Been lurking about a year. Great site. Finally got the balls to start the process. Been debating for past yr n a half. Its time. Graduated hs at 180 lbs n have put on at least 10 lbs a year since. Im 40 now n feel like crap at 400 lbs. Im nervous n scared but ready. Feel like ive missed so much over the past 20 yrs cuz of my weight. Want my life back n go back to old me. Called the surgeon's office my primary recomended (dr brathwaite) n goin to his seminar. Cant wait to start this journey

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Hang in there buddy, you've initiated the process thats half the battle.

Welcome

That first call to the surgeon's office is one of the hardest parts of the process. Just keep in mind you are doing this for your health, and future you appreciates how hard you are fighting for it right now.

The seminar is so informative. After that, you'll be ready and determined! Welcome : )

I researched a full year prior to my surgery, too. This month I'm 7 years out. Congrats on taking the first step. It's one of the best things I've ever done, short of marrying my husband.

Welcome and best to you through the insurance process.

Cheri

Welcome and congrats. It's a roller coaster but for me, all worth it.

Thanks. Had my 1st appt today. Nurse did a quick exam, measurements, and asked a bunch of medical questions. Met the laison who handles all the paperwork. She was great...actually called all the necessary drs and made my appointments for me. Labs, psych, endoscopy, ultrasound, pulmanologist, cardiologist, nutritionist, vascular, and appt with my actual surgeon. Was nice to walk out of there and have appts all set.

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Had to make appt with vascular surgeon. I was told bc of my bmi i need to have an ivc filter put in due to poss of clots. Anybody else had to get one? Did u leave in permanantly?

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Welcome. I lurked too for a while and now I'm really excited to be sleeved on 8/28. Congrats on taking the first step. I'm sure it'll be a really great choice at the end of it all.