Re: Newbie here from Chicago

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Welcome, ....you don't have to be embarassed or ashamed here,

we are totally nonjudgemental and supportive. I can only speak for

myself, but I will say that I'm only 7 weeks postop and feel better

than I have in a long time. I'm off both diabetes medication and

blood pressure meds and am getting regular exercise, which is also

easier with less poundage! It sounds like you have done your

research and have decided the surgery is right for you---

congratulations! You are starting an amazing journey....keep us

posted on your progress, and if you have any questions, give us a

shout.

Connie

open rny 9/17/03

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> Hi,

> I am new to the group and could use a few friendly people for

advice

> who have had the surgery...for one reason or another i have put the

> surgery off and now have to depend on medicare/medicaid to cover

> this..i am so excited and have determined that if i have to pay for

> the surgery myself i will but dont want to let this chance go

> again..i am at a all time high weight and am even to ashamed to

tell

> you about it here..if anyone has some information regarding the

> surgery or just some encouraging words that is awesome..you can

> email directly at this address..also i love to see pix of

> everyone..b/c that helps me to keep going..thinking that with the

> right help i could also be healthy..thank you from chicago

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