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Hello everyone!

I'm new to the site and to WLS in general. Sick of having lived 22 years of my life as a morbidly obese person and experiencing the severe pain (and humiliation) of having sciatica at age 27, I took the leap and attended a WLS seminar two days ago.

I am seriously considering the gastric sleeve operation. I am anxiously awaiting the insurance decision so I can schedule a consultation and make my final decision (I'm currently about 80% for and 20% against having an operation). I have the blessings of half of my go-to support group: my dad and sister believe it would be a good option for me, while my mom and boyfriend are more apprehensive.

I'm happy to be on the site and hope that I can learn from everyone's insight and experience.

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Welcome! Stick around these boards, there is so much essential information that is shared here. Good luck and remember this is your body and your life. Only you know what is right for you!!! :)

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Welcome! As you know you have to be 100% sure you want the surgery and 100% sure you are willing to follow through with all the rules. It's a tough decision but you are the only one that can make it. There is a ton of info and some very helpful veterans that will answer any questions you may have about the surgery on this site. Good luck with your insurance process and if denied, APPEAL. I can tell you that having the sleeve was the best decision I have ever made and I wished that I would have done it much sooner. My life would have been full of a lot more adventure and I would have never developed some of the weight related medical issues! Again, welcome to the group!

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Welcome and i hope u get some valuable info on the site.You have to be 100% for surgery and only you can make that choice...No surgery is fool proof..but i'll tell you one thing what seems like a life time of medicine is no more for me...just knowing that i'm no longer taking Diabetes meds is reward enough for me..Hope u find peace with your choice...what ever it is and good luck!!!

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