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    Losing weight prior to surgery

    Thanks for your input and I know I need to start as soon as possible. I'm still seeing the psychologist for food addictions and she has given me tools to start working on now. I really want to be successful but I know it is just a tool and I've seen friends who haven't done well because they go...
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    Tomorrow is the day

    Best of Luck on your surgery!!! I'm sure it will go well and then you will be on your new journey and life.... Take Care
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    Losing weight prior to surgery

    So, I've heard I will need to lose weight prior to my surgery. I haven't met with my doctor yet. Did you all wait or did you start before you were even told? I haven't been doing well at just trying on my own and it worries me that I have gain since I first went to the doctor for all my test...
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    i'm just getting started

    My psych test was 600 questions which I passed but they are making me see another psych doctor for food addiction. Okay, like isn't that why I'm getting the surgery? But they said they want me to be successful with my weight loss so I understand. But I have to see the psych doctor for 3 or 4...
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    Sleeve vs Bypass

    Hi Dakota, thanks for your input...I have a question for you, will you have to have any other surgeries down the road? I thought I read somewhere you often do. Also, did you have any problems with your insurance company? I'm still waiting to ask my doctor about this procedure. I really don't...
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    It' a "never-ending" challenge

    I haven't had surgery but I also know what could or couldn't happen from surgery...It makes me scared and excited. We come to this point in life to live or die early because of our health. I have thought so many times it would be just easiser stay the way I am but something inside tells me...
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    Pear Blosson Run 5k & 10 mile

    Great job Tom!!!! I had a feeling you were going to do it all... Nice new picture too! :D Joanne
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    Have a surgery date

    Great news.... Almost there to start your new journey in life!!!
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    One year anniversary from having Gastric Bypass Surgery

    That is fabulous!!! You should be so proud of yourself. As a food addict I know how very hard it is to stay on the straight and narrow but look at the great example you are. I wish you continous willpower and happiness in your life!!! Keep up the great work!!
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    CPAP after surgery?

    For those of you who have had your surgery and use a CPAP, I'm wondering if you were able to be released from the monster? I really would love to leave it behind once I lose my weight!!! PLEASE tell me it can go bye bye???? :) J
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    ljjcoffee58

    Hi, I'm new too and don't have a surgery date. It does seem like allot hoops to get to the surgery but I think its all for a better result in the end. I'm with you...very excited but kinda scared too. I wish you the best results.... Joanne
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    Sleeve vs Bypass

    Thanks Tom for the input...I probably will stick with the bypass..I think I'm just afraid I'll make the wrong decision. Joanne
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    To Everyone

    HAPPY EASTER!!!! I hope you all have a great day! Joanne
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    Pear Blosson Run 5k & 10 mile

    That is great Tom...right now I can't even imagine being able to do any of that. What a wonderful life change...good for you!
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    Sleeve vs Bypass

    Hi, I originally told my doctor office I was interested in the Bypass surgery but reading post and researching the different procedures, I'm now thinking the Sleeve now. I would like to hear thoughts from others who choose the sleeve or bypass and how did they make their descision. I...
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    **new***

    Thanks Tom for the email. I'm up in Portland and my doctor is Dr Emma Patterson. Yes, lots of hoops more then I thougth but I'm still hanging in. I do have concerns with my insurance company because I have heard they will give a written approval and then decide not to pay but I'm a fighter so...
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    **new***

    Hi Everyone, I'm new and have been reading your post to understand the experiences you all have had. I'm on my journey to surgery but its been a long journey so far....Somedays I wonder if its all worth it and then I read about your success and I think okay I can do this. So, anyone from...
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