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Hi folks!

Just joined the form to learn the good, the bad, and the potential ugly about this adventure I'm about to embark on. My first pre-op appt for the sleeve is in a couple of weeks. I've done my homework but admittedly I still have the jitters. I'm going to go on faith that things will work out and I will reach the goals I've set for myself. I will be monitoring this forum from time to time and will update everyone after my surgery. Cheers!

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Much success to you. This forum holds a wealth of information. I took a Saturday and read old forums. I was so prepared when I met with the nutritionist on Monday that I could have told her what she told me. But use the information wisely.

Yes take some of the info with a grain of salt and store other tidbits for when you endure something or have a question regarding something. You will do fine.

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Welcome to the forum! This place is awesome! I wouldnt have had such confidence going into the surgery if not for this place. Ofcourse I did some good research but this place is like having your own cheat sheet LOL. I dont even post the q's directly, I just search for the info and it turns up in many topics :)

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