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Hello everyone! I started inquring about WLS last month, since it seems like my weight just keeps climbing and climbing, dispite all the excerising, diets, and pills that I take. I initially started wanting the LB, but after doing more and more research on the different kinds of WLS, I have decided that the Sleeve is the right choice for me! Having a weight problem my entire life..loosing, then gaining twice what I lost, I am to a point of my life that I need consistency and I feel in my heart that the Sleeve will give this too me. Since making this decision, I have attended a WLS seminar, and my first appoint with the doc and nutritionist is June 15th. I am so excited to get my ball rolling!!

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Welcome and congratulations on making the decision. You'll find a lot of information through these boards and a lot of support as well.

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Thank you Nancy! From what I have seen so far on this site, it is a big support system; which is great!

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WELCOME!!!! Any questions? Ask away someone here is bound to know an answer. Good luck!!!!

Deb B)

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Hi Bsugar,

Welcome, and congratulation on making the decision. I was going to go with the lapband, until I learn about the sleeve at the seminar. I changed my mind about LB, and deicide to go with the sleeve as well, I’m on a six month supervised diet right now, but I am looking forward to being sleeved, sometime in the near future.::D

Gina

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Thanks Gina and Deb! My insruance requires a 3 month supervised diet program, which I was told by my doctor's office that it can be done there. I am thinking that the 15th will start that journey for me.

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Welcome! You will love your sleeve! Congrats on getting started on your WL journey, hope everything goes smoothly for you!:D

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