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Hello everyone I'm new. I just decided that this option in which my back doctor recommended due to me have lumbar Radiculitis and nerve damage which cause my disk to protrude and become in contact with my nerves in my back which my weight would be a solution to relieve some of the pain. I'm in the first stages of this process. I am a researcher so here I am

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I'm new. Radiculitis and nerve damage-cause my disk to protrude

@@yasky33

hi there

welcome to the board and congrats on your first post :)

always room for one more ;)

the more the merrier :)

glad you made your decision to have WLS

you are doing a lot of research too

sounds like your in a good place :)

sorry for you back problems - whatever other health issues you might be dealing with

this surgery should help alleviate the pain, any other problems too :)

continue to read the boards

some questions might pertain to things you are thinking about

listen to all the good responses, experiences from people on the board

they have been there done that :)

info on your pre-op status etc

you ask your own questions too

what one person is told to do, might not apply to you

at the end of the day only listen to your doc/NUT (nutritionist)

they are YOUR medical team, here to "tell you what to do" :huh:

all NUTS are different :huh:

follow all the rules you will be learning for the rest of your healthier, happier, longer life

you are a smart cookie ;)

you made the wise decision to have the sleeve (or whatever kind of weight loss surgery) :)

have fun jumping through all the hoops of insurance ;)

good luck

kathy

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Welcome! Back problems were a big factor in my decision to have surgery. And less than a month out, my back pain has been significantly reduced already! Good luck in your journey!

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@@yasky33, welcome! @@proudgrammy is spot on! You will get lots of advice if you ask but definitely listen to your surgeon and nutritionist. Your plan will be similar to some and totally different from others. Do your own plan as it is given to you. Do that and you will be successful! You will consistently lose weight and you will feel sooo much better! Good luck to you and speak up often!

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What are the q&a for the pyscharist in getting approval

It varies greatly... some psychologists have you fill out a long questionnaire, while others just meet with you and chat. Mine had me fill out a couple short surveys, but mostly we just talked.

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I am new also to this forum. I am in the beginning stages of this journey to getting the sleeve. I actually have the lap-band and the band is horrible. I am getting it taken out and getting the sleeve in same surgery. So excited! I just wish I would have done the sleeve from the start.

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