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Laurabr1

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    Laurabr1 got a reaction from PrincessDaffodil in Today Is The Day!   
    wow u make me look forward to Tuesday. keep us posted princessdaffodil
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    Laurabr1 got a reaction from kryssaboo in Spouses And Surgery   
    dithdith26
    remember this is big, not just for u but him as well. my husband has heard alot of stories about wives leaving after they loose the weight. and he asked me would i. of course i laughed at him and assured him IM not going anywhere. he says a lot of men feel that way. so ur husband can be afraid of u changing. r leaving. he could feel neglected since u r wrapped up in pending surgery. make sure u r paying attention to him. assure him he will not loose u. b4 , during, or after surgey. they don't express like us but they still feel like us. b blessed
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    Laurabr1 got a reaction from UTGal99 in Spouses And Surgery   
    dithdith26
    remember this is big, not just for u but him as well. my husband has heard alot of stories about wives leaving after they loose the weight. and he asked me would i. of course i laughed at him and assured him IM not going anywhere. he says a lot of men feel that way. so ur husband can be afraid of u changing. r leaving. he could feel neglected since u r wrapped up in pending surgery. make sure u r paying attention to him. assure him he will not loose u. b4 , during, or after surgey. they don't express like us but they still feel like us. b blessed
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    Laurabr1 got a reaction from sdb1147 in Spouses And Surgery   
    dithdith26
    remember this is big, not just for u but him as well. my husband has heard alot of stories about wives leaving after they loose the weight. and he asked me would i. of course i laughed at him and assured him IM not going anywhere. he says a lot of men feel that way. so ur husband can be afraid of u changing. r leaving. he could feel neglected since u r wrapped up in pending surgery. make sure u r paying attention to him. assure him he will not loose u. b4 , during, or after surgey. they don't express like us but they still feel like us. b blessed
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    Laurabr1 got a reaction from mel2643 in Spouses And Surgery   
    dithdith26
    remember this is big, not just for u but him as well. my husband has heard alot of stories about wives leaving after they loose the weight. and he asked me would i. of course i laughed at him and assured him IM not going anywhere. he says a lot of men feel that way. so ur husband can be afraid of u changing. r leaving. he could feel neglected since u r wrapped up in pending surgery. make sure u r paying attention to him. assure him he will not loose u. b4 , during, or after surgey. they don't express like us but they still feel like us. b blessed
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    Laurabr1 got a reaction from Smiley79 in Pray For Me!   
    our prayers go up for u. u will do great. my date is 24th be blessrd and let God do the rest. we pray for dr. and teams hands be led by God. in Jesus name.
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    Laurabr1 got a reaction from KS Fort Worth in Preop Diet Days 5 N 6 Weekend   
    well stayed busy. cooked for family tried to pinch a piece of chicken and thank God i couldn't eat. i am determined to change. no means no. and my little cheerleaders are cheering me on every step of the way. go momma u can do it go momma go. lol..
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    Laurabr1 got a reaction from Piplula in Woohoo! I Have Officially Entered Twunderland!   
    :) sooo happy for u.
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    Laurabr1 got a reaction from Velena in Day 1 Preop Diet   
    hi velena. Congratulations on decision and taking the first steps. it is a journey with lots of mixed emotions. fear, doubt, anticipation, questions like what am i doing, why cant i just do this on my own, ect.. just know u r doing this for u. Stay focused n positive. i ride this rollercoaster daily. but i am determined to conquer this weight n health issues.
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    Laurabr1 got a reaction from On my Waaaay in Day 1 Preop Diet   
    laceylove it is a combination of feelings. Congrats on decision. this forum has helped me tremendously. keep telling yoursrlf why it is necessary to invest in you. the hardest challenge for me was to stop putting everyone before me. learn to say no. n dont feel guilty, about choosing YOU. this time
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    Laurabr1 got a reaction from Laceyloveland in Day 1 Preop Diet   
    laceylove it is a combination of feelings. Congrats on decision. this forum has helped me tremendously. keep telling yoursrlf why it is necessary to invest in you. the hardest challenge for me was to stop putting everyone before me. learn to say no. n dont feel guilty, about choosing YOU. this time
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    Laurabr1 got a reaction from Laceyloveland in Day 1 Preop Diet   
    this is so real, so close. i am 5'3" 283.9 lbs. bmi 51. i dont know how i got to this point. but im here. 2008 i had a stroke due to migraines. been on steroids and other meds everyday since then. not a big eater but addicted to Pepsi. I keep telling myself it is time for change. i have 3kids n very supportive husband n family. now the reason for this post. surgery july 24 and i have a hundred fears. i hear its normal. how do we cope with it all. well this is my journey here n dallas tx i will post daily. i pray that i can help the new sleevers one day at a time. b blessed

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