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Hello! My name is Dacia. I am so glad that I found this website. For so long I have struggled with my weight. I'm sure on a forum such as this the story gets redundant so I won't bore you with how long I have struggled, how many diets I have been on, etc. LOL

I really wanted to just introduce myself. I have been viewing this site for about a week and I must say it has been very informative. I am amazed at the support that is given here. I hope to also be able to give back as much as I have been given so far.

Here is a little about me:

  1. I am 5'5 and I weigh 243lbs

  2. I am right at 40 BMI So, I am currently not trying to lose weight until I see the surgeon. I really don't know what to do with myself lately because I have been addicted to dieting for 17 years so it seems weird that I'm not trying to come up with the latest craze to lose it. Just being honest...

  3. I will be 37 in December

  4. I have High Cholesterol, but I do not take medication for it. I just found out that I have it. My dad has had 2 strokes and 3 heart attacks. I need to lose weight I don't want that to happen to me

Just so everyone knows where I am at in the process:

  1. I have United Healthcare Choice Plus Insurance I have been enrolled in with the Bariatric Resource Center with my insurance provider. This is something that my job offers as an incentive to help us thru the process.

  2. I have already attended the educational forum at my local hospital

  3. I completed the health questionnaire and I received my letter today stating that I am accepted I just have to pay the $300 fee to see the doctor etc. I will be paying that and mailing off the participation agreement tomorrow.

  4. I have to do the 6 month diet with the PCP. I had my first appointment on October 19th, My doctor felt that I was an excellent candidate, My next appointment is November 19th

I hope to share more soon :)

Peace ad blessings,

Dacia

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Congrats on making positive steps to change your life. My surgery date is Dec. 10th took me a while to decide that surgery was a good option fit me. My insurance required a 6 six weight loss program which I completed in April. When I first started my weight was 365. My current weight us. 343, I trying to loose as much weight as I ca lm before surgery.

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Congrats on making positive steps to change your life. My surgery date is Dec. 10th took me a while to decide that surgery was a good option fit me. My insurance required a 6 six weight loss program which I completed in April. When I first started my weight was 365. My current weight us. 343, I trying to loose as much weight as I ca lm before surgery.

Thanks Monique :) Congrats to you. My birthday os December 11th!!! So Ill have 2 reasons to Celebrate now. Im so happy for you.

Dacia

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Welcome! I'm fairly new too. I went on my first Dr's appointment about 2 weeks ago and am going to the nutritionist and for my psych eval. in the coming weeks. I agree so far this site has been very helpful to me and has eased my mind. I think it's great that your company has a program to help you navigate the process.

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So happy you are joining us....Congrats on your decision to get your life back and become healthier as a side effect.....Love this side effect.....:)

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welcome to the site!! Hope things progress rapidly for you :)

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WELCOME!!

I agree about diet addiction. Like any other addiction it is an affliction that masquerades as a solution.

I have been sleeved since Jan. 16, 2012. I don't think of myself as being on a diet. I eat good food in the right proportions at the right speed. I live my life without food being an obsession. Freedom.

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Thank you for the support everyone. I feel so welcome. :)

@monique - my daughters birthday is the 13th... lol :) Looks like Sag is the sign to be :)

@Jazzika nice to meet you. ;) ongrats on your journey to wellness as well. When do you propose that you will be getting sleeved. Im looking at Spring 2013.

@ms skinnieness -- ;) Thank u. i look forward to that side effect!! ;) Congrats on your weight loss btw :)

@labelle509- thanks! I look forward to sharing my journey with you

@gmanbat u got it! Im happy for you. FREEDOM sounds so sweet. I look forward to the day. Congrats on your weight loss. You are doing great!

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I got emoticion happy!!! lol guess im so used to smiling.. lol

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Congrats Dacia for making the first step towards a new you. The 6 months will go fast. I'm going to call my dr. office in the am to schedule a date. I can't sleep I'm nervous and excited. Wish you the best. I found two other sites for bariatric surgery. A thinneryou and obesityhelpccom. The best is yet to come.

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I got emoticion happy!!! lol guess im so used to smiling.. lol

You have a nice smile. There's a lot more of that in your future!

:) :) :) :) :) :)

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Hello! My name is Dacia. I am so glad that I found this website. For so long I have struggled with my weight. I'm sure on a forum such as this the story gets redundant so I won't bore you with how long I have struggled' date=' how many diets I have been on, etc. LOL

I really wanted to just introduce myself. I have been viewing this site for about a week and I must say it has been very informative. I am amazed at the support that is given here. I hope to also be able to give back as much as I have been given so far.

Here is a little about me:

[*']I am 5'5 and I weigh 243lbs

[*]I am right at 40 BMI So, I am currently not trying to lose weight until I see the surgeon. I really don't know what to do with myself lately because I have been addicted to dieting for 17 years so it seems weird that I'm not trying to come up with the latest craze to lose it. Just being honest...

[*]I will be 37 in December

[*]I have High Cholesterol, but I do not take medication for it. I just found out that I have it. My dad has had 2 strokes and 3 heart attacks. I need to lose weight I don't want that to happen to me

Just so everyone knows where I am at in the process:

[*]I have United Healthcare Choice Plus Insurance I have been enrolled in with the Bariatric Resource Center with my insurance provider. This is something that my job offers as an incentive to help us thru the process.

[*]I have already attended the educational forum at my local hospital

[*]I completed the health questionnaire and I received my letter today stating that I am accepted I just have to pay the 300 fee to see the doctor etc. I will be paying that and mailing off the participation agreement tomorrow.

[*]I have to do the 6 month diet with the PCP. I had my first appointment on October 19th, My doctor felt that I was an excellent candidate, My next appointment is November 19th

I hope to share more soon :)

Peace ad blessings,

Dacia

Welcome to the group!!! I took a little break from the site as I was told I couldn't get the surgery. I'm now back and my case was submitted yesterday to bcbd, :).

This has been a great site and a lot of awesome support. Good luck to you and we shall see ya around. ;-)

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You have a nice smile. There's a lot more of that in your future!

:) :) :) :) :) :)

Thank you very much :) Your a sweetheart

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Welcome to the group!!! I took a little break from the site as I was told I couldn't get the surgery. I'm now back and my case was submitted yesterday to bcbd, :).

This has been a great site and a lot of awesome support. Good luck to you and we shall see ya around. ;-)

The best of luck to you. That is good news. I hope u get a quick answer. Nice meeting you. Thanks for the welcome

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