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Hey I'm new????

Hi guys I'm new to all this I just got approved for the surgery last week and I call tomorrow to set up the date to go in and talk to the surgeon I'm nervous/very excited! I am in ky and currently weigh 254lbs I am a mom of 5 girls and have been married almost 12 yrs. oh and I am only 30.

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      I got the call today that I have my surgery Friday the 13! I'm excited and nervous

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      Thanks you all ???? I'm really excited it's actually starting to feel real!!

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    Welcome ! There's loads of great info to be found here. One helpful tip is to take advantage of the search feature before posting. Most questions you have can be found that way.

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    @@Ritcheycop Welcome, and I wish you all the best. Like the poster ahead of me stated...the site has tons of good info. Have fun reading! You'll learn a lot!! I did. I made some friends here too.

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    Welcome and hope you get your answers.

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    Wow! 5 girls! You've got your hands full!

    Good luck and keep us posted!

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    Welcome and congrats on your surgery date! You'll have plenty of energy to keep up with your girls after wls!

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    Hey, chick!

    Congrats!

    It'll be great, the benefits far outweigh some of the things you have to go thru, like retraining your eating habits COMPLETELY!

    Ever want to chat, email me aquainst1@aol.com

    My surgery was 9-15-15.

    Lynne in North Orange County, CA

    Hey, chick!

    Congrats!

    It'll be great, the benefits far outweigh some of the things you have to go thru, like retraining your eating habits COMPLETELY!

    Ever want to chat, email me aquainst1@aol.com

    My surgery was 9-15-15.

    Lynne in North Orange County, CA

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    I got the call today that I have my surgery Friday the 13! I'm excited and nervous

    Thats a great date! Best of things are yet to come!

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