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Hi,

My name is Pat and I am glad that I found this site. I am 63 yrs young and when I recently looked at a copy of my medical records and read " Morbidly Obese" it sent a chill through me. I decided to finally do something about it and went to the weight loss seminar....the first step. Today I had my first appointment with my surgeon. I first met with the dietician who spent quite some time going over what to expect in terms of pre-op/post-op, dos and don'ts....and gave me folder with info to read. Then met with the surgeon who I really like. I will be having the sleeve and said I was a good candidate. I have recently been through several medically supervised weight loss programs so once they receive all my medical paperwork, I will be on a 2 wk liquid diet before surgery.

I fellI am ahead as I just had a cardiac work up 3 wks agos so after my appt. today I went down the street to the other clinic and got copies of my blood work, EKG and chest X-ray and hand carried then back. I now need to to the psych eval and then get scheduled for my pre-op. I was apprehensive before I went to my appt but after meeting with the dietician and surgeon I feel less apprehensive.

My daughter is expecting her first child in October and I want to be able to roll around the floor with her and be able to chase after her. I have taken the first step to improving the quality and longevity of my life.

I look forward to all the knowledge and assistance I can get from all of you that have taken this journey.

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Congrats on making this decision to improve your life! I am 2 weeks post op and am feeling great! Good luck!

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Oh, I've heard of Tampa, a suburb of Zephyrhills isn't it? :rolleyes:

WELCOME! From a fellow Floridian.

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Well, not really Tampa..I live in Seffner.

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Well, not really Tampa..I live in Seffner.

20 miles from me. I'm in Zephyrhills thinking about buying a lottery ticket at Publix. :huh::D

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Welcome! I hope it's the best decision ever!

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Good luck with your journey! I went to college at USF, it is a nice area. I miss living down there.

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Hey I'm up the road in Dade City! Just moved here from IL.

Well, not really Tampa..I live in Seffner.

20 miles from me. I'm in Zephyrhills thinking about buying a lottery ticket at Publix. :huh::D

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Welcome to Florida! I just finished reading your complications story and now I am scared. My surgery is scheduled for August 9th.

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Welcome to Florida! I just finished reading your complications story and now I am scared. My surgery is scheduled for August 9th.

Most people don't have any problems. Don't be scared but know if you do have any complications be strong!

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