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Hope your journey for you Lori will be all you expect. I am also new to this forum and have my first seminar next Tues eve. I am so excited. I have tried everything as well as many of you here and need this surgery for several reasons...main one is for my health. I am 5'2 and weigh 224. I have other medical issues due to this weight so its a true blessing for me to no in this journey. Anyone from ROME ga? Would live a mentor/partner to go through this together. My bf supports me in this although most of my friends just don't get it. I can't wait!

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Good luck Lori. I am a newbie as well and share your excitement and fears. It sounds like you are a faithful daughter, mother and friend to those who know you. I am sure your Dad is smiling down on you. It's your turn now. :)

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Thank you everyone! It's so amazing to already be part of this community and I've only just begun. It only reassures me that I'm making the right decision. I got my phone call from the surgeon yesterday that my insurance does cover and they moved my appointment up a day to Thursday 7/19 for my initial consultation. I'm feeling like the ball is really rolling now!

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