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Good Morning all and Happy St. Pat's Day!!

I was approved for WSL last March, went to the mass indoc session and walked out after the Doc was late arriving for the group discussion. Also was not impressed with the office staff. I am sure they are competent, but somewhat curt.

In any case I figured I would come back when I was in a better mood, but never did. I also thought - in the back of my mind, that I could do the weight loss without surgery. Wrong!!!

I went for my physical this past 3/1 and had gained more weight. My PA almost cried and said I was killing myself. I told her about leaving the indoc class and asked if WLS was still on the table. She said she would put me in again. Well yesterday I got the approval subject to Psyc and Nut evals. I passed before so should be ok this time.

So today I will call and make the apts for the evals. This time I will not walk out on the prelim indoc.

Anyway, I have a high school reunion 9/11 and I want to look good for my X-wife :scared2::thumbup:. Now don't jump on me, I am doing this for myself and my kids and current wife.

Will keep you all informed.

Regards

Hal

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Happy ST Pat`s day to you also...

and Congratulations on the desission to go ahead with the Lap Band...

I thought about it for the past 2 years and wish I had done it then ..I was 10kilo`s heavier when I decided I had , had enough and this was my last resort ..so far so good I just hope it continues that way ..

Best of Luck....

Marion.

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Hi, well I'm glad I'm not the only one taking a while.... I actually began the process in 2008, got approved and had all the tests done, etc., but procrastinated on losing the required weight .... only 11 pounds.... but it took me over a year to do it! I think I needed the time to ponder, research, and make sure it was a good decision for me. Now I'm finally scheduled for surgery on 3/31/10! It's been a long road getting to this point, but now I feel ready! Good luck to you. :cursing:

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I am sure you will still have moments of doubt and concern , I did but pushed ahead and am so glad I didn`t give in to my fears ....so unfounded...I did wake from surgery thinking OMG what have I done to myself ..lol but those thoughts vanished asthe days went on and the weight came off....YOU WILL BE FINE .......

CONGRATZ on your date and GOOD LUCK.....

Marion

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