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Old 06-25-2009, 08:58 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello. I've been lurking for a few months and have found alot of helpful information. I was just approved for lab band ( after a long fight with Tricare) My surgery is scheduled for July 21st. I am very excited and nervous at the same time.
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Old 06-25-2009, 09:06 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Hello. I've been lurking for a few months and have found alot of helpful information. I was just approved for lab band ( after a long fight with Tricare) My surgery is scheduled for July 21st. I am very excited and nervous at the same time.

Welcome to TT and glad to have you here. There's plenty of positive folks here!
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Old 06-26-2009, 06:59 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Welcome aboard and congrats on getting a date set.

And don't worry we all had the same nervous issue as you do. You'll make it through with no problems..
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Old 06-26-2009, 07:02 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Welcome to TT .. Good luck!
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Old 06-26-2009, 07:07 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Welcome-welcome-welcome!! Good luck on your new journey!
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Old 06-28-2009, 03:16 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Welcome to Thinner Times, AFwifeUT -- let me decifer: Air Force Wife in Utah?

Congratulations, your wait is near it's end and your post-op journey is at hand. I wish you everything positive.
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Old 07-01-2009, 09:32 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I just found out today that my surgery is now Aug 3rd. The hospital I was scheduled to have it at is'nt taking my insurance anymore! Ugh
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Old 07-01-2009, 09:55 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Welcome to TT. At least your delay isn't too long, but I know the waiting is horrible. Good luck. Keep us up to date once you have your surgery!
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Old 07-02-2009, 03:55 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Welcome Aboard and good luck on your upcoming surgery
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Old 07-03-2009, 06:36 AM   #10 (permalink)
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A warm welcome to T-T.

And I want to take this opportunity to thank you and your husband for the sacrifices you make ongoingly for the well-being of our country. I am the wife of a retired Navy pilot.

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