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Hello, I wanted to introduce myself to all of the other sleever's. I am approved, waiting to meet one on one with the surgeon and then anesthesiologist and get my surgery date in June. I have been on this possible track for 20 years. I gave wls a thought in my mid twenties but it was so new and I was very scared. After years and years of yo-yo dieting and hitting my top weight of 278lbs, I finally decided to move forward. I will be having my procedure done by Dr. Brian Smith from UCI Bariatric Clinic. I am a veteran so the VA is paying for my surgery. Yeah me. I had to go through a diet class for eight weeks. Then had to loose 5% of my body fat to move forward in the program. I joined weight watchers the day after Christmas and have lost 20 lbs to date. Im getting excited but at the same time a little apprehensive about the procedure. I know it is the best decision for my life. I have not dated in two years and want to get back to a normal life that I can share with someone. Im not happy nor comfortable with my body at this time and know that with this surgery I will get control back.

Congratulations! That is fantastic.

Thank you very much for the welcome. I forgot to put in my post that I have already done all my blood work, upper GI, X-rays, and already had my gallbladder removed 2 years ago.

I dont start my diet until the end of May but my doctor is putting me on 5 shakes per day plus 3 servings of fruits and all the vegetables I want to eat. The 5 shakes are Pure whey from Target. 2 scoops each time. Im nervous about starting that but have started working up to it. I am doing 2 shakes per day now along with regular food and working up each week until I get to the no meet weeks. Hopefully that will help.

You look so beautiful and happy. Congratulations on a job well done.