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To re-cap.... I had my first visit with Dr. Hess in Aug, and was ins.

>approved in Sept... and have canceled two dates due to not being able to

>afford the $2500 co-payment, and also the usureness of wanting to do

>this.

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>Well.... I have the money finally!! And my life has settled a LOT.

>Matter of fact I am finally moving, after thinking I was going to be

>last fall.

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>Anyways... I am back because I need to bit of a *reminder* of why I was

>so certain this is what I want. I want to see where those I've met are..

>and how they are doing. I saw Beth and Dee about 2 months ago and they

>were looking FAB!!! I still worry and think about Jayne... has anyone

>heard from her?? I wonder how Laurel and (aussie susan) are

>doing.. and will I recognize any of them now?? hehe..

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>My husband is suddenly unsure again... I think it's just the fears..

>which I must say I still have. But I am like 95% sure that I'm ready

>this time... now to call Dr. Hess's office... I think they gave up on

>me.

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>Becky / Bex / pixel

>-NW Ohio

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Hi! Becky, this is Dawn. I traveled from the Chicago area to have surgery

with Dr. Hess last April. My friend is having surgery Monday (5/7). My

husband is going with her (he is her cousin). I am taking care of her kids

(and mine). I feel great! My weight loss has tappered off, but I am at my

goal for size. I am about 15 pounds heavier than I had imagined, but am

actually smaller in size than I had anticipated. So I guess I shouldn't get

hung up on the numbers. This has been the best thing I ever did for myself.

I have had a lifelong burden lifted. My first diet was at about age 8 and I

have thought about my weight and failures everyday since, until I had this

surgery!!!!

Dawn

BPD/DS

Dr. Hess, Bowling Green, OH

267 to 165

size 22 to size 10

5'4 "

no more high blood pressure, sore feet, or dieting!!

have met size goal, weight goal to be adjusted!