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Hi everyone! I've posted a few times asking questions to help me in my decision making process... Well, I have decided that if my insurance approves it, I am going to get banded! I cannot wait. I have to wait about 2 weeks until my insurance will give my doc an answer. It's going to be hard to wait that long, but I know it will be worth it in the end. I am anxious to get all the other doc appointments scheduled and get my surgery date. I am hoping for the beginning of September. It will be my birthday present to myself. :D Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for everyone that responded to my posts and to everyone that has shared their stories on these boards. You have all helped me make an informed decision on what is best for me. Thanks again and I look forward to going through this process with all of you!

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How cool that you will begin your new life around your birthday. How exciting!

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Congrats! This is an exciting time for you. Having something good to look forward to is such a wonderful thing! Good luck!

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My B'Day is in September also. I am going to visit my mother and my little mini goal is to lose 17 more pounds. That will put me in one-derland! Yeah! That is an awesome B'Day present for you and I am glad you found some decision making info in these posts.

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I also hope to get my surgery by my bday as well in Oct. I have had most of my appointments have a sleep study tonight. Then after that I see the dr to follow up on my lab results and then see the surgeon to schedule my surgery date yaaaay im excited and scared at the same time. Good luck to u.

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Good luck to you too Neesh! I think this will be the best birthday present I've ever given to myself! Keep in touch and let me know how everything goes!

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