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audaciousmarie    165

audaciousmarie
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Hello Everyone,

I thought I'd introduce myself on the site. This is my second go round at weight loss surgery (I was approved in 2013 for gastric sleeve through UHC but I chickened out the morning of surgery). This time I'll be getting surgery through Kaiser (the Fremont location and my surgeon is Dr. Hahn). In comparison to my experience last time I feel more ready for the lifetime changes I need to make in order to succeed with this surgery. I have been overweight all of my life. I've managed to lose 90 pounds twice, through low carb dieting and exercise, but each time I gain it back. I am really grateful to be able to participate in this support board as it has made my journey to surgery so much easier because I see there are people out there going through the exact same things I am.

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Inner Surfer Girl    12,015

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Welcome!

Glad to hear that you haven't given up. I think things happen when they are supposed to happen. It sounds like taking more time was a good idea.

Keep us posted on how you are doing.

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audaciousmarie    165

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Welcome!

Glad to hear that you haven't given up. I think things happen when they are supposed to happen. It sounds like taking more time was a good idea.

Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Thank you so much and I definitely will:)

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veebs    1

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Welcome! I'm new too! When is your surgery?

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audaciousmarie    165

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Welcome! I'm new too! When is your surgery?

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Thank you! And welcome to you as well. I don't have a surgery date yet (I am still completing the pre op requirements) but I am hoping to get the surgery done in either June or July. Do you have a surgery date? Have you met the surgeon yet? My next step is the psych appointment and I am a little nervous about it.

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veebs    1

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Welcome! I'm new too! When is your surgery?

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Thank you! And welcome to you as well. I don't have a surgery date yet (I am still completing the pre op requirements) but I am hoping to get the surgery done in either June or July. Do you have a surgery date? Have you met the surgeon yet? My next step is the psych appointment and I am a little nervous about it.

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My date is July 4th. I'm going to Tijuana for my surgery, so I'll meet him the day before. I too, like to live dangerously. ;)

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audaciousmarie    165

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Welcome! I'm new too! When is your surgery?

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Thank you! And welcome to you as well. I don't have a surgery date yet (I am still completing the pre op requirements) but I am hoping to get the surgery done in either June or July. Do you have a surgery date? Have you met the surgeon yet? My next step is the psych appointment and I am a little nervous about it.

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My date is July 4th. I'm going to Tijuana for my surgery, so I'll meet him the day before. I too, like to live dangerously. ;)

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Well thats awesome and very brave. I have heard nothing but positive things from people who go to Mexico for surgery (and its so much cheaper).

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jane13    2,256

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@@audaciousmarie - Welcome! Let us know when you get your date :D

@@veebs - Welcome and you have a very special Independence Day celebration this year !!!!

Keep posting and hang on - its a wild ride!

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becomingmandikaye    262

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Welcome! I'm also hoping to have a surgery date in June. I finished my pre-op reqs yesterday (NUT and psych), so now I'm just waiting for approval and a date. Maybe we'll be surgery buddies!

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audaciousmarie    165

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Welcome! I'm also hoping to have a surgery date in June. I finished my pre-op reqs yesterday (NUT and psych), so now I'm just waiting for approval and a date. Maybe we'll be surgery buddies!

Thanks and congrats to you! Hopefully we both will be in June:)

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Essence46    493

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Welcome!!!! Good luck. Please keep us posted on your journey. :)

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smg    471

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@@audaciousmarie - Welcome and sounds like you're ready to take the plunge this time around. Best of luck to you. You'll do great!

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audaciousmarie    165

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Welcome!!!! Good luck. Please keep us posted on your journey. :)

Thank you and I will

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@@audaciousmarie - Welcome and sounds like you're ready to take the plunge this time around. Best of luck to you. You'll do great!

I do feel more ready this go around. Thanks for the encouragement.

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