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I'm also in Guilford and would be very happy to meet with you and go over everything. Just email me at urbanlegends@comcast.net and I'll email you my cell. Several of us here in Guilford are waiting and one has already had surgery. We can have our own support group.

Yippee! Insurance approval just came in this morning. Less than 2 weeks after submission. Waiting for call from surgeon's office re surgery date. Shooting for May 14. What's next?

I'm from Guilford and also going with the Floch practice -- though using the new surgeon, Fridman. Having surgery at St. Vincent's in Bridgeport in May.

I'm going to Yale Cardiac Group in Branford next week. I've never had a stress test before so I'm praying everything goes alright. Where do you live? I have two other friends from Guilford also going through this process.

How are you feeling over all? I'm terrified of having the surgery, but I know I really have to lose weight. I know I can't make the necessary changes without help. I like to eat and drink and be social too much!

I'm in Guilford. Where are you going for cardiac clearance? I go next week in Branford. This week I have ultrasound at Guilford Radiology and mental health clearance on Wed. What surgeon are you going to?

Hi Maria, How are you doing so far? I live in Guilford, but going to Fairfield Bariatrics. How are you doing since your surgery?

That stuff is just poison. Are there any drinks without this stuff in them?

Congrats!! What a success story. Truly gives me hope!

Is anyone going for a cardiac clearance? EKG, stress test, etc?

Kohle, how do I PM you from here? I'd like to join the FB group too. Thx. The link doesn't work for me. Thx!

Parents, family and friends are used to fitting into a role in your life. Now you're ready to rock the boat, and they don't like it. They want everything to stay the same, that's all. It's the fear of the unknown. They may be part of the reason you have the weight on you to begin with -- a shield from their criticism. It's OK to move into the adult world and not need their approval anymore. We're all here to support you with no judgment.

Please check with your surgeon. There are other doctors you can go to who are more supportive. They should be working with a team if them and can recommend a few for you to go to. Don't let anything or anyone stand in your way of becoming healthy.