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Well, I finally had my first surgical consult today. After reading all of these posts, I thought it would be an incredibly long process. Well, basically, since I had all of my ducks in a row and was self pay the doc was basically like, after you have your nutritionist appt and get your psyche eval in we can set a date. I am excited, but scared too! I have decided to not get it done until after my trip to Africa in July, so it is just a matter of working out when I can take off of work again. Part of me wants to put it off, but then part of me wants it to be done NOW! I'm trying to think of things that I can do as activities that don't revolve around eating because I think that that will be my downfall if anything. Any suggestions? Sorry for the rambles, but I think I'm kind of in a state of shock and excitement!

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Well I think better now than later... if u wait too long you may decide not to get it done. This will be a life style change for you so if u have to eat less and or make better food choices big deal.... It's going to be the summer anyway... and the more weight you can loose between now and july will be more than just a few i'm sure... I would do it now.... but thats my opinion.

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OK, I'm just jealous you're going to Africa!!!

Seriously though, I would get it done as soon as you can get more time off from work.

Have a GREAT time on that trip!!!!

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