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Today I started my journey. I had my first visit with the bariatric program at the hospital in which I work at, and was unexpectedly delighted to learn about the "sleeve" procedure. I still have at least six months to go before I even speak with a surgeon, but in time that will come.

Currently, I am weighing in at 255. The most I have ever been. But I couldn't tell you the last time I weighed under 200 lbs. I have had the ups and downs, sort of successes and definite failures, but as I am getting older the fears of my health are setting in and being obese just doesn't help.

I tried going through this about ten years ago, but wasn't quite mentally ready. This time I'm in it for the long run.

And as I am reading everyone's journey I have an explosion of emotions. Happy, scared, nervous, curious just to name a few, but after reading many journeys, the main thing I have right now is hope.

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Congrat's on your first step! ;) This site is great, very useful!

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Welcome and congratulations on making a decision. I'm two years plus out and have no regrets, really.

Read all you can, research to verify facts of what you read and understand that all surgeons have different approaches so you may find conflicting info. I made a notebook so I could pepper my surgeon and nutritionist with questions.

Will look forward to reading about your journey. Best wishes!

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Welcome!!! I started at 255 too!! Good luck on your journey it's an exciting change. I'm 11 days post op and can't believe still its happened...it will come so quick!!! I'm happy for you!!!

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