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Had my first meeting with my doctor yesterday after the seminar a few weeks back and now the ball is rolling.. Met with the nutritionist as well which was very informative. Glad my wife was with me and she is so supportive of this for me as my 15 year old son is as well.. Now all the testing starts and I wish they started tomorrow. Unfortunately, I need to stretch this out for another 4 months because of Aetna, but I can wait because I know in the long run, this is all going to be so worth it..

At some point I need to spring on mom... Not really sure what her reaction will be, as long as she realizes this is for me and my health and I would just like her support. We shall see!! Hope everyone is well.

-Randy

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Welcome. The 4 months will go by before you know it. I had to do 6 months of supervised dietician because of insurance as well. Time went by pretty fast. Hope all goes well with your mom.

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Congratulations Randy on taking the first steps, I had a six month wait, time will fly, I too was wooried about what my close relatives would say . However they would see my struggle as I went up thier steps or see me stuggle to get up from a sofa. With me my knees were screaming for help. I took a pen and pad in with me and I drew out the surgery and to many I showed them one of the you tube videos showing the surgery. They have all been very supportive. I have taken the approach of keeping this from noone. I am not proud of letting my self get this big but I am proud that I was fortunate enough to get this surgery. we are not alone , as a matter a fact obesity ( I hate that word) is at a all time high. By electing to have this surgery i just extended my life span, I lessened my chances of getting many of the things that come with obesity. and if i want to excited others in following my foot steps and doing something about their weight issue. I have a coworker she must weigh close to 500, I hear her cries for help but yet I see her get angry when she does not get enough food . I have a male coworker at about 400 , I see him stuggling to do his job because of his size , I commend you for taking the first steps, welcome aboard , glad to have another male aboard. we are few and far between in here.

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Look at the big picture - four months so very close. Use this time wisely to be introspective on things that will dramatically change in your life.

Cherish every minute because your journey has already begun. Congrats on a start to a new you.

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Randy, how exciting that you are on your way!!! Just wanted to lend some words of support and let you know we are all rooting for you!!! This board is a great place for encouragment and support as you move along the process. I look forward to reading about your progress!!! We'll hold a good spot for you on the losers bench! ;-)

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