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I will turn 44 exactly one month before my surgery. If I have known the impact I would feel now' date=' I would have pushed through 7 years ago when I first thought about it. I might have been able to have a second child, felt confident enough to have a bigger wedding, and not been sick so much. You do it when it feels right, but I wish it was as readily available as it is now, when I was in my 20's.[/quote']

Everything happens for a reason. I honestly only wanted 1 child. After 10 years of being a mother to one god bless me a second time & 14 months later a 3rd time. I then closed the factory I'm not mother goose & having more then 3 it's not for me.

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Hi! I'm 24 and will be having my surgery on Jan 18th and I have many doubts also but my reasons for having the surgery outweighs any and every doubt'Im 296 and I don't have any medical problems what so ever but I know I'm pushing it lol...I've tried every diet and I've exercised but couldn't keep the weight off and I dont want to be this size for the rest of my life! Whatever you choose make sure its because its what you truly want and weigh your options...GL

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Hi! I'm 24 and will be having my surgery on Jan 18th and I have many doubts also but my reasons for having the surgery outweighs any and every doubt'Im 296 and I don't have any medical problems what so ever but I know I'm pushing it lol...I've tried every diet and I've exercised but couldn't keep the weight off and I dont want to be this size for the rest of my life! Whatever you choose make sure its because its what you truly want and weigh your options...GL

Go for it! I'm 352 and I am in the same boat. Nothing works. And mostly because I am morbidly obese.

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Help me! What should I do?

Drook, Did you go to the seminar?

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It is a very personal choice, but I can say I have no regrets. I was 258 at my highest weight. My hypothyroidism made it nearly impossible to loose weight and keep it off. After yo yo ing all my 20s and 1/2 my 30s, I decided on the surgery. I didn't have health problems... Yet, but mobility was becoming a factor. At 35 I felt limited in what I could do. I am only 6 days post op, but already feel pretty good and I love looking forward to things I will be able to do. Surgery is no joke. It is a big deal and the first few days, I felt like crap. Even then, though, I kept focused on what will be. If you are not ready, postpone the surgery, learn more about it, and make your choice when you are ready. Good Luck!!

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