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HI everyone!

I just got my seminar date for January 27th, along with my pre-approval notice from my surgeon's office and insurance (Dr. Posner in Buffalo, NY).

Just wondering if anyone can tell me what to expect after the seminar? Generally how long will it take from the seminar date until I get the surgery? And what will happen as far as appointments and such from here on in? I know it's probably different for everyone based on if and how much weight I need to loose prior to having surgery, but just a rough estimate to give me a good idea of a time frame would be greatly appreciated.

Also, my biggest concern is excess skin. I am still quite young (only 23) so my skin probably has some decent elasticity left. I am worried however that I will have crazy excess skin. Any tips to avoid this prior and post surgery?

Thanks in advance!

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They'll schedule you for a consult after the seminar and go over dates of surgery and finances. They scheduled my surgery on the date of my consult. It was 1.5 weeks later and likely depends on the doctor and hospital schedule like making any appointment.

If you are using insurance, a supervised diet might be required for 3-6 months in which case, the surgery most likely won't be scheduled until that is completed.

As far as skin goes, everyone is different. Depends on your age, elasticity of your skin, if and how much exercise you do, and how much weight you lose will determine how saggy you look afterwards.

Good Luck

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