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I have my first appointment tomorrow, actually it's today in about 8 hrs, but I woke up at 1:00am and have not been able to go back to sleep. I'm excited and nervous.

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Good luck on your appointment. The excitement had me the same way at first.

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Had my appointment~ doctor says I have to loss 70 pounds before I can get the surgery.

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Wow! Good luck on the loss! Is there a particular reason he wants you to lose 70 lbs prior to surgery?

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My BMI is higher than recommend and the risks are greater at my weight.

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Did they at least give you a diet to follow?

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No, but I am doing my doctor supervised diet with my doctor. I'm thinking of joining weight watchers.

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I wish you the best of luck!!

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Had my appointment~ doctor says I have to loss 70 pounds before I can get the surgery.

You can do this. We are here for you. Good luck and keep us updated.

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I have made a choice and I have joined weight watchers and tomorrow is day one.

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My BMI is higher than recommend and the risks are greater at my weight.

If you don't mind me being nosey.... How much is your BMI?

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90

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Mine is 62 right now. I meet with the Dr on the 15th and not sure if he will want me to lose more weight before surgery.

Good luck!

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Well good luck, I doubt he will, even after I lose 70 pounds my BMI will be higher than that.

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