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proudmom    0

proudmom
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HI, I am so excited!!! I am 34 and have been overweight my entire life. I am a nurse in the OR and I have been wanting this procedure since I first saw it. When I found out my insurance (bcbs TX) started covering it I made an appointment right away. Tonight I have a "webinar" with the Dr.'s office and then Friday I go see him. Tomorrow I go see my regular Dr. so I can start my three months supervised diet. I really hope i can have the sleeve in October. I am so glad I found this forum. I think it is so great how everyone supports each other. I look forward to sharing my journey with you all.:biggrin0:

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Dansha    16

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Hello and welcome. You will find this forum to be very motivational and encouraging. I myself have not been to sleeveland yet,but I'm hoping for early August. Again welcome!!!

Deb

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sleeve 4 me    910

sleeve 4 me
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Welcome! I'm new too! This site is awesome:thumbup:

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escapesunshine    0

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Welcome and hang on for the ride.

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goodlife    3

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Welcome and I'm glad you found us.

You will not regret the decision to have the sleeve!

I love my sleeve!

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Bornagainbabe    4

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Hi, I'm a year out and have absolutely no regrets. You will find the advice and support you get from members here invaluable. Welcome and I look forward to sharing your journey x

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proudmom    0

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Thanks For all the support! Wish Me luck I go see the surgeon tomorrow. Hopefully I can Be sleeved in October. The sooner the better!!

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KathyM    14

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Isn't it amazing how many of us are nurses? I think it is because we are really good at taking care of other people, but not ourselves! Maybe we should start a thread to see how many nurses there are on here!!

Kathy

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proudmom    0

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Kathy, Your right! It's been along time since I took care of myself. But its my time now. :thumbup:

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KathyM    14

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Proudmom -

I totally hear you!! I am 42, a nurse in a busy ER. My kids are now both in college and I am newly divorced after 24 years. I am sooooo ready to start putting myself first! I have alot of life left to live and I want to live it to the fullest!! Good luck in your journey, can't wait to read how you are doing!!

Kathy

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Calgarygirl    0

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welcome, Im new too and Im totally jealous your insurance covers it, this one is going to cost a few dollars, but to me its totally worth it.... I swear I could have paid for this twice by now if I would have done it right in the first place rather then all of the weight management companies i have given my money to lol....

Im just waiting to talk to my Dr on Tuesday and if I get the okay, I will be scheduled for Sept 16th...

very very exciting!!!

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