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Hello everybody,

I just wanted to introduce myself and let everyone know that you are doing an amazing job on this forum. Everyone is so positive, which is so refreshing. With that said, I'm just beginning the process of meeting the requirements for insurance, so I'll be here reading and enjoying this forum for many months before I get close to a surgery date. Just wanted to say thanks for all the info!

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Welcome! You'll love this site! Amazing stories. I'm still going thru the approval process too! Good Luck!

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Welcome! You'll love this site! Amazing stories. I'm still going thru the approval process too! Good Luck!

Thanks! I'm in Cypress, but work in Houston. My surgeon is Dr. Yu. Who is your surgeon?

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I wish I had this forum before my surgery! It has been my therapy post surgery though... But welcome. Look foward to your success!

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I wish I had this forum before my surgery! It has been my therapy post surgery though... But welcome. Look foward to your success!

Thanks! I spend hours and hours reading threads on here. I don't know how I get anything done, lol.

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I'm just getting started, too! I can think of nothing but this surgery...24/7. I think I'd go plum crazy if I didn't have this website.

And my husband would go crazy hearing me talk about it ALL the time! LOL

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I'm new as well and I must say- this is the kindest and most supportive group I've ever seen! Welcome to the club :)

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Welcome, I love VST everyone is so supportive and there is a wealth of information here, I myself am still pre op and am scheduled for surgery on June 8th. It was a long round to get here Im glad my new beginning is soon to be starting. Good luck on your journey!!!

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Welcome! We are here all you have to do is post lol. The group is getting me through this. Better than some family members lol. Good luck with your journey to a new life!

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I'm another just getting started.....got to find ways to get my mind off VSG, I don't work so when I'm not tending to my children or getting my workout in, you guessed it I'm here. I can't live the next six months like this......smh

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Oh my gosh, me too! I'm glad that I am note the only one who is thinking about it 24/7 and just reading post after post. Complete lurker, I tell ya!

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Welcome' date=' I love VST everyone is so supportive and there is a wealth of information here, I myself am still pre op and am scheduled for surgery on June 8th. It was a long round to get here Im glad my new beginning is soon to be starting. Good luck on your journey!!![/quote']

Wow, the 8th is so close! Good Luck and I hope you have a speedy recovery!

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I think I'm going to lose my mind before I can even officially start this process!!

I'm constantly preoccupied with thoughts about this surgery...from fears of not being approved to the giddiness of being able to buy cute clothes again. My emotions are all over the place, but mostly I just feel frustrated with having to wait and wait and wait... :blink:

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GeauxForIt where are you in your process? :)

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I think I'm going to lose my mind before I can even officially start this process!!

I'm constantly preoccupied with thoughts about this surgery...from fears of not being approved to the giddiness of being able to buy cute clothes again. My emotions are all over the place' date=' but mostly I just feel frustrated with having to wait and wait and wait... :blink:[/quote']

Me too!!! I feel the same way and u just scheduled all of my initial appts ! I am ready to go already !

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