Haven, CT Area?

    I am from Stamford and going to attend the seminar given by Fairfield Bariatrics on Wednesday. I've been told to go to Dr. Floch by so many people! Right now I'm just hoping and praying to get the...
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