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I had my phone consult with Dr. Cobourn this afternoon. I had been nervous and excited and wondering most of the day as I waited for his call. When he called he asked how I was doing and I told him that I was nervous and excited, he replied "Well lets see if we can make the nervous go away." What a nice way to start. He answered the questions I could think of to ask and asked me a few more. He was very positive and said that he honestly felt that this was the best way to go and the safest too. That he can see this being a surgury that could be done more than RNY in the near future.

What happened next I didn't expect.....

I will be having my band on May the 30th! I am still blinking and shaking my head...lol I feel so very blessed to be getting in so soon.

WOW... :omg:

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It is so exciting. I am very happy for you. Just imagine yourself in May of 08!!! I started feeling skinny when I had only had my surgery. I had to remind myself oh yeah I still have to lose the weight. lol

edie

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Yippe Leslielee!!!

That is exciting. I was also thrilled when I got my date. Dr. Coburn sounds like he gives good phone consult. Very reassuring.

Welcome to the wait (weight) club!

Susan

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Awesome LeslieLee! I have my first appt on April 12th and am going nuts just waiting. I am really hoping to have my surgery in July/August. I have met almost all of the requirements by my insurance except 5% weight loss before hand and the psych eval ;) which I am sure will be a breeze:faint:

Hearing your news gets me so excited!!! I can't wait:clap2:

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Congrats on the Date Leslie. :clap2: Dr. Cobourn is a great surgeon. May will be come and gone in no time. :)

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Great news Leslielee. I have my surgery with Dr. Cobourn on May 9. I think he is a really good surgeon. I was also so excited when he gave me my surgery date and I was also very nervous. Suddenly it felt so real. The time will fly for you and before you know it May 30 will be here. I'm so happy for you!

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I really noticed the time flew after I started my pre-op diet, which was good.

Congrats on making the first step.

Andrew

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Dr. Coburn sounds like he gives good phone consult.

Oh goodness, that sounds dirty!!!! LOL

Congrats Leslie, I bet you can't wait!!!

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-=grabs mind out of the gutter and gives it a shake=-

whewwww that was close! -=stuffs it back in and gets a silly grin=-

mmmm I don't think it worked....

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Oh goodness, that sounds dirty!!!! LOL

Why do you think it costs $200. Still cheaper than phone sex. Not that I would know.....really.

Andrew

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