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Old 03-27-2009, 06:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default 11 months and 26 days later...APPROVED!!!

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Finally, got the call today and the bonus is I was given the chance to fill a cancellation. Pre-op is April 2nd and Surgery is April 8th.

I don't want to discourage anyone about the time frame though. I had to deal with a new insurance change over as well as a 3 month wait for a new fiscal year and more vacation days, so I could actually take time off from work to have the surgery.
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Old 03-27-2009, 06:23 PM   #2 (permalink)
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CONGRATULATIONS Gina!!!!! I happy for you! You're a Florida girl so you have to represent for our state!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 03-27-2009, 06:57 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 03-27-2009, 07:26 PM   #4 (permalink)
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WTG Gina,,,I have been waiting to read those words (I'm Approved) from you since I came into the TT forum. I read all your posts and just couldnt believe all the problems you were were going through to get your approval. How grest that you were able to get a date so soon too. A well deserved congratulations to you!
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Old 03-27-2009, 10:07 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Congrats!! I too have been watching your post...soo happy for you
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Old 03-28-2009, 07:55 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Yay! Congratulations. Will be keeping you in my thiughts and prayers on April 8th!
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Old 03-28-2009, 09:25 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Default Yeh !!!

It took me 1 year to get to my GB
surgery too!
I had it last week, 3-19-09
down 10 lbs. feeling ok.
one incission is red so taking
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wonder if I can have my
mamogram this Monday?

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Old 03-28-2009, 01:06 PM   #8 (permalink)
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CONGRATULATIONS Gina!!!!! I happy for you! You're a Florida girl so you have to represent for our state!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sweet! I wish you much success
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WTG Gina,,,I have been waiting to read those words (I'm Approved) from you since I came into the TT forum. I read all your posts and just couldnt believe all the problems you were were going through to get your approval. How great that you were able to get a date so soon too. A well deserved congratulations to you!
Thanks Bubble, you and me both! I was beginning to wonder if it would ever happen as well!

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It took me 1 year to get to my GB surgery too! I had it last week, 3-19-09 down 10 lbs. feeling ok. One incission is red so taking antibiotics.
Wonder if I can have my mammogram this Monday?

GOod luck love!
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Jacqueline, wow!! 10 lbs in a week! That's is awesome!! I wouldn't see why you wouldn't be able to have your mammogram. Best of luck to you too!

I have fought the urge to pack my suitcase. I figure a couple of days before should be enough time. I have read postings where some people took way too much stuff and some just went with the clothes on their back, an extra pair of underwear and a toothbrush. I figure if I have come comfy clothes, chapstick, underwear and a pillow I'm good. I can get a toothbrush and toothpaste at the hospital. Their gonna charge me for them anyway.

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THAT IS JUST AWESOME GINA!!


CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Now go to the section of "Post-op/RNY" and sign your name up for the April losers!
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