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Hello all! I am Ericka, 35 from Chicago, and I am new in this process. I have only had my first consultation, and I just got referrals to see the pulmonary doctor and psychiatric doctor. I am here to get information from you all by reading about your journey . Also for a great support system! Thank yo in advance!

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Congrats on the start of your journey!! I had bypass surgery on May 27th and I'm doing great! I'm not on here much but it is an awesome place to find support and great info! Good luck to you!

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Hi and welcome! Glad you made this choice for yourself, any questions all away!!

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Hi, welcome I'm new here also just been active for a few days on here and it has been great. I'm currently living in Las Vegas but just moved from Round Lake IL about 30 to 40 minutes from Chicago.

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Welcome! I am having revision surgery from the sleeve to the bypass. I am in my 1st month of nutrition classes.

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Welcome. I too am new and so far I'm loving all the information on here. Good luck with your process and journey to a new you.

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Welcome! I just started the process in May. My second appointment with the surgeon is tomorrow. Good luck!!

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Hello all and welcome Ericka.

I too am at the pre-surgery stage but closer to end. ???? I have done everything tests; EKG; chest X-ray; nutritionist; psychologist and the endoscopy but they found ulcers and just lately H. Pylori SO meds and another 6 week wait. ????

This site has help me so much to read and learn that I wanted to share my journey with everyone.

Hang in there everyone. ❤️

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I wanted to come back to original post. I was approved by my insurance for RNY and my surgery date is 11/2/15, exactly 4 months from my first post here. I have so many emotions.????????????????????????

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Congrats and welcome! I'll be 2 years out in November. I'm excited for you! There's a FB group that I'm in for RNY. It's mostly women and we just love on each other. :-) Message me if you want more info.

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