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Hey there folks... just wanted to introduce myself because I know I'll be using these forums a lot for moral and mental support in the coming months. I just scheduled my pre-op appointment for the 5th, and assuming I'll have the procedure done about 2 weeks later. I'm using Dr. Brown at CBSI (the mom of a friend of mine just had her surgery done today) and have high hopes. Been thinking and researching this for a long time and now it's time. Been overweight most of my life (it hasn't stopped me from accomplishing anything tho), and I was recently laid off, so in the time I decided to take off between the last job and a new one, I figured it was a perfect time to get this done). I'm not particularly worried about it, though I never actually have had any kind of surgery in my life, but my research tells me it's a particularly short and (comparatively) not super-invasive procedure.

So, I'm sure you guys will hear more from me in the coming weeks. Thanks in advance!

-- Chris

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HI! I had surgery at CBSI on August 14, 2008 with Dr. Metz. I have been very happy with things there so far. If you have any questions just ask. Good luck to you beginning this journey.

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Hello, Im a newbie also.. Im still trying to figure out how to Make my first post?? My bandage date is Nov 4. Im currently on a liquid diet for 2 weeks and In a nightmare!! Ive had a migrane since I started the drinks.. Any problems your way??

Nice to meet you.. Hopefully Im doing this correctly?

Heather

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