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Man it amazes me what I can do and even more I cannot find nothing I can't do...

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Man it amazes me what I can do and even more I cannot find nothing I can't do...

Mitz, I couldn't agree with you more! There is absolutely no aspect of my life that isn't improved (with the possible exception of my clothing budget!). The things I can do now - its amazing! And no pain!! I was so worried about not being able to take Advil - now I never need it! What a difference a year can make.

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Mitz, I couldn't agree with you more! There is absolutely no aspect of my life that isn't improved (with the possible exception of my clothing budget!). The things I can do now - its amazing! And no pain!! I was so worried about not being able to take Advil - now I never need it! What a difference a year can make.

SO TRUE. Everything is better. Ev. Ry. THING! And nothing hurts. I actually JOG now and nothing hurts. It's a miracle.

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Happy Mothers Day!

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I did my first 5k! I got a medal! So proud of myself. I even ran a little instead of wogging!

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This is such a positive and supportive and encouraging thread. I hope to have my surgery in July but I'd like to post on here. You all Rock!

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Looking good Mel, not that its important but how did you do? and more importantly how do you feel?

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This is such a positive and supportive and encouraging thread. I hope to have my surgery in July but I'd like to post on here. You all Rock!

Aeswtloss, welcome to the group. you could not have found a better group of people to get skinny with :-) if you have any questions please ask! all of us here have been through some major life changing events in the past year and i can only speak for myself. but the best decision i have ever made....last year i could not walk 50 yards....today did a brisk 5 mile hike....life gets better and better....welcome!!!

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Looking good Mel, not that its important but how did you do? and more importantly how do you feel?

I did good. I was with a couple of friends. One of them was struggling pretty bad to make it. She just started her weightless journey. I kept stopping and walking backwards to encourage her. :) so, all that being said. I finished in 58 minutes. Already planning another one and will improve time.

I feel fabulous and proud!

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I did my first 5k! I got a medal! So proud of myself. I even ran a little instead of wogging!

CONGRATULATIONS!! You inspire me!

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This is such a positive and supportive and encouraging thread. I hope to have my surgery in July but I'd like to post on here. You all Rock!

Welcome to the group! The group of people on this site are fabulous! I owe a great deal of my success to the support that I have received right here.

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CONGRATULATIONS!! You inspire me!

Thank you! I have made it through some tough moments by coming online to this group! You all inspire me daily!!!

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I did good. I was with a couple of friends. One of them was struggling pretty bad to make it. She just started her weightless journey. I kept stopping and walking backwards to encourage her. :) so, all that being said. I finished in 58 minutes. Already planning another one and will improve time. I feel fabulous and proud!

I just noticed it says weightless instead of weightloss.. I might like that term better. Lol

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I am nervous because tomorrow I meet with the Dietician about my progress on the Bariatric Pathway. I typed up a three page note describing everything I have done and will complete this month. There really is no reason I should not be referred to the surgeon by mid June. I really want to have surgery in July or very early August. I am supposed to go to Canada the last weekend of Sept. and to Chattanooga TN to visit old friends and family. Both weekends are women's retreats and I need to be well enough to travel by then. I want to amaze my friends and family. If I don't have surgery in July or very early August I may lose too much weight before I am approved by insurance and I will have to wait until early Nov (sigh) because of my travel plans. I have lost about 17 lbs. since mid-March. The problem is the Dietician insists we stay in preparation for surgery for six months at least. I will have completed all requirements except for the wait. I want to get surgery behind me. I was referred to the Bariatric Pathway on April 9th so my six months will be up November 9th I think. That means waiting from the time I finish requirements in mid-June for five more months! Yikes!!! Pray that she will allow me to do my surgery when I want to do it.

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