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Hi!

If there is anyone out there that lives in or near Alexandria, VA and would like to get together to exercise once or twice a week, please let me know! :D I am just staring my 6 month supervised program. However, ANYONE is welcomed, wether you are just starting like me, you are pre-op, or post-op!

I figure it'll be fun to workout together and support each other! :P

**Suggestions welcomed too!!**

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My home town!!! But not living there now. Oh, how I miss it. If I was there I would join you.

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awww are you far away now?

Wait a minute.. you had to do a supervised diet for a year?

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Simply.torri, I miss home too! I use to live in Arlington, Va, But now I live in Cali and its hard to find workout partners. I work out with my 14 year old daughter. She's my motivation. Hang on there. You'll find someone. Good luck!

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I started that program before I decided on WLS so it is just how it worked out...........then I decided in July to move forward as my last year was not successful at all.

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I understand. People keep telling me that with my new CPAP machine, the 6 month supervised diet and exercise, i might not need the surgery. But i feel the same... well the last 20 years have been unsuccessful, im not gonna rely on this diet this time, and i am moving forward with the surgery as well.

What is your surgery date? do you have one yet?

Also.... how did you put up your before/after pic? I cant figure it out!!! lol

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Yeah, I have been heavy since I was 6 and on every diet made to man.

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Okay photos....go into your edit profile. Click on gallery. That is where you can add any photos you would like. for before and after click on edit profile and go to the surgery tab and then the photos tab. There you will be able to add your before and after.

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thank you so much!!

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Your welcome!

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