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Hello!

Am awaiting my WLS approval as I begin the that process. I have selected St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in Cleveland Ohio.

Dr. Aviv Ben-Meir will be my surgeon.

I did their web seminar and spoke with my patient advocate and have my initial Consult on Thursday, April 21.

Can't wait!!

Have started a blog www.workingtoloseit.com to record my journey towards a healthy me.

Steve from Ohio

BMI 55

Initial Consult 4/21/2011

Pysch interview 4/26/2011

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Hey Steve! Welcome aboard. There is a ton of information here, and lots of people with a world of experience with the band. Have a seat and join in the fun. It may all seem a bit daunting right now, but there is definitely a light at the end of the tunnel. Hang in there, and go for it.

Good luck on your journey!

Dave

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Hey Steve!!! Welcome to LBT!! I'm pretty new to this as well but already I have met so many great people and have read the highs, lows, ups, downs, ins, outs, of many peoples experiences. You will find a lot of advice from people as you need it. The more proactive you are here the better the experience so good luck and keep us posted on the progress!

~Pamela

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hi steve... welcome! i live in the cleveland area too but i was banded in cincinnati. good luck on your journey!

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