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Hi Tiffy, I'm a self pay and they are requiring that I have an upper GI. Do you think I should get one?

Just asking your opinion because you sound very knowledgeable about all of this. Thx, Sheryl

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It sounds like you have a great outlook on the whole thing. You are so right, it's time to reclaim our lives. Thanks for sharing your story. It means so much every time I read how others got to this place.

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Well I'm down 21 pounds "477" from 498, and I have two weeks & 3 days before getting Sleeved:thumbup: I Ready to BEAT THIS THING for Myself and Also Pay-It-Forward To other Friends & Family members cause we all know that this usually spreads a lot further in other people in our lives. I'm so ready i could Taste It :scared0::drool5::thumbup:

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Hi Bigga, welcome to the boards. I have family and friends that live in Abbeville and the surrounding areas. Congratulations on moving forward with surgery. From my point of view it's the best thing I have ever done for myself. I spent over 30 years dieting and losing only to gain it back plus more. This is a great gift and I can tell by your attitude that you will work it and do well. Best wishes to you and keep us posted!

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Hi Bigga, welcome to the boards. I have family and friends that live in Abbeville and the surrounding areas. Congratulations on moving forward with surgery. From my point of view it's the best thing I have ever done for myself. I spent over 30 years dieting and losing only to gain it back plus more. This is a great gift and I can tell by your attitude that you will work it and do well. Best wishes to you and keep us posted!

Well thanks for the encouragement, and I Shall Keep everyone posted. ;):drool5:

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Congratulations!! You are making the steps toward changing your life. You can do it, this is a tool that will really work. Thank you for sharing your story. We all want to live to see our children and grandchildren grow to be there for them.

My surgery date is May 17 with Dr. Nick in Dallas. Can't wait to start being able to do more things again, get out more. Good luck to your and will keep you in my prayers.

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AWESOME POST!!!!!!!!!! I like your way of thinking, you are right about losing just to gain again. We have all been there, many times! So glad that you are taking the right steps to get yourself healthy again!!

Good luck and happy losing!!

PS who is your surgeon??

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AWESOME POST!!!!!!!!!! I like your way of thinking, you are right about losing just to gain again. We have all been there, many times! So glad that you are taking the right steps to get yourself healthy again!!

Good luck and happy losing!!

PS who is your surgeon??

Well first off I would like to say Thanks for the Support ;) and my Surgeon will Dr. Chu out of Lafayette, La:thumbup: I'm so ready i could Taste it:drool5: :) :drool5:

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Congrats on making the decision to take control of your life! I will keep you in my prayers....

Karen

p.s. we have some friends in Abbeyville....I am in Ponchatoula, near Hammond.

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Congrats on making the decision to take control of your life! I will keep you in my prayers....

Karen

p.s. we have some friends in Abbeyville....I am in Ponchatoula, near Hammond.

Thanks, for the love and support, and I wish you the best.

Milton:thumbup:

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