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After a lot of delays, I finally have a surgery date set. I go under the laparoscope on October 5th, and start the pre-op diet on September 21 - just after my 55th birthday. Lots of emotions, as all here can attest. Sad, angry, excited, resolved, scared, ready for change, all blended...

I know I'm late to the party, but I'm from St. A and having my surgery performed by Dr. Marema at Flagler. So far, it's been an awesome process with lots of support and good information. Flagler's a great hospital (a Center of Excellence) and I'm expecting great things.

I suffer from OSA, diagnosed almost 15 years ago and have been living with a CPAP ever since. Unfortunately for me, my comorbidities (Type II Diabetes, Hypertension, >100 lbs overweight, kidney disease, fatty liver) did not help my qualification for insurance. I'm paying the bulk of my surgical...