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Hi All,

I'm at the beginning of my journey as well. I went to my first consult on November 19th and have chose the vertical sleeve.

I have started getting the required test needed such as blood work and x-ray. Since I was already seeing a psychologist she is giving me the clearance for surgery. I have been seeing a cardiologist for some time so I will be requesting the clearance from her as well and getting my EKG.

I saw the nutritionist once already and my next appointment is this month. I have 5 months to go until the doctor can submit the paperwork to the insurance for approval.

I am very excited to have begun this journey, I have already started making lifestyle changes with my choice of foods I eat and the quantities and also walking more. Hopefully by the time I actually have the surgery I will be used to eating healthier. I am 5'2 the day of my 1st consult I was 242 lbs and today I weight 234 lbs. my ultimate goal is to weight 125lbs I'm confident that with my commitment and support from family, friends and online support groups I will reach my goals and live a healthy, happy and energetic lifestyle.

Together we can do it!

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Welcome Careysgirl! Sounds like you are really on the right track and are doing everything you can to reach your goals! Great you have some of your testing needs done and can use them!

I have 5 more apt left also but I will be going again this week for my 2nd one. Sounds like the two of us are on the same timing.

You sound very close to me and my readings. I am 5'1 and 200 pounds. I am very limited to what I can do physically right now since I have a foot fx plus a torn tendon. Hard to walk! My stress test will be done in a bed andctheycwi give me meds to race my heart to an exercise rate. Crazy what they can do today!

You are right! With all of us together supporting each other and family and friends we can definitely do this!!! I got you????

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So glad you finally got your answer! It's a shame you have to switch but so glad you like who you'll be with!

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@@claddagh66 i think yeah it sucks but this practice is actually closer to my house and not in the city so i dont have to deal with all the crazy traffic and also the parking is cheaper i know thats weird for me to be excited about but i have little disposable income so any thing helps lol

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Well then I'm very happy you have decided to go with them! I hope it all works out for you. My surgery will be at west penn hospital. 4 more months. I got lots of things to get done first!

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Hey cancer91vsg how's things goin???

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