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A big "Thank you" to this board - I've made my decision with your help!



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After doing a lot of research and consulting with my surgeon, I'm confident committing to moving forward with RNY. However, I wouldn't feel so confident without having been able to do a lot of initial research, and a big part of that was reading these boards and being able to ask questions. Most specifically, what I read here gave me a lot of really good questions for me to discuss with the surgeon, who not only addressed my concerns, but his answers helped me assess whether I was confident moving forward with him as my surgeon (the answer was yes).

I feel really prepared to go into this process (I hope to start the physician-monitored diet in Jan, shooting for surgery a few months later), but it took me a while to get to this point. So, a big THANK YOU to all of you for sharing your stories, ups and downs, and encouragement.

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Congratulations and best of luck to you!!

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Thank you for acknowledging the support on this board. Now go rock your WLS, and let us keep supporting you.

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Congrats on your choice on being healthy keep us posted and good luck.

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I bet it feels good to have made a decision so you can move the process forward. Good luck to you and keep us posted.

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So happy for you....and of course January will be here before you know it. Way to go choosing yourself and your healthy future first.

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This board is the best. Congrats to you!

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@@Redsfan19 yes this is a wonderful website when used as intended. You will find many supportive and knowledgeable kind people here. Best to you and stay around! You will need a lot more support in the coming days. This is not an easy journey which is why bariatric support is so needed.

Take care and know this, your surgery date will approach very quickly. Get everything you need now! Do not procrastinate.

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I recommend this board to EVERYONE! So helpful and informative... another way to "check in" regularly...

Welcome to your journey!

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congratulations on your decision I don't think you will have regrets good luck

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I agree with you about the forums that help us with answers we are looking for. Good luck in your journey!

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CONGRATS!!! Great thinking, great decision --- get ready to LOVE life more than ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Congrats and all the best to you!!!!!!

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