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I've been lurking around this forum since February 2013, when I started my six month prerequisites for insurance. I've read the good, bad and ugly, seen the before and after pics, read some great advice, encouragement and tips. Today, I met with my surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey Hannon at Mobile Infirmary and set a date of October 7, 2013 for VSG. I am so excited and nervous. I hate that I have to wait that long, but I have other obligations that I need to get out of the way first so I can focus on my surgery and recovery. Just wanted to say hi and thanks to all the members here as they have relieved me of a lot of my fears.

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congrats on setting a date. The time will fly!

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HI I am thrilled for you! I am 6 weeks post and still feel it was the best decision I ever made!

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congrats I know you have to be truly happy you are almost there...the cross over to sleeved yay

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Congrats!!

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Thanks, guys. I'm here at the hospital having some pre-op tests. They said my gall bladder is good. Now it's time for my upper GI tests. Never had one of these before.

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Congratulations on getting your date!

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Congrats on a date! Oct. 7 will be here before you know it!

And Oct. is a good month for a sleeve...had mine almost 3 years ago in Oct. ;)

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Congrats on a date! Oct. 7 will be here before you know it!

And Oct. is a good month for a sleeve...had mine almost 3 years ago in Oct. ;)

M2G, October is a good month. On the 19th, I will have been married 22 years to my high school sweetheart. Going to be a busy month. I noticed you are from the Denver area, I hope you haven't been affected by the floods.

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Wishing you all the best, congratulations!

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M2G, October is a good month. On the 19th, I will have been married 22 years to my high school sweetheart. Going to be a busy month. I noticed you are from the Denver area, I hope you haven't been affected by the floods.

Thank you! We had some basement flooding (from a window well) but our basement is unfinished and we were able to move everything before it was water-damaged. It WAS a long weekend though keeping on top of all the Water that kept rushing in. Really nothing compared to those who have lost everything.

Thanks for asking!

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Congrats! I also lurked on this site for a few months before joining. I joined on the day of my first official visit to my weight loss surgery clinic. I just had surgery this past Monday. Soon this will be you as well. This is such a great community!

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Welcome it's a great site.

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Congrats! I also lurked on this site for a few months before joining. I joined on the day of my first official visit to my weight loss surgery clinic. I just had surgery this past Monday. Soon this will be you as well. This is such a great community!

I know, it is coming up quick. I had my last test yesterday and got final clearance this morning. I hope you are doing well. I read that you were coughing and are very sore; hopefully that has about passed.

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