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MzEboni912    177

MzEboni912
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Hello everyone my name is Vicki. I am about to start a new phrase in my life. I am 52 yrs old and a mother of two and grandmother of two. I have been fat all of my life. I was shy when I was in grade school. I had one true best friend since 4th grade. I think that is because we have so much in common. I almost lost her a few times because of medical reasons but because of God's grace and mercy my rock is still here. So I have decided to go on this journey because I am tried of taking all meds I am on, being too tried to play with my grandkids, and just being fat in general. I want to be more mobile.

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lisacaron    5,075

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Hi MZ,

Congratulations on your decision to make such a positive change in your life. This is a great forum for finding lots of information and advice along the way.

All the best as you begin your journey!

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Bandista    7,466

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Welcome! I'm going to be 52 soon, too -- have just one child, a senior in high school. I'm with you on wanting more mobility -- can't wait to shed this extra baggage and feel better about myself. I have been on this forum a few months now while going through the hoops at the hospital where I will be banded. I have learned so much here -- way more than the doctors can provide as there is so much input from people who are at various stages. It's a warm, informed group all in all -- very compassionate as all have walked in the same shoes. You'll be chasing around those grand-kids before you know it. Best wishes.....

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sylvia42    43

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Hi Vicky I'm also starting this journey , I have my first visit on Friday , I'm very early on my journey but I've made this decision too.. I'm so ready .. Welcome ! There r so many great ppl on this site. I've only Been on this site a few days my self.. Ive been Learning alot .

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Hello Vicki, my name is Loretta i just started my journey last month with my initial visit. i go for the second visit on the 30th. i will be 55 in October and i have 2 kids and 2 grandkids....

i too want to be more mobile to be able to take adventures with my grandkids. so welcome to the beginning of your first new adventure...we will all be right there along side you all the way. i will be getting surgery date in feb/march.

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donna450    130

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Hello everyone my name is Vicki. I am about to start a new phrase in my life. I am 52 yrs old and a mother of two and grandmother of two. I have been fat all of my life. I was shy when I was in grade school. I had one true best friend since 4th grade. I think that is because we have so much in common. I almost lost her a few times because of medical reasons but because of God's grace and mercy my rock is still here. So I have decided to go on this journey because I am tried of taking all meds I am on' date=' being too tried to play with my grandkids, and just being fat in general. I want to be more mobile.[/quote']

Vicki- I was banded 8-23-13. I am now at the third stage after banding...mushies. I too decided to go on this journey because of health reasons. 33 pills a day ...about 10 different conditions or chronic diseases that prevented me from losing but not from gaining. Right now I am eating soft foods drinking lots of liquids and what's needed at this stage. Out of the 24 different rx's that I take I have already been able to get off 7. But as I lose I'm sure more will follow. So you go girl...and I am 63. Two grown daughters and six adorable, wonderful g-kids. Iam losing for health reasons but weight loss is definitely a great side effect. Good luck on your journey!!

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MzEboni912    177

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I want to thank everyone who has posted something to me. It means so much to me to know how much support for me is out there. I wish everyone out there no matter where you are in this journey my best wishes. Yesterday I did my psych evaluation and did my UGI. I am glad nobody told me what would happen with the UGI test because I did not really like it.

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TheDuchess    106

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Welcome to the forums! And yeah, all the inbetween stuff isn't very fun :/ But it's worth it, I hope everything goes smoothly for you.

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MzEboni912    177

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Hi family just got back from seeing my PCP it has been about a month since my last appt and I have lost nine pounds. :D He wants to see me in two months and drop ten more pounds.

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