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gia24    85

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Hi' date=' i'm in Tucson and would be glad to help you out.. I'm a year out and down 195 lbs.[/quote']

Thanks Frank! I would definitely be happy to have more friends, especially ones who've gone before me! Plus it'll be nice to hear from a guys perspective! Congrats on the huge loss! That's amazing! Feel free to inbox me anytime!

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indecision    863

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I'm 6 months out. Not in AZ but willing to help out anytime if you have questions and such.

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gia24    85

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I'm 6 months out. Not in AZ but willing to help out anytime if you have questions and such.

Thanks! Again, I appreciate it. I've narrowed Mr personal circle of friends and cut out the negative ones. That being said between working, and being a mama of active school engaged kids, and starting school in a few weeks it doesn't leave much time for support groups, so I appreciate Abby friend who have actually gone through the journey too!

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indecision    863

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Thanks! Again, I appreciate it. I've narrowed Mr personal circle of friends and cut out the negative ones. That being said between working, and being a mama of active school engaged kids, and starting school in a few weeks it doesn't leave much time for support groups, so I appreciate Abby friend who have actually gone through the journey too!

I totally understand! We all lead busy lives and if you can have someone to at least drop a note to for a little help its always helpful! I don't have time for the support groups either but this place has been a big help!

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gia24    85

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I totally understand! We all lead busy lives and if you can have someone to at least drop a note to for a little help its always helpful! I don't have time for the support groups either but this place has been a big help!

Exactly. I haven't been active much lately because my personal life is crazy since my husband hates the fact I had the surgery, which has been hard, but it my was my body, my choice and I let his fears keep me from getting wls years ago. I'm struggling with that aspect but as far as my surgery, it's been good. I'm getting in my Water, and trying to get my Protein in as much as I can, it's crazy before when I was stressed or depressed, I'd eat, now I don't like to. So I just have to deal and keep moving forward.

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NorCalGirl48    16

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Thanks! It's going well but lately my personal life is just taking a toll' date=' family in the hospital, another my nana diagnosed with cancer. And no the emotional toll is crazy. It's a roller coaster and hard at times.[/quote']

Pm me anytime u like. I know the emotional roller coaster & impact on mind body connection. I have a broken leg, off work 6 months no end in sight, 8 days post op. My brother died unexpectedly 2 days b4 my surgery. Wow, it's a lot

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Exactly. I haven't been active much lately because my personal life is crazy since my husband hates the fact I had the surgery' date=' which has been hard, but it my was my body, my choice and I let his fears keep me from getting wls years ago. I'm struggling with that aspect but as far as my surgery, it's been good. I'm getting in my Water, and trying to get my Protein in as much as I can, it's crazy before when I was stressed or depressed, I'd eat, now I don't like to. So I just have to deal and keep moving forward.[/quote']

May I ask why he didn't want u to have surgery, othe than obvious it's a big risk? Is he overweight?

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May I ask why he didn't want u to have surgery' date=' othe than obvious it's a big risk? Is he overweight?[/quote']

Yes, he is. He thinks I'll leave him, and won't find him attractive anymore. He keeps saying that 87% of WLS patients leave. I keep trying to tell him they must have had underlying issues in their relationships, or the people let the WLS go to their head. Either way. That's not me.

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Mommydearest74    5

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Thanks! It's going well but lately my personal life is just taking a toll' date=' family in the hospital, another my nana diagnosed with cancer. And no the emotional toll is crazy. It's a roller coaster and hard at times.[/quote']

Hello I am16 months out and from Canada.

Here anytime if you need a person to listen or to talk too. Hope all is well with you. Take care.

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Mommydearest74    5

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Hello I am16 months out and from Canada. Here anytime if you need a person to listen or to talk too. Hope all is well with you. Take care.

Awe, :*( I'm so very sry to hear that. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

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gia24    85

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Awe' date=' :*( I'm so very sry to hear that. Your in my thoughts and prayers.[/quote']

Thank you! I need all the prayers I can get!

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Praying for you! :-)

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