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I am a 24 year old mother and I have made the conscious decision to have gastric bypass surgery. I had struggled with weight all my life, and it got to the point where I couldn't take it anymore. So this is the beginning of my journey ad I'm here to learn new things and hopefully gain support throughout thi journey!!

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this is an amazing group. folks are supportive, informative, and inspirational. good luck to you. We're all there with and for you.

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Thank you! I am still very very early in the process as by early I mean, just having been referred.. I have quite the wait and time ahead of me but to prevent myself from getting discouraged I came here!

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I had the band in 2008 and needed to do 6-mo work my primary care doc, education with surgery group, etc. and...lose some weight. so, I can relate :) but it helped me jump-start some weight loss. I'm in a different state now (literally and figuratively) and learning again...I have a new bariatric surgeon here in NC (was in MD) and we've agreed to move toward the bypass. I gained back some from band (actually to the pre-op weight). I'm scheduled for my revision to bypass surgery July 9 and can't wait.

Keep us posted on your journey with all of the insurance, education, etc. We're all here to help. take care :)

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Welcome welcome welcome lol.. Im so glad you found this site. Ive been on here maybe two weeks and it's been like therapy for me. I had my gastric bypass 3 years ago and since have had three reconstructive surgeries. I'm about 10-15 pounds from my goal weight so this goes to show you that gastric bypass is just the beginning. Even now being at a healthy weight i still have struggles and still need support. Ous stories are similar. I was heavy my entire life too. This will be a long, hard journey but it's going to be so worth it! Whenever you feel discouraged tell yourself "I DESERVE TO BE HEALTHY" and your child deserves a healthy mommy. You can do this! If have any questions I'm here :-)

Trinitarenee

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Congrats! That is a big decision to make when you have children! I have 3 kids ages 7, 7, and 5 (twins) and it was a tough decision to make but I'm glad I did it for the most part!

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Thank you everyone! Already discouraged as the night grows deeper. I'm 270 pounds, 5'8 , BMI OF 41...and people continuously tell me INDONT NEED SURERY. Can people share their starting weight, and where they've gotten too? Am I crazy.. I know this is for me for and ive done the research and my dr supports me, why do people have to be negative? Just venting..

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I am in the same boat as you I have a 2 year old and I am in the fourth month of my 6 month approval from the insurance company.

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I'm 19 weeks out I started at 247 I'm stuck in the 180's!

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