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Hello everyone,

So I got a call from my doctor's office yesterday and they called to schedule my upper GI... I know this doesn't seem like much but for me that call put this in reality. I am really going to have surgery in the next 6-7 months. I am really going to achieve my goal of being healthier and happier. I know that to some people it was just a phone call but for me this is the start of my new life. I just had to share my excitement with everyone. Thanks for tolerating my ramblings. Lol!

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Congratulations! I am excited for you! Keep us posted on the progress!

Thank you so much!!! I can't wait to give more updates :D :D :D :D :D

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I love seeing everyones progress, I have some progress pics in my gallery, I try and post pics because I know thats what I wanted to see when I was researching! lol

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I am going to check them out but I can already tell from your before pic and your profile pic that you have lost a ton of weight!! That makes me even more excited. You look great!

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Thanks, this was the best decision I ever made, I would do it all over again!

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In my many failed attempts at losing weight. I always swore off surgery. I felt like if I had surgery I was a failure. Now I realize that having surgery doesn't mean that I am a failure or that I am looking for a way out. It means that I am taking control of my life. I know there are only good things from here on out.

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exactly, and surgery isnt easy, you still have to work at it and make smart food choices and change your lifestyle. The sleeve is a tool! I think you will do great!

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Thank you... I already know the exercise and eating right part. I just need that extra push and I think this surgery is just what I need

:lol::D:)

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Exactly! I am here if you ever need anything! Where are you located?

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Thank you! I need all the friends that I can get that understand what I am about to go through. I am located in Charlotte, NC. My family knows that I am having surgery and they are all very supportive. I told one of my best friends and she is supportive but she feels like I could still do it on my own. I haven't told my other best friend yet because she doesn't believe in anything that alters your body. She doesn't even believe in birth control. :blink: I am just not ready for the criticism. I just got comfortable with the idea of having surgery.

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Well, thanks again for all the encouragement. I look forward to getting to know you better as I embark on this journey.

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Hello everyone' date='

So I got a call from my doctor's office yesterday and they called to schedule my upper GI... I know this doesn't seem like much but for me that call put this in reality. I am really going to have surgery in the next 6-7 months. I am really going to achieve my goal of being healthier and happier. I know that to some people it was just a phone call but for me this is the start of my new life. I just had to share my excitement with everyone. Thanks for tolerating my ramblings. Lol![/quote']

Hey,

Good luck to you! Looks like we are on the same schedule. I look forward to getting sleeved in May 2012 and although all this has just begin I am supper excited.

Upper GI scheduled for 11/30/2014

Again good luck!

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