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Hi, I am 36, 5'5", and weight 307. I just did my consult with my surgeon and psychologist. I was cleared by both, now just have the NUT. Luckily I have now other health issues so all I have to do is make it through the six months of meetings, and then my switch in May. Although he didn't say I had to lose any weight during that time I am going to try to lose at least 20 lbs. I just want to wish everyone going through this the best of luck, and to remember that you can do it. We have to so that we can live the life we deserve.

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Congratulations! The time will pass by fast!

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thanks so much for the support. good luck to you as well

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Good luck.

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I was required to do the 6 month supervised diet, which I took not too seriously because if I lost more than 10 lbs, the insurance company wouldn't approve. So I lost 7 pounds, then gained 9. At first I was denied coverage, but my surgeon went to bat for me and after many months I was finally approved. So the six months turned into eleven, but I am now on the other side, two weeks post-op. I just don't think most people's timeline usually works out like they had hoped. Many blessings on the journey and God bless!

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