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Hi everyone. I would first of all like to say that I am very impressed with this message board. You people are great. I have recently been approved by BC/BS for WLS. It was relatively simple. The insurance company was great. I am now waiting on a surgery date. Dr. Gooden's office says it will probably be in January. My brother had it done 2 yrs. ago and has lost 200 lbs.

Welcome Michael,Congrats on your approval!I know how you are feeling my surgery date is 4 days after christmas and I am so excited!thats wonderful about your brother.If you neeg anything this is the place to come everybody on here has made me feel so welcomed and they all are so supportive,so if you need anything lst us know....hugggsss Amy C.

Good luck on your surgery. Hope everything goes well.

Michael Welcome to our little family !!! it is great here for any questions you might have or ifyour just down int he dumps and need a pick me up !!! everyone here is very understanding and giving and wonderful !!! CAnnt wait for you to make it to one of our monthly meeting !!!! Laura

Welcome to our humble little family. Glad you posted with us. CONGRATS on the approval. Keep us posted on the wonderful changes you will be going through! We're here if you ever need anything! (Even if it's just to say hi)

Hi Michael, Welcome to the group! There are so many of us here, and we all are at different stages in the process. My name is Cathy, and I just celebrated my 2 year post op anniversery at the end of October. I hope that you keep us informed while you go through the stages leading up to your surgery, we are here to answer any questions you might have, listen to your fears, and most of all give you our support! Take Care, Cathy Martin

Welcome! This is a great place for information and support.

Hi, Michael! Welcome! Congratulations on getting your approval. How cool to have a brother who is two years post op! Biologically, it's looking good for you. Super! Be sure to let us know when you get your date! Hugs, Becky

Hello and Welcome Michael! So glad to have you!! Don't hesitate to ask anything, or vent, or brag about your successes! We love to hear it all and support in you all things life has to offer! Good luck to you on your journey!! -Tami 340/235/??

Welcome Michael! I know Dr. Gooden. You must be going to have surgery in Augusta. Let me know if you need to talk or need some help. I'm right around the corner from University Hospital. Good luck to you!! Amy