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Done Deal
I had my surgery 8/20. Sleeve w/hiatal hernia repair. The hernia repair is giving me the most problems, but I have to say that this is going much, much, much easier than I anticipated. I have not had any nausea, I'm getting my fluids in without problems and taking protein well. I've been told Day 3 post-op is sometimes the…
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Submitted, Approved, Results visit!
Hi! My paperwork for insurance was submitted last Thursday, I found out Monday I was approved and I had my results visit today. I'm scheduled for surgery 8/20/14. It's been a whirlwind!! My doctor mentioned a new surgery that he's doing, and he mentioned that it's part of a clinical research. IHe called it SIPS and…
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Submitted to insurance!
Well, the process keeps on going! I was submitted to my insurance on Thursday for approval. I called and they said they are working on a 24-72 business hour turnaround. I should know by Tuesday! I'm still detached and waiting for something to go wrong, can't believe that I might actually have this surgery. Weird, right?
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I have a few minutes ...
Hi! I've been a lurker around here for a while, finally decided to post. I have a few minutes before I have to leave for my required pre-op sleep study. Today was a full day. I began the day with my ultrasound, followed that with chest x-rays, then an upper GI study and finally an EKG. I had time for a quick lunch and then…
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A gym story
Sometimes it's not easy to share things that happen in life because doing so means also sharing parts of myself that are uncomfortable to share. But, there are times when someone does something in your life that is more important than the discomfort of sharing things you'd prefer to keep to yourself. Yesterday, that…
