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Went to meet with the Bariatric Coordinator on Wednesday to start the process. She thinks I’m a good candidate and has given me all the first steps I need to do

Already have all kinds of appointments set up... psyc consult, nutritionist and physical theory (that one was new to me... apparently its to help people who have not been active get active safely... she admitted it was silly for me but I have to go anyways). Go back in a month to see how I’m doing and how much weight I have lost (Need to lose 11lbs before I can have surgery).

I’m very excited, but of course I had a curveball thrown at me today... found out I’m officially 'pre-diabetic' (exactly what I wanted to avoid) and I have some insulin issue too... now the doc wants to play the game of weight gain because of above or above because of weight gain :scared2:. This should be fun but seeing I have been over weight my whole life, I think the band will be a great tool for me.

Well, that was long but what can I say... I’m excited

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well good luck to you! hope all goes well!

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I feel your excitement, and understand it too. Actually everyone says that walking through the surgeons door is the hardest part. But once you start the ball rolling, I'd say its all the waiting that is the worst.

Congrats, and you've come to the right place to help you through it ALL!

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