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Old 10-20-2009, 04:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Start Weight: 387
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Hello all! My name is Annie and I live in Anchorage, AK. I have been reading your threads for a while and thought I would officially check in with you all.

I am a 28 year old female going through the hoops to try to get approval for WLS. I'm finishing up most of my testing and stuff now. Just found out I have pretty severe sleep apnea so we are dealing with that and I am finishing up my 3 month doc supervised plan. After that, to the insurance company we go.

I really enjoy reading all of your posts and I look forward to getting to know everyone!

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Old 10-20-2009, 04:17 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Welcome to TT! i hope that your insurance approves you quick! Keep us updated!
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Old 10-20-2009, 04:20 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Welcome, Annie! I don't know when your surgery will be, but I hope it's during one of those long summers you have -- unless you want it sooner!
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Old 10-20-2009, 04:20 PM   #4 (permalink)
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A big welcome from me too.

I look forward to following your progress.
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Old 10-20-2009, 04:25 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I'm hoping to get approved and have my surgery in mid-January.

I work for UPS and didn't want to get it done before then because it is peak season there and things are really busy until after Christmas so I've decided to wait a couple more weeks. Then I have vacation planned at the end of December and then hopefully surgery as soon as I am back.

I've got my fingers crossed...

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Old 10-22-2009, 12:16 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Hey Annie...Welcome to TT...I live in Anchorage too...I had my surgery down in TX before we moved here. Wish you luck on your journey neighbor!
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Old 10-22-2009, 12:51 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Lookin at your weight and comorbidities, I think they will approve you no problem!! Good luck and I hope you enjoy it here
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Old 10-27-2009, 08:27 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Hello, I am in Anchorage also! I am seriously thinking avout WLS, but my PCP does not "believe " in the surgery...and recommendations for a new PCP, so I can get a referral for surgery....i definately qualify, but need a referral to see a bariatric surgeon..HELP!
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