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Welcome Aisha. You will be AMAZED as to how much you are going to learn by reading profiles, postings and by just asking questions. I am relatively new myself and everyone is GREAT! Believe me - this board is better than websters dictionary Welcome MotherLove

Welcome, Aisha! (((Hugs))) -Karen

Hi Aisha and Welcome! Make sure you work very hard to meet your weight goal because if you don't, you will get a failing report sent to your Surgeon's office. That's what almost happened to me! My classes ended on June 30 and I did not make the weight requirement(because I didn't take it seriously enough)...fortunately, my surgery date was not for another 6 weeks. I talked to the instructor and I was given an extension.....that's when I took it seriously! I had to give her a date as to when I would be there (@PMRI) for a "final weigh-in". My final weigh-in was 8/5, I met the weight requirement right on the nose, whew! I sat there and waited while she prepared my final "passing" report and I hand-delivered it to Dr. Irgau at my pre-op appt that same day! So, go ahead and lose your weight, they are just trying to help you get adjusted to the "new" eating habits that you'll HAVE to develop. Thanks, Angie

Hi Aisha, congrats at getting the class done with. I guess you'll get a date soon then - congratulations & welcome to the DE board. Hope you find the support & friendship so many of us have gotten here as a bonus!