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Thanks, Seppi, I have my three hour class on Thursday... I can't imagine what can take three hours. Heck, my process from meeting the doctor for the first time, to getting all my approvals just about took three hours. What should I expect? Do you have any questions that you would make sure you ask if you were going through this, knowing what you know now? Did that make sense? Oh well, It's 11:41pm, If that last line didn't make sense, I blame it on the time. Pat

Hello, I'm Pat and my surgery is slated for 4/3. Pre-surgery I am 6'5--389lbs. First goal is 50lbs down by my family vacation to Disney in June...

Hi to all. I'm Pat and I got the insurance acceptance call today from Dr. Abkin's office. I live in Western, NJ and am 34 years old. Basically, I come from a fat family. My mother had GB two years ago and has done really well with it. My wife struggles with her weight, and we don't want this life for our three daughters. My girls are ages 3, 1 and 1 and they keep us busy, but I wish I had more energy to run around with them. I'm doing this surgery for them and for myself and for my wife. Nerves are starting to get me after getting my insurance acceptance. I'm scared of not getting off of the table and leaving my family...This is normal, right? I've been lurking on this board lately and have already gained so much insight from all of you. My surgery is April 3rd. I also did not need a pre op diet. No one mentioned it, so I didn't ask! All I was told was to try not to gain any more weight. I would love to here from everyone. Pat

Hello everyone, I'm Pat and I got the insurance acceptance call today from Dr. Abkin's office. I live in Western, NJ and am 34 years old. Basically, I come from a fat family. My mother had GB two years ago and has done really well with it. My wife struggles with her weight, and we don't want this life for our three daughters. My girls are ages 3, 1 and 1 and they keep us busy, but I wish I had more energy to run around with them. I'm doing this surgery for them and for myself and for my wife. Nerves are starting to get me after getting my insurance acceptance. I'm scared of not getting off of the table and leaving my family...This is normal, right? I've been lurking on this board lately and have already gained so much insight from all of you. Pat