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chitowngirl

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  1. I can personally say from speaking and this is my personal experience. I didn't realize how overweight I was until I wasn't overweight anymore (I still got 40-50 pounds to get to goal) but now I am in normal sized. I didn't realize how bad or how much I ate until I didn't eat that way anymore. I didn't realize how much being overweight dominated my life until it didn't. It's normal to feel nervous and get cold feet so to speak, it is normal. I would submit the paperwork and during that time do a honest self assessment/ evaluation and if you don't think you need it then you don't have to go through with it. If you do choose to have it the. Nothing was lost because you got the ball rolling. In other words most of us get scared and nervous, it's normal, you shouldn't let a few moment of nerves determine your future health. Good luck to you, in whichever path you choose. Just in case you need some inspiration I'm attaching some before and after pics.

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  2. Hello and welcome to the community. How great that you and your. Wife will soon be embarking on this journey together. It is quite an experience. Your weight loss stats are great. Congratulations on your soon to be new baby and much continues success with weight loss.


  3. I've tried that cereal and I did like it. I stopped buying it because I am a carb addict and cereal in general is not a good way for me to start my day regardless of the Protein content. If you can eat it and it does not set you on the wrong track then I say go for it. Good luck.


  4. Honestly the best thing you can do is contact your insurance company and 1. Asks them if you have coverage for bariatric surgery and if you do 2. What are the requirements. Once you get the requirements follow them to a t. I needed a 6 month physician weight loss program, on my 3rd month I went to the doctor and told him that I was not able to exercise as much be wise I just started a school, and I was denied because of that, so I had to redo the whole diet.


  5. FYI... I know your mind is made up, but just to throw in my 2 cents. I had my surgery on a Tuesday and on Friday I was at my cousins wedding. None of my family knew about the surgery yet. I sipped on some Soup, traded salad plates with my husband who happily ate my food. I was feeling good enough to get up walk around and greet everyone. I did leave the party at 10:30 which was early considering it wasn't over until midnight, however I doubt anyone missed me. Just some food for thought.

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