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thanks letrell. I also cried leaving the surgeons. It all just seems overwhelming. I can do this though, I have noother choice! I have an appt with my regular doc in a few hours and am going to see about a mild nerve pill to help with the smoking. I am just going to get through the weekend...

I just saw the surgeon for the first time and I have to lose 45-50 lbs before I can have surgery, medicare will not pay for medical weight management so I am basically on my own. He suggested the adkin's diet. I am going to start monday. also have to quit smoking. I am as of an hour or so...

I met with the surgeon for the first time this morning. I have to be off cigarettes for 2 months so that puts me the end of february. He wants me to lose 45-50 pounds before he will do the surgery. Iam really scared about that. if I could lose weight I wouldn't need the surgery. and...

pat, thanks for the advice. I already have a list of the bloodwork and all of the steps. they gave it to us at the seminar. I have an appt with my regular doctor on friday to get started on the ones of those that are good for 6 months. do you have a surgery date yet?

My name is Loretta, I am in the first stages of having the RNY done. I go to my initial appt with the surgeon tomorrow morning and will then have a better idea of when I may be able to have the surgery. I was told by someone that ms medicare requires a 3 month supervised diet. I am hoping they...