I have my first appointment tomorrow, actually it's today in about 8 hrs, but I woke up at 1:00am and have not been able to go back to sleep. I'm excited and nervous.

Good luck!!

Good luck on your appointment. The excitement had me the same way at first.

Had my appointment~ doctor says I have to loss 70 pounds before I can get the surgery.

Wow! Good luck on the loss! Is there a particular reason he wants you to lose 70 lbs prior to surgery?

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My BMI is higher than recommend and the risks are greater at my weight.

Did they at least give you a diet to follow?

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No, but I am doing my doctor supervised diet with my doctor. I'm thinking of joining weight watchers.

I wish you the best of luck!!

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Had my appointment~ doctor says I have to loss 70 pounds before I can get the surgery.

You can do this. We are here for you. Good luck and keep us updated.

I have made a choice and I have joined weight watchers and tomorrow is day one.

My BMI is higher than recommend and the risks are greater at my weight.

If you don't mind me being nosey.... How much is your BMI?

90

Mine is 62 right now. I meet with the Dr on the 15th and not sure if he will want me to lose more weight before surgery.

Good luck!

Well good luck, I doubt he will, even after I lose 70 pounds my BMI will be higher than that.

Thanks AngiD. Hopefully the 70 lbs will fall off fast.