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Hi Everyone,

Thought I would jump in here. Don't really know what I'm doing but that's never stopped me before. So, if I make any online faux pas, my apologies. :smile2:

I'm self pay (booooo), and am getting banded on June 14th here in Utah! The process has been incredibly fast! Went to a seminar on May 19th, turned in my paperwork the next day. Received a call from the Dr.'s office on the 21st to schedule the surgery. Holy crap! Now, just waiting for another call about all the pre-op stuff. Since I'm self-pay the process is smooth and pretty darn easy so far! I'm in shock from how fast it's going.

I'm still trying to determine, who I'm telling about this surgery and who I'm not! It's a tricky business. . . Anywhoo. . . looking forward to chatting w/ya'll! I still need to fix my signature line. . but till then:

SunD1 :thumbup:

Before: 311 lbs

Pre Op: not sure yet

Goal: 140 lbs... (lofty, isn't it?)

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Hi and Welcome:smile2:

Wow you are moving fast!!!!! You don't have to go this fast if you're not sure or ready yet. My suggestion is read all the info you can find on this forum and get diet info from the doctors office (pre-op & post-op diets etc).

It's almost a year since I started my journey. My process could have been a little faster but, it gave me time to prepare emotionally. My date is June 30th so I'm ready now:thumbup:.

Best of Luck,

Carol D'

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Thanks for the reply Carol D!

I've done a lot of research, so I'm as ready as can be. I think I just didn't expect it to go so smoothly. I figured I would need this signature or that document, yadda yadda. So, I had kept my expectations very low.

You're right, you really do have to be emotionally prepared. It's a BIG step, a BIG deal if you will. But. . finally. . I'm ready!

Keep me posted, your date is coming up as well. :tongue2: Very exciting. . . .

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