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Hello,

I am new to this whole thing. First things first, I am a 35 year old male and for the last couple of years I have been toying with the idea of having some sort of weight loss surgery. This past Monday my best friend and I went to an introductory seminar and later that night I submitted my information to apply to have the surgery. Right now I am waiting for the hospital (St Joseph's East in Lexington, Kentucky) to get back with me after they confirm that my insurance does cover weight loss surgery. Im excited to be started on the process and cant wait to experience it as I get deeper into the process.

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Welcome, lots of great information on here.

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I am new as well. I have an app this week with my internist to get the ball rolling. I am getting more excited every day. Also anxious. I guess both are normal feelings. This is g I into be a terrific journey for both of us.

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I'm new too, been here a few days and love all the information available and the friendliness of the people here. My surgery is scheduled for next month... Good luck on your journey!

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Welcome! I am new to this site and just getting started in pre-op process. Good luck, there's tons of great information on here.

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Great to have another newbie, I'm am new as well and only posted a few times. So thankful I found this forum, tons of support and information.

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Congrats and welcome aboard! You have just started out on what I'm sure you'll discover is an amazing journey of self discovery.

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Welcome!!

I'm new here too. I haven't made any post but I am finishing up my pre op. I have my final surgeon appt on the 23rd and my last NUT on the same day!

Nervous and excited at the same time.

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I know exactly how you're feeling. It's an incredible journey and will be worth the wait and all the hurdles you have to jump.

One day soon you'll get that call with your surgery date and it's like no other feeling in the world.

This is a great place to learn. You'll love it! Welcome!

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Welcome to the forum! Wishing you a wonderful journey!

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Love this forum!

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Hi! I'm new too! I have my first consult appt. this Friday! So excited to get this going. I've been waiting for years to do this. Mentally I wasn't there, but physically I've been there for years. Now my mind has caught up and I'm really ready. :)

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