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Hello,

I am very new at everything. The other day was my first introductory appointment. Yesterday decided to read some threads about complications and it freaked me out. Am I making the right decision? Like to hear about yr expriences from day one.

My starting weight is 210 BMI 38, and hypertension. Doctors said that I am border line and might have a difficult time to get approved.

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Hello, I'm not sure how things are where you live. I'm from Toronto. My BMI was 42 and my weight was 272 and I also was told I was not "very large". I cried thinking even these Drs where going to dessert me. I WAS approved. I did have complications but was re-banded earlier this week. I feel really good now and am looking ofrward to A THINNER ME!!

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Don't you dare be afraid. I researched the band for months and am 5 days out. I am close to your weight, I live in Houston. I had a surgery date set before I found the thread where a lot of problems were occuring. Scared me to death. I understand people do have problems but it is a small percentage. Find yourself a good doctor and go for it. You can personally pm me if you would like. Good luck

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