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You look wonderful! And so much younger!

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Thank you all for your honest answers and welcoming behavior. I know I'm here for me, and I won't use the excuse that "They're mean so I can't go there" as a reason to fall. I'm in, I'm staying and I'm taking no prisoners, except that emotional eater inside me. I plan on making it this time, no matter what.

Well, I've been on a couple of the forums, but darn, there's a lot of attitude here. I get the whole hormonal thing, and Lord knows, the hunger thing, but I need support - not serious negativity!!!

I never went into chat rooms or forums -- it wasn't my thing. I was seriously concerned though when I came on here yesterday to a "support forum" and read where someone said if they had a 9 mm gun they would shoot the other person in the head....! I don't believe that the keyboard and anonymity is free reign for people to be abusive. I think that's cowardly!!!

Thank you all for your honest answers and welcoming behavior. I know I'm here for me, and I won't use the excuse that "They're mean so I can't go there" as a reason to fall. I'm in, I'm staying and I'm taking no prisoners, except that emotional eater inside me. I plan on making it this time, no matter what.

Congratulations sunny day! You got this girlfriend. Go hit that losers bench, slide all over it and then go take your life by the horns!

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I will be rewarding myself with a trip to Seoul Korea.

In December I've next year I'm hoping to be at goal, which means in the spring or the fall of 2019 going to Ireland! I can't wait to walk the Green Hills and see the Villages and drinking the pubs and sing songs with the natives! Don't worry, just one drink!

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My hair that fell out is growing back Irish red!! I'm naturally a medium brunette. It's bizarre!

Congratulations sunny day! You got this girlfriend. Go hit that losers bench, slide all over it and then go take your life by the horns!

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May God bless you, your surgeon, and everyone else involved. Praying for a speedy recovery for you.

A whole bunch of walk-bys in front of people who would not have noticed me before and non-chalant responses like “what, this old thing??” even though I’m sure I’ll be proud as hell to be wearing a size... (whatever I settle at)

Congratulations Berry78! You look absolutely beautiful and it's wonderful to put a face to that wonderful voice that you have on our site. You make us all proud!

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In my current state (162kg), my belly almost touches the steering wheel when I'm driving. (SEE PIC)
Theres 20mm (0.8 inch) between me and the bottom of the wheel with the seat right back. I well remember a 100mm (or 4 inch) gap when I was down to 131kg in early 2016.
I want that feeling and better. It'd be nice to give the passenger behind me some leg room. :-)
The eventual hernia op next year will help too.
A great NSV to look forward to ...

Thank you Jersey gal! I pray I will and then I'm just going to go over there in that dress and heels for lunch!

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I just started on this journey and the first thing I did was was to buy some smaller clothing and hang them up so that I can see them at any time as a positive reinforcement for me!!! I can't wait until I can get into them (and look good). I'm looking forward to not laying down on the bed to zip my pants

Somebody congratulate me, I just passed my Psych Evaluation! I used that online/phone company and I don't think our phone call was more than 20 minutes. At the end he wished me luck and i flatout asked him if I passed and he said I did with flying colors! What no ink blots? LOL

In December I've next year I'm hoping to be at goal, which means in the spring or the fall of 2019 going to Ireland! I can't wait to walk the Green Hills and see the Villages and drinking the pubs and sing songs with the natives! Don't worry, just one drink!

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In December I've next year I'm hoping to be at goal, which means in the spring or the fall of 2019 going to Ireland! I can't wait to walk the Green Hills and see the Villages and drinking the pubs and sing songs with the natives! Don't worry, just one drink!

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I get that all the time, however I have chronic pain and neuropathy. Talk to your doctor! Not everything can be attributed to diet.

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In December I've next year I'm hoping to be at goal, which means in the spring or the fall of 2019 going to Ireland! I can't wait to walk the Green Hills and see the Villages and drinking the pubs and sing songs with the natives! Don't worry, just one drink!

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1 I am making a pledge to myself that I will NOT allow myself to get discouraged over how long it seems to be taking to get a surgery , I am going to keep going!
2. I am going to take a before picture and weight prior to my surgery and then not weigh myself until the same date the next month.
3. I am going to take a before picture and weight prior to my surgery, and then I will not weigh myself until my first month anniversary, second anniversary, etc.
4. I am going to Celebrate every small victory with a non food related prize, such as a new shirt, new purse, etc (any reason to buy a purse is a good reason!)
5. I am going to do everything the docs tell me to do so that I have the BEST chance at success. I have had too many failures in my life and I'm ready for a win!
6. I am going to keep journaling my emotions, challenges and victories as an outlet.

FEEL FREE TO GIVE THIS ROOKIE ANY IDEA THAT YOU HAVE LEARNED AND I'M GOING TO HANG THEM ON MY FRIDGE, MY BATHROOM WALL, MY BEDROOM, ETC. I NEED YOUR GREAT IDEAS AND ENCOURAGEMENT ON THE BEST WAY TO SUCCEED IN THIS DIFFICULT JOURNEY!!

I'm on my way today! I am at the very beginning of my journey and just lost my 1st pound!! I'm going to Celebrate EVERY SINGLE ONE....and you guys are stuck with me! LOL

Thanks folks for ALL of the great care and info!!

Came on to read some inspirational stuff because I am only 4 days out from surgery and I am getting tired of chicken broth, Protein Drinks and jello....i just want something different. And be able to drive my own car...i think I am getting house sick.
My goals are a healthy life and nice clothes that are not plus size. I used to love clothes from the Gap and Chicos

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