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Hi I am currently waiting for my surgery date I have been approved. Looking for a mentor to help me along this new journey called life. I weighed this morning at 417 my goal right now is to be under 400 by surgery of which I anticipate to be around middle of March. My surgeon is Dr. Daniel Fang of Bridges Weight loss Center of excellence. Thank you

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Hi. My parents live in AZ city right near you. I'm in Las Cruces near El Paso. I'm 9 months out and started at 352. I would love to support you any way I can;)

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Hi, I live here in AZ too and will also have Dr. Fang as my surgeon! The end of April marks my completion of 6 months supervised weight loss. I just had my psych evaluation and have a sleep study coming up in 2 weeks. I weigh 270 and am 5'9 so am just on the borderline of a BMI of 40. Hoping my insurance approves me without a fight. I needs this!!

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I winter in Casa Grande, usually from October to April, where I reside at the Val Vista RV Resort north of town. I am pre-surgery at this time and would like to have someone in CG to visit with. If you're interested in a WL friend, just let me know. Good luck on your journey. *-)

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Hi Marlene, I live in Maricopa and visit CAsa grande frequently, I am pre-op now but plan on surgery sometime late November early December. How old are you? When are you planning on having surgery and at what clinic? Also you can find me on Facebook under Jennifer hardison and then I can add you to our Phx area local support group page. Can't wait to hear back from you

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My surgery will hopefully happen sometime early December in Reno (my primary residence). I'm 67 years young. . Will be in CG after my 30 day checkup. Will visit your Facebook page.

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