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I've been a lurker on this site for a few months as I've been going through my pre-op phase. I never joined or shared my story because I think I believed that it somehow wouldn't work out. Well, yesterday I completed the last 2 components of my check list - the Mental Health and Nutrition evaluations. I got a call back from my surgeon today that they both agree that I'm an excellent candidate and that he would like to schedule me for November 1!

I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. I've literally never been a healthy weight - I don't even know what my body looks like "healthy". I turn 30 in mid-October and am the blessed wife of an active duty Coastie and loving mama to 2 rambunctious babies - an almost 3 year old and an 18 month old. Prior to becoming a mama, I was a career obsessed nurse. I truly have spent my life in service to others. Now, I know I need to take some time to do this for myself.

So, I'm excited to be here and bring on 11-1-13!

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That is very exciting news!! Not long now :)

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Congratulations! Once you become a mama it is hard to think about doing anything for yourself. I totally understand this way of thinking. However, this will make a huge impact on your children as well. You will be able to run, jump, and skip with them as they grow up. They will be able to wrap their arms around your waist, and be so proud that they can do that. You have to remember that not only are you doing this to feel better about yourself, but also so that you will be around for them, through graduation, college, marriage, and then when they have babies of their own. The sleeve was the best decision of my life, and soon you will come to realize it is the best decision of yours too! Good luck to you! :)

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Welcome, friend!

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Good luck start to follow the rules now...

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Welcome and best of luck to you! :)

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Congratulations!! You are on your way! :P

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Congrats on making it this far!. Your surgery date will be here in a blink of an eye. Start to get prepared now. Best of luck to you.

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