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Hello.... !! 

I started this journey on March 17th (St. Patrick's Day!) .. I attended the information session, and on April the 2nd was my consultation.  I am so nervous and excited and anxious! I have my first session with the dietitian on Thursday, April 9th and then my psych eval May the 8th.  I haven't really gotten to sit down and talk with anyone... ANYONE!!! near my age that has gone through this, so this forum is way awesome! After my psych eval and my dietitian meetings, my info will go off for insurance approval.  It's all very nerve-wrecking, especially since that's all I can think of instead of school! 

What kind of advice and/or info can you guys give me? 

Congrats on taking the first step to the rest of your life. I know its sounds lame but it takes a lot to take that first step and to change yourself. This has been an amazing experience for me I had surgery on March 20th, 2009 so I'm still new to this whole process. My advice would be to learn as much as you possibly can and start practicing the rules and exercising now before surgery so that you are use to it by the time you get it done. This site is great for information and everyone here is really helpful! check out the main board and the lapband/realize band or the RNY or any of the other types of surgeries to learn more from others as well. There is no such thing as a stupid question so ask away and the people are always willing to reply with helpful answers! GOOD LUCK!!!

hey girl wellcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!....... congratulations is gret that you are gonna have this amazing oportunity as such. a young age. 
the best advice I can give you is to follow our dr rules. and enjoy the process. every stage is diferent and will not go back.. and TAKE PICTURES!!!! lot of the. you are gonna love to see your progress is gonna help you to keep on track.
and be a regular poster. you are gonna love here everyones is great.
hugs

Hey there girly welcome to 20sOH! There are some great people here. What insurance do you have? Looks like you have a busy couple of months. How old are you? What kind of surgery are you wanting?

The waiting game is the worst...but I PROMISE this journey is an amazing one and worth every bit of fight you have to put into it!
I'm rootin' for ya!
xxxBecca

Yay! Thanks guys for the welcome.  I have insurance through the hospital I work at, MedAdmin Solutions, so it's kind of not easy to predict whether I'll be approved or not, but! My BMI is over 40, although I don't have any medical conditions.  I am 21 and my doctor and I have decided, insurance allowing, that I will have the RNY.  

Welcome!  Good job on deciding to take a stand and to fight the good fight. 

get readyy! and good luck!