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welcome Cindy! Are you getting excited?

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I am...some days it seems like these six months are dragging by. I've done all my testing except cardiac, which is next week. I'm so close now I can almost taste it lol!

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Lara, 38, Louisville, 3/9/15 sleeve

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Alice, 56, Louisville, hopefully the end of Feb, Dr. Oldham.

Alice, are you having to do the six month program due to insurance? Are you having the sleeve?

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I'm in Bowling Green, currently on track for late October - early November. My surgeon is Dr. Nwanguma at The Medical Center Surgical Weight Loss.

Welcome, Cindy. Best of luck with your surgery. October is just around the corner.

Thank you! ????

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Yes, insurance requires a 6 month medically supervised weight loss program.

Yes I would prefer the sleeve but will find out what surgeon recommends on the 25th when I go.

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My surgeon asked which one I wanted. Glad I chose VSG, I've had no issues and feel great.

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Yes, insurance requires a 6 month medically supervised weight loss program.

Yes I would prefer the sleeve but will find out what surgeon recommends on the 25th when I go.

I'm doing the sleeve, unless my Dr. Changes his mind before surgery. I know each one has different testing they want done pre-surgery. I feel like I'm jumping through hoops, but I'll be done with all of mine at the end of this month.

Have you lost any weight during the supervised diet? I've lost 23 lbs since January. I decided to try to start getting my body used to exercise & dietary changes. Best of luck to you!

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Sept 9th is my last visit. Then finally getting a date. Most likely last part of September

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I'm just starting this whole process so I'm going to the surgeons office on the 25th to meet with everybody. Then it's on like Donkey Kong with the diet and not smoking! So wish me luck!

Good luck Natalie. I know you will be excited to get a date.

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Emily, 41, louisville. Sleeved july 27 2015 in tijuanna mexico

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Welcome Emily! How are you doing after surgery? Any wisdom to share?

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Im doing great. Shed 30lbs. In 19 days. Im eating regular foods. Ive learned alot. My stomach favors shellfish. Shrimp and imitation crab. Avocado is great. And eggs.

Ive learned to eat about 2oz then wait 30 min and eat another 2oz.

How do you no when your full?????? It feels like Thanksgiving

also, i am able to get my Water in ONLY by using a straw, i no they not to...my doctor said only because it COULD cause gas. It doesn't.

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