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Hi! I am a newbie--I just had my first meeting with my doctor today. I am scheduled for a VSG sometime in late January, pending a cardiology okay. I am a 54 y/o female living in Corpus Christi, TX. My surgery will be with Dr. Patel in San Antonio. I'm not well versed in using forums like these, so bear with me!

I have been fighting obesity unsuccessfully for nearly 40 years. I feel like I've tried everything out there, with very little success. I'm tired of fighting. I want an end to the war!

I have high blood pressure, osteoarthritis in my knees, heel spurs in both feet, sleep apnea, and IBS. The doctor assures me these will all get better when I've lost the weight. I sure hope so. I need a great support group, and I've been reading these forums for over a month now and I think I've found it. Thanks for being there, everyone!

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WELCOME fellow Texan !!!! I am so happy you are on your way to changing your life ! I am having my surgery in Mexico in Feb and I am super excited !! It is so important to have support with all the negative things that surround overweight people only we can understand one another !

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Welcome from another fellow Texan! I am being sleeved Dec. 20th and I am from the Houston area. This forum is so supportive. You will love it! Good luck with your surgery.

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Look at us ! A Texan can sure sniff out a fellow Texan lol I can't wait to see how yours goes Becca where are you getting it done again

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