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Hey everyone! My name is Angel and I'm from Alabama. I'm just starting this journey and I've been reading for a while now. Just wanted to introduce myself. I went and met the surgeon today so now I begin my 6 months of insurance requirements. I look forward to reading more and getting to know you. I'm going to have the sleeve surgery and if all goes accordingly I'll have it in March 2017.

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Hello Angel! I'm also new here and meet with surgeon on Friday! This forum has been a god send for me! Best of luck to you and I look forward to reading about your journey!

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Welcome! The time flies by! Start practicing and cutting bad habits now

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Welcome! @@Angel75 and @@PNWsleever It's a crazy ride but jump on and hold on. The time will pass quickly and you have lots of time learn all you can learn. Read all you can read and ask all the questions you have. We'll help when we can.

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Welcome I'm new here too and thinking Jan will have mine I'm so excited I just can't wait but going to learn as much as I can so I'm prepared mentally when my time comes. Good luck!

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Welcome! I'm new here as well. My consult with the surgeon was today but I started my physician supervised diet in early July. If all goes well, I should have surgery in February. I'm so impatient because I took a long time to do my research and make my decision - now I want it done! It was nice to talk to the support staff who reassured me that my insurance rarely denies people if they've completed the six month diet correctly. Time will fly, I'm sure...at least I hope :)

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Welcome! @@Angel75 and @@PNWsleever It's a crazy ride but jump on and hold on. The time will pass quickly and you have lots of time learn all you can learn. Read all you can read and ask all the questions you have. We'll help when we can.

Thank you! :)

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