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I don't have any advice yet, as my first appointment with my Surgeon isn't until the 6th of February. I know how you feel though I've been researching Gastric Sleeve surgery for the last year or so and finally made the decision that it was what I needed about 3 weeks ago. I contacted my Dr and surgeon, they contacted my insurance and everything since then has been going super fast. I fly down to Seattle next Friday for my consultation. The day after I get back I have an appointment with my PCP the first of 3 that I need to complete for insurance's 3 month weight observation. Then I'll be flying back down to Seattle for surgery Mid-May. The only thing I can say is good luck and I hope everything works out for you, try not to over think it to much. "What will be, will be" ;)

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I inow exactly ghow you feel . I went the 24th for my first visit with my surgeon and i just started crying from joy. Yes this is really going to happen.

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