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As a 20 year old trying to figure myself out, I have to say gastric bypass was the best decision I ever made for MYSELF. For the first time I decided to help me, & boy has this decision turned my life in a completely different direction. I am stronger as an individual because of the hardships I endured after this surgery. I have gotten to know myself in so many ways now that I cannot hide behind mountains of food. Doing this took such courage, & having no support was the hardest part. To this day I still get criticized but guess what? I DONT CARE! & I've never actually meant it when I say that, but this time I do. The confidence I have can't be shut down. I feel so happy, i feel so FREE!

DOS 1-14-2014 : 280lbs

6 months out - 110 lbs down

Currently 170 & feeling Good :)

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WOW! What an incredible change -- in more ways than just the weight! Sounds like you're learning to value yourself. It's a good thing!

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You look amazing! Thanks for sharing your story! It definitely helps people like me who still have surgery ahead of us!

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That sounds good! Wish I would have done this earlier. But I am 30 now and we still have our life ahead of us! :-)

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Thanks for sharing. I'm currently 290 and having surgery in November. Hopefully my results are as fantastic as yours! Wtg

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Good for you!!!

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You look stunning! I can't wait to start my journey!!

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You are beautiful and I am glad you made this choice for yourself. Life is too short to be miserable!

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Wow, lady, you look amazing! From the sounds of it you feel amazing, too!! What an inspiration you are. :) Thank you for that wonderful post and those amazing pictures. I am starting round 2 of my journey (revision) a lot later in life than you did and I am excited to FINALLY be able to have the chance to have the life I have always wanted. Please be sure to keep us all updated. I would love to learn from you!

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