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Hello Sharon ironically I'm 46, from VA and I'm having the VSG on Monday January 23. What part of Virginia do you live?
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Hello Sharon ironically I'm 46, from VA and I'm having the VSG on Monday January 23. What part of Virginia do you live?
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Many times NO.
This is not a miracle. It's a tool. Like any tool it depends on how a person uses it. It has many benefits when used correctly, but without lifestyle changes this tool is useless, as so many who've "beat" the surgery have found out.
I think putting the surgery up on a pedestal like this greatly diminishes the overall effort required to make this tool work properly. That effort, I feel, is what's really praise worthy.

Safety room for me on the loser bench, had surgery yesterday!
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Hello! My name is Regina and at my heaviest weight I was 425lbs. Ive lost 250lbs and have shared my story about my weight loss and running the 2016 NYC Marathon. I've started a blog about my story and now I'm looking for YOUR stories for my blog and podcast. Covering topics like:
Weight loss
Weight Discrimination
Surgical Choices
Marriage & Relationships with WLS
food & recipes
Life Before and After Weight Loss
Please check out my blog at reginabartlett.com
And videos at
Navigatingweightloss.com
Email your stories to navigatingweightloss(at)gmail(dot)com

Safety room for me on the loser bench, had surgery yesterday!
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Safety room for me on the loser bench, had surgery yesterday!
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Safety room for me on the loser bench, had surgery yesterday!
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Safety room for me on the loser bench, had surgery yesterday!
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Safety room for me on the loser bench, had surgery yesterday!
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Safety room for me on the loser bench, had surgery yesterday!
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Safety room for me on the loser bench, had surgery yesterday!
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Hi, guys. Just wanted to share a progress pic and Celebrate with you all. Went to the sleep doctor today, and for the first time ever, I didn't dread stepping on the scale.

I enjoy moving more and have so much energy.

You all gave me tons of candid insight into the process - thank you! Was a great choice for me.

HW/SW 231
CW 191 (40 lbs down!)
Sleeved 11/7/16

Instagram: a_sleeved_story

 

Safety room for me on the loser bench, had surgery yesterday!
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Safety room for me on the loser bench, had surgery yesterday!
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So far in the 2 week diet I've lost 13 lbs. Surgery is tomorrow!
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So far in the 2 week diet I've lost 13 lbs. Surgery is tomorrow!
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I know exactly what you mean. I tell everyone I have reverse anorexia. I think I'm less fat than I really am.

Hello All,
I had a realization the other day, I am in denial about my size.
I do not see myself the same way the world sees me.
I saw a picture of myself and it was shocking, I am huge.
In my head I don't look that bad.
I have always been a big guy.
In college I was big and muscular and that is how I still see myself.
However, now I am big and soft and obese but I don't see myself that way.
I have to get honest with myself.
I am 420 pounds, I am wearing a 6XLT shirt, waist size 54 pants.
I am 200 pounds heavier than I was at 21 years old.
I have my appointment with the weight loss surgeon in less than a week.
I have received some encouraging responses on this forum, so I thank all of you for that.

Good luck to all! We are finally going to change our lives for the better.
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