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Hi I'm 28 years old mother of 7 children I have been overweight for most of my life this is the last month of my six month diet im starting to get super nervous thinking I might back out but I have been wanting to do this for years im scared

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  • Vicki Loichinger
    Vicki Loichinger

    Totally normal to feel nervous at this point. But hang in there, you will be doing the very best thing for yourself and you children. Please reach out for any support you need, or for any answers or

  • music1618
    music1618

    I would say after 7 kids you deserve to do something for yourself. You want to be able to play with the kids as they grow up. I am 8 months post op and have so much energy! Your daughter being jealous

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Totally normal to feel nervous at this point. But hang in there, you will be doing the very best thing for yourself and you children. Please reach out for any support you need, or for any answers or just to vent. We are here.and want to help.

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Totally normal to feel nervous at this point. But hang in there' date=' you will be doing the very best thing for yourself and you children. Please reach out for any support you need, or for any answers or just to vent. We are here.and want to help.[/quote']

There is not much support where I live and my oldest daugter doesnt want me to do this its not that she is afraid im going to die she doesnt want me to be skinnier then her

I would say after 7 kids you deserve to do something for yourself. You want to be able to play with the kids as they grow up. I am 8 months post op and have so much energy! Your daughter being jealous is her issues not yours. Have her go to some appointments with you and maybe she can talk to the doctor and have her questions answered.

Hang in there!! Gone 2 far to turnback now , do this for YOU, and in doing so you will be a better mother for those kids!! I agree take your daughter to a support group and have her discuss her fears!!

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Hang in there!! Gone 2 far to turnback now ' date=' do this for YOU, and in doing so you will be a better mother for those kids!! I agree take your daughter to a support group and have her discuss her fears!![/quote']

Thank you I will take her with me I found out yesterday they sent my stuff to insurence so hoping to hear something soon

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