I'm from Waterloo area. Just would love to find support around Iowa. I'm still going through my insurance process. sleep study tomorrow. Getting impatient.

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Edited July 5, 201610 yr by Mindi Lou

Yup tomorrow starts my liquids. Yay me...lol thanks. Btw here are my before pics...the first one is 2010 @ 398 lbs and the second is Oct. 2016 @ 365 lbs

Mindi in Waterloo

Edited December 1, 20169 yr by Mindi Lou

Well apparently I am not able to get the pics downloaded. It's on my facebook though if you all could add me that would be great.

Mindi Anewnana Vsg

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Welcome Pam!!!! I'm in Waterloo right close to you. I am also seeing Dr. Glascock for mine and so is Abbie.

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I would like that

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I have not meet Dr glasscock yet, his office is setting up all of my last appointments. I am so excited

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Welcome Pam! My name is jessica. Had surgery on 8/15/16 with dr. Cahalan in Des Moines. I am so excited for those of you having surgery soon. It is a crazy, difficult journey but at almost 4 months out I can honestly say I would do it again in a minute and wish I would have done it when I was 20 instead of 42. Cheers to your journeys!!!

I'm getting excited and nervous

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It will be so nice to be in touch with those having surgery this month and having those that had surgery help us along the way.

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I totally agree. I would be scared to death if I didn't have anyone to talk to about it.

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I'm very excited to share that I have my surgery date!!! Wed December 28th! So excited!

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Yaaaaaaa!!!!! Awesome!

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Mindi! Hope your liquid diet goes fast for you!

Hi Pam! I'm Jeanie from Burlington.

Y'all will not believe this - the clinic actually had to move my appointment from December BACK to APRIL. I was so bummed (again!) and then yesterday, the guy who had mistakenly told me I could come in December, called to tell me there was a cancellation THIS FRIDAY. TOMORROW!!! I get to go have my initial consult with the surgeon, see the nutritionist, and attend the seminar all tomorrow. So my journey begins

My husband is trying to be supportive but he seems sort of worried about this all. He is a very good guy and says if this is something I want then he will support me any way he can but he said he worries if something bad happens. I'm not sure what to say to that. I just told him - the risks of me staying this big far outweighs the risks of surgery. That seemed to pacify him for now.

***Sigh. Emotional rollercoaster.

Hope you are all having a nice Thursday evening. I'm missing the good shows on ABC tonight.

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That's so great Jeanie! My hubby and daughter (only child) are struggling with me having the surgery too. They both are being very support but have a worried feeling inside. I'm putting my trust in my surgeon and Drs that suggested that I look into this.

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That's so great Jeanie! My hubby and daughter (only child) are struggling with me having the surgery too. They both are being very support but have a worried feeling inside. I'm putting my trust in my surgeon and Drs that suggested that I look into this.

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That's a good way to put it, too. Thank you!

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Jeanie and Patty...I'm so glad to hear that you have that support at home. My guy is worried too...but we are excited to hurry up and get on the other side.

I did really well today with the liquids. I haven't cheated. Not hungry. Feeling great now. Yay....

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Great Mindi! I hope it keeps going so well for you!

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