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Hi, My name is Victoria! My doctors office called yesterday and they got my approval from my insurance:cool: This is really something that I want to do, but now that I got the apporoval I am really scared. I go for a pre-op class on Friday and to schedule my surgery:ohmy: When I first started thinking about the surgery I found this site but never joined, today I joined because I think that I really need some support. One of the things I'm scared of is that I really haven't been getting ready for the BIG day, by practicing the eating habits and such. Does anyone have any good adivce to offer me. I would really like to hear some feedback. :confused:

Thanks!

Victoria

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I was really scared too. I have a husband and two children and going under made me nervous. I can tell you that it has been worth it. I am close to a 30lb loss and feel so much better already! Stay on this site and post when you need a little uplift. It really got me through that first post op week.

Will your dr. have you on a pre op diet? I was on liquids for 2 wks before surgery.

Congratulations!

Dee

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Hi Victoria! I'm new here as well, but I'm in a similar boat as you. Just got my approval last week, and soon to schedule my surgery. However, I'm so excited to start the rest of my life, and be able to live it as a normal human being. Be encouraged! This is the first day of the rest of your life.

-Brian

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Welcome fellow Hoosier! Where in Indiana, if we may ask? Congratulations on your insurance approval!

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Thanks for the wonderful welcome:redface: I will be using Dr. McEwen. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about him, that don't stop me from being really nervous though:ohmy: I am from a little town called Alexandria. Its nice to see that there are other Hoosiers on here. Can't wait to talk to you more.

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Hey Victoria!

I'm also from Indiana and using Dr. McEwen!!

I just scheduled all of my appointments like an hour ago haha. I'm so excited and scared!!!

I'm planning on having surgery the weekend of August 18th, right before school starts back up! :)

When are you having yours? Or maybe I just didn't see it in the upper replies. Maybe we'll be right around the same time??

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