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Good morning,

I am so glad I found this forum. I'm new here and have already been encouraged by the things I've read.

Hi, my name is Melissa. I'm a single mom to three amazing kiddos, ages: 18 (girl), 14 (girl), and 7(boy).

I have a great education, a great job, and great kiddos - it's time for me to be in great health.

The gastric sleeve seems like a good tool to get me started.

Thank you all for your encouragement. I hope to give you the same in return.

I'm ready to let my outside reflect who I am inside.

-Melissa

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ready to let my outside reflect who I am inside.

@@His Fairest

hey tex

nice to meet you :)

i'm also glad you found this forum :)

the more the merrier :)

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME :)

i see B) you are a smart cookie since you chose the sleeve

happy that you are enjoying such a good life with kiddos and work :)

time to take you off the back burner, and put you right in front where you belong :)

you've already started the procedure to WLS??

met with your doc??

ready to jump through all the hoops to get insurance appoval?? :wacko:

i see B) the determination in your pretty eyes

you will be another sleeve success story ;)

best of luck to you :)

kathy

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Thank you for your encouragement. I've had my first visit of four that my insurance requires and have taken the sleep study also required. I'm excited about a new me in a new year.

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Hi Melissa! Welcome!

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@@His Fairest Welcome! You will get lots of info here, and lots of support. Feel free to reach out. I have not had the surgery yet, but I have made some good friends on this site, and learned so much.

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Welcome to the Fam!

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