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Well where to start. I have been looking into WLS for sometime now, I have chosen my Dr Which is Voellinger I go to see him on the 15th of June. I have had all the test done that they wont before surgery. So I am hoping when I go on the 15th that I wont need anything else and they can go ahead and send in for the approvel.. I wasa told with medicare there is no pre approvel dont know how true this is If you DO please let me know what I may or may not have to look forward too. When I started talking about doing the WLS. I chose to stop smoking then I want lie at times i could really use one LOL but WLS means more to me than to start smoking again. 2nd thing I have done is to stop all the bad eating habits i have formed over the years this hasnt been so BAD! ALLison Rutlegde is my nutrist and she has helped alot. I go back to her on the 22nd of June. and hope to have dropped another 10 alest LOL I really though that the carnation instant breakfest stuff would be really nasty tasting but its not, I like to crush ice up in mine and make it really cold. Like I said not to bad at all. I would like to find a friend maybe someone whos Doctor is the same as mine and in the same area of process Iam ANY TAKERS I will post more as I know more bye 4 now Angela

Hey Angela! Welcome to the NC board! And congrats on the beginning of your new life! I wanted to let you know we have a support group in Gastonia, and we are meeting tonight if you would like to come. We have meet and greet time from 5:45-6pm and start the meeting at 6pm. We meet at the #1 Firestation on N. Myrtle School Rd., right across from the Walmart on West Franklin. You can go to our website to find out more and get the exact address if you need to do a mapquest.... http://www.gwlssupportgroup.com/ Hope you can make it tonight. We have several new members coming tonight and you are also welcome to bring your support person. Take care! Nancy