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Hello,

I have been stalking this site for the past week as I come to terms with the fact that" I'm Tired of being sick and tired". Tired of letting weight hold me back from life and all that it has to offer. You all have been such a source of inspiration and I'm loving reading about your experiences, struggles and triumphs. Thank you all for being so transparent and sharing your stories. Your helping so many people each and every day.

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Welcome to the forum. I am looking forward to seeing your posts as you go through this life-changing process.

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Welcome, I am also new to this forum. Been very nervous about going through with this sleeve surgery. But reading other members experiences, it is helping me to assure I am making the right decision

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@newbeginings85

hmmmm,i've heard of people like you.... :lol:

welcome to the group

always nice having another cutie enter the room :)

glad you've enjoyed reading comments/experiences help from others

"we" are all very nice here ;) except for............... ;)

naw, she's nice too!!! :)

if you are still deciding on surgery, which type to have

i am biased to the wonderful sleeve i received 3 years ago

and i'm still around to talk about it!!! :rolleyes:

the main complaint about surgery................

"they" other people (and me) wish we had done the srgy years ago!! :)

if you have already decided on having surgery - thats terrific

having WLS is wonderful

gives you a new chance to improve your life :)

are you DEFINITELY having surgery??

do lots of research

read the boards

ask your questions

can't be TOO informed :)

good luck

kathy

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Thank you all for the warm welcomes. Kathy I am leaning toward the sleeve as well!!! I meet with my PCP on Thursday! Super nervous about it but I have wasted the past 20 years of my life battling my weight. Time to take this leap. I know my insurance bcbs sc requires 6 months supervised weight loss plan with my PCP .... Hopefully we can get the ball rolling this week on diet/ nutrition.

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