How did you first find out about bariatric surgery and what were your initial impressions of it?

A friend told me about bariatric surgery. And as far as my impression of it -if it helps ones well-being then I'm for it.

Describe your experience with getting insurance approval for surgery. What advice, if any, do you have for other people in this stage?

Found out that weight loss surgery is covered and if criteria is met , it will be covered 100%.

What was your first visit with your surgeon like? How can people get the most out of this meeting?

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What made you finally decide to have the surgery?

When all else fails-

How did you decide which proceedure to have?

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What fears did you have about having complications or even dying from from the surgery, and what would you tell other people having the same fears now?

God has brought me through previous surgeries, I have faith He will bring me through this one as well.

How did your family and friends react to your decision? Would you have communicated anything differently if you could now? How supportive were they after your surgery?

Some not to happy. Yet since this seems the only way I may have to lose weight and since they want me around as long as possible and knowing the risks of not having the surgery out weighs the risks of having they are very supportive.

How did your employer/supervisor react to your decision? What did you tell him/her? How long were you out of work?

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