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RaleighGal    4

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I have taken the past several months before my surgery (November 2011) to really focus on me and get in the habit of exercising and eating better when I wait for the 6 month insurance required waiting period. I hit a huge milestone this morning that I have to share. I stepped on the scale and it read 299.7. I stepped off and got on again and it still read 299.7. Was I really finally under 300lbs??? I have not been under 300lbs in about 10 years. I stood, looking in the mirror watching the tears of joy run down my face. I felt proud and excited. I cannot wait to feel many more of these moments as the weight continues to come off. I hope to lose another 10lbs before my surgery mid November.

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Cynthia Price    0

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CONGRATULATIONS. THIS IS A REAL ACCOMPLISHMENT. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK...

I have taken the past several months before my surgery (November 2011) to really focus on me and get in the habit of exercising and eating better when I wait for the 6 month insurance required waiting period. I hit a huge milestone this morning that I have to share. I stepped on the scale and it read 299.7. I stepped off and got on again and it still read 299.7. Was I really finally under 300lbs??? I have not been under 300lbs in about 10 years. I stood, looking in the mirror watching the tears of joy run down my face. I felt proud and excited. I cannot wait to feel many more of these moments as the weight continues to come off. I hope to lose another 10lbs before my surgery mid November.

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readytogoforit    172

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Good for you, great to get such a nice start b4your surgery!! Keep up the great journey.

I have taken the past several months before my surgery (November 2011) to really focus on me and get in the habit of exercising and eating better when I wait for the 6 month insurance required waiting period. I hit a huge milestone this morning that I have to share. I stepped on the scale and it read 299.7. I stepped off and got on again and it still read 299.7. Was I really finally under 300lbs??? I have not been under 300lbs in about 10 years. I stood, looking in the mirror watching the tears of joy run down my face. I felt proud and excited. I cannot wait to feel many more of these moments as the weight continues to come off. I hope to lose another 10lbs before my surgery mid November.

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cakegirl    12

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Well done - you must be so proud of yourself!

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I have taken the past several months before my surgery (November 2011) to really focus on me and get in the habit of exercising and eating better when I wait for the 6 month insurance required waiting period. I hit a huge milestone this morning that I have to share. I stepped on the scale and it read 299.7. I stepped off and got on again and it still read 299.7. Was I really finally under 300lbs??? I have not been under 300lbs in about 10 years. I stood, looking in the mirror watching the tears of joy run down my face. I felt proud and excited. I cannot wait to feel many more of these moments as the weight continues to come off. I hope to lose another 10lbs before my surgery mid November.

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MszShaye    1

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Be Blessed, so inspirational. I truly understand. I have just started the process, I am excited, but nervous.

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I have taken the past several months before my surgery (November 2011) to really focus on me and get in the habit of exercising and eating better when I wait for the 6 month insurance required waiting period. I hit a huge milestone this morning that I have to share. I stepped on the scale and it read 299.7. I stepped off and got on again and it still read 299.7. Was I really finally under 300lbs??? I have not been under 300lbs in about 10 years. I stood, looking in the mirror watching the tears of joy run down my face. I felt proud and excited. I cannot wait to feel many more of these moments as the weight continues to come off. I hope to lose another 10lbs before my surgery mid November.

This brought tears of happiness to my eyes. Congrats! Very inspirational post. I'm just starting my 6 months pre-op and I think I'll follow your example. Thank you!

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RaleighGal    4

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Thank you all for your kind words. I was bummed at first that I had to wait the 6 months, but it really has been a great time for self reflection and change :-)

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jojamel_930    0

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Thats awesome!!!!! I am on my two pre-Op diet (shock to my system) but it is paying off!!! I have dropped 6lbs in a week, so I'm sure when you get to that part of your journey you will see another sizeable drop. I am scheduled for October the 10th but havent gotten my confirmation time, as the suguery scheduler was behind when I was in for my last consultation with the surgeron. So they will call me Monday with the time. I'm ready to go.... get this show on the run. Good luck to you and keep me posted. This pre-Op diet is a challenge but I'm learning to be creative to give me the satisfaction my body needs to stick with it. :)

I have taken the past several months before my surgery (November 2011) to really focus on me and get in the habit of exercising and eating better when I wait for the 6 month insurance required waiting period. I hit a huge milestone this morning that I have to share. I stepped on the scale and it read 299.7. I stepped off and got on again and it still read 299.7. Was I really finally under 300lbs??? I have not been under 300lbs in about 10 years. I stood, looking in the mirror watching the tears of joy run down my face. I felt proud and excited. I cannot wait to feel many more of these moments as the weight continues to come off. I hope to lose another 10lbs before my surgery mid November.

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SageTracey    608

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Great work. Results like that will give you motivation to keep going when/if you have to do a pre-op diet and then through liquids and mushies after surgery.

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