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So it's Christmas day...I now have money saved even though have not officially been told how much I need. The 28th is my last followed diet day....I'M SO READY. So ready to know the amount to pay ..when is my surgery day..how soon can i go home. How soon will i be up and back execising...I'm just so excited I realize some questions can only be answered in time and through my own experience but omg...I'M READY. Ready to be healthy active ..positive moving forward in my life showing my children the right way...in try now but I feel being overweight they may not think it's right cause how else would mommy get big...just needed an outlet thanks all ????

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You go girl! Wishing you a safe surgery and a speedy recovery! I'm 1 year out and having a VSG last January was the best gift I could have ever given myself. My kids are super proud of how I look today...I even shared clothes with my 18 year old daughter for Christmas Eve! Who'd a thunk! Enjoy the journey and know it is truly life changing to just enjoy your family without always thinking about your weight!

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Your enthusiasm is great! I didn't feel excited or worried. Didn't feel anything. Use this time to learn what you can about post surgery. Right now you don't have the stress, hormones and discomfort fogging your emotions. You can learn some things that will help you when they happen later. For instance, I read plenty of posts talking about gaining weight right after surgery. I had no idea. Well wouldn't you know, I ended up being one of those people. And not just a few pounds...double digits! But I knew that wasn't abnormal, and I haven't let it discourage me even once. That's from being informed.

I wish you well. Hope the time flies by for you.

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Thank you so much for the support everyone it means alot! Yes I continue to read up on things for post surgery and many people's differnt experiences so I can be as prepared as possible you guys are so awesome!

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So .... my pcp decided to order just 1 more lab work before he clears me for surgery ???? he said if I got it today he may have it back tomorrow and will send his clearance

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Then my dr doing my followed diet flat out said he would not fill in my paper....omg....grrr...luckily the lady that handles insurance said I can just give them my records from there and she could submit that

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