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Hi, I finished the 6 month presurgical program at Lehigh Valley Hospital. I am waiting for a date.

I have been obese all of my life and now I am struggling with diabetes, apnea, osteo arthritis.

I had lost 25 lbs, but now I see it going back on.

I have had a consult with Dr. Richard Boorse. My BMI is low and I freaked when I thought I might lose too much weight for approval by my insurance. Now I'm having the opposite problem, I can't control my eating.

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Hi! I live near you in New Tripoli, Pa! I just had my surgery on the 24th of September by Dr. Bono at Hazleton General. If you have any questions just ask. Good luck. Tamara

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I take it day by day. I thought I might bounce back a little sooner, but it is mind over matter. I have to tell myself to relax and rest so I can heal. I have alot of troubles consuming all the liquids they want you to drink since surgery. It seems like a constant battle to drink. Other than that like most I have lost 10lbs in that 4 days, so that keeps you going. Good luck Tamara

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