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Today is my one year surgiversary! Doesn't seem real that a year has passed. When I think of where we started, and re-read some of our first posts, it shows that we have come A LONG WAY!! I am so glad that I have had all of you to help me, and hope I have helped you some in return. Thanks a million April peeps. Couldn't have done it without all your support!! Over 140 lbs gone from this girl FOREVER!! WHOOT!

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My dearest friends.

Today is my 1 year surgevarsary.

I day i was looking forward to, but one which came with so much mixed emotions!

So let me just spill it. I found out I am pregnant!

This is my first pregnancy. ?de33 It is unplanned. Only told my partner yet, nobody else. And noe you guys.

I am both happy and scared and a bit upset. And worried. Because it is not a good time now.

We just bought our first house, moving in a month's time. But we're not married. But we have been planning it (our plan was exactly this easter weekend next year!). Although nothing concrete as we have to save up, this house is a big thing.

And now the pregnancy. Honestly i dont know what to do. I cant speak with my mum about it, because if we decide not to keep it (a reality, unfortunately, due to financial circumstances), they will be devastated. I cannot do that to them. I cannot do that to us. But also, the reality of it happening.

What a crazy day!

I was looking so forward to the day i would get pregnant. And now, this day of all days, it's not as i envisioned.

I am also worried whether it would be fair to a child seeing that i am mentally not at my best - although i am much better than 6 months ago.

On the other hand, if i end the pregnancy, i am so mortified that it will have a dire effect on my emotional state especially with regards to my partner. What if i come to loathe him for it?

We love each other very much. And i know i would be a great mum. And i know people say a lot of the times "it is never the right time", but now is honestly not a good time!

Friends I dont know what to do!

I am like a deer caught in headlights.

Please give me some sound advice. And dont be too harsh on me, i am very emotional right now, and well, yeah.

What an anniversary, hey?

(Plus I am not yet at goal weight, have lost about 115 pounds if i'm not mistaken, need to lose about 40 more - but this wont have an effect on my decision, i am quite relaxed about the weight issue now).

I'm sorry that you're in this situation and having to make such a choice at this time of your life. I honestly would be making the same decision if I found myself in the same situation right now.

Don't let anybody (here or wherever) guilt trip you about whatever you choose. I applaud you for being open and honest on what is a volatile topic.

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Had my surgiversary on April 17. Didn't make my 100 goal. Dang it, but I still did pretty well at 99. On April 16 I bought an entry into a half marathon to be held October 5. We'll see if my work grants me leave though. Lol. I started competing in races in December, with my longest at 9 miles back in February.

Left frame was May '12 around 296 lbs (highest 310). Middle was night before my RNY at 274.8. Right was April 17 at 176.

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Beana you look like a different woman and so heels thy! Congrats!

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Had my surgiversary on April 17. Didn't make my 100 goal. Dang it, but I still did pretty well at 99. On April 16 I bought an entry into a half marathon to be held October 5. We'll see if my work grants me leave though. Lol. I started competing in races in December, with my longest at 9 miles back in February.

Left frame was May '12 around 296 lbs (highest 310). Middle was night before my RNY at 274.8. Right was April 17 at 176.

Congrats girl!! You look awesome! Don't let that one stinkin pound get you down, you will make it!!

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Congratulations to everyone. HW 273 SW 260 SD 4/14/14 8 days out CW 248

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I'm sorry that you're in this situation and having to make such a choice at this time of your life. I honestly would be making the same decision if I found myself in the same situation right now. Don't let anybody (here or wherever) guilt trip you about whatever you choose. I applaud you for being open and honest on what is a volatile topic.

I don't think nobody is guilt tripping her here. She came to an open public forum with various thoughts and opinions. She had to expect she was going to receive honest opinions and feedback. You can't post such topics on a public forum and not want to hear what everyone has to say.

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Omggggg I have been drinking lean shake 25 from GNC for my Protein supplements, and I have been using 1 scoop. Just realized the serving size is actually two scoops. That'll teach me to start reading labels! Hope I didn't ruin everything with my progress this week...

HW 296 - SW 266.3 - CW ???

Miss Megan I have not had my surgery yet however I do like the lean shakes from gnc. I buy the ones already made up. I like the choc. And but banana in it

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I don't think nobody is guilt tripping her here. She came to an open public forum with various thoughts and opinions. She had to expect she was going to receive honest opinions and feedback. You can't post such topics on a public forum and not want to hear what everyone has to say.

I totally agree! We arent guilt tripping by being honest! These are our beliefs and personal opinions. She can still abort her child if she wishes, we just stated that we wouldnt and gave our reasons why. This is a topic best left off of here. I wish no one any ill will, only positive thoughts!

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I didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings either

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Where is everyone

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Idk it's very quiet here lately.

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I'm here!! Alaina and I were just talking how quiet it has been!! Too funny! I have my year follow up appointment tomorrow. I have had the munchies all day and what a bad day to eat! I already have all my blood work results and it was all on point so it should be an uneventful appointment. I just have a few questions about blood sugar. I have dumped on Cereal only and it is a late dumping. My blood sugar drops in the 30's and 40's and is a little scary. Gonna try to clarify some questions on that. Hope everyone is good!

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I'm here!! Alaina and I were just talking how quiet it has been!! Too funny! I have my year follow up appointment tomorrow. I have had the munchies all day and what a bad day to eat! I already have all my blood work results and it was all on point so it should be an uneventful appointment. I just have a few questions about blood sugar. I have dumped on Cereal only and it is a late dumping. My blood sugar drops in the 30's and 40's and is a little scary. Gonna try to clarify some questions on that. Hope everyone is good!

I have that same problem

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Tomorrow is a day I never thought would get here in ways! My 1 year! I look

Back and is mainly the timeline of pics I've taken along the way that reminds me how life totally has changed. Is been a lot

Of ups and downs and I'm proud to have "arrived" and survived! Thank you all for being there with me along this journey! I've made

Some pretty amazing friends here and I'm so happy!! Thanks u guys!!

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