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I just can't believe it! May 7th is the beginning of the rest of my life. I wish it was tomorrow. Some people think I'm crazy...I know you've all gotten the looks..."you would have surgery to lose weight?!?" Well you would do chemo if you had cancer, huh? As an addiction therapist I would give my left arm for a cure for addiction. Anyway, what an amazing medical intervention for those of us who have suffered from an epidemic disease. And people ask, "arent you afraid of the pain?" Really? Two major C-sections for my bundles of joy..

Nah...not scared at all. Some pain has a means to an end. Anyway, I had to share my excitement with those who truly understand. Thank you for listening!!

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Congratulations on your approval!:D

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Congrats....happy for your approval! I am still waiting it will be 5 days tomorrow.....each day I hope and pray! But it helps hearing bout others success.

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Thanks guys!! Good luck on everyone's journey!!

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Do you still have to be alot over weight

I have had so many complications with this

Band I just want it out but want to keep on with

My journey I am down to 153 list 52 in a year

But still have 33 to go

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Bridg29...you should check with your insurance as I am definitely not am expert on that. The standard for insurance approval is usually a BMI of 35+ with a comorbidity and 40+ without but I am really not sure about a conversion. Definitely ask your doctor. Good luck!!

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