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I'm at the very beginning of my journey. 42 yo, proud mother of 5. Just made my first of 6 diet & exercise sessions. (Required by insurance) I enjoy coming here and reading about all the success stories. It gives me so much encouragement! I also find that reading about others experiences gives me a better idea of what to expect. For once I am excited about the future and ready to take on this challenge. Thanks everyone & keep the info & stories comin'

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Welcome and wishing you the best!!

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welcome! and congrats on your new journey :)

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excited about the future - ready to take on challenge.

@@bhartwig

glad you are enjoying coming to this board and seeing many interesting stories, questions

you will learn popular things about pre-op and post op :)

questions ,advice concerning

gas, contstipation, poop, diaarrhea, and the ever popular vomitting -_-

hope this isn't TMI - cuz that doesn't exist on this board :)

oh - lots of talking about sex too ;)

see what you have to look forward :)

oh, one more thing you have to look forward to.....

improved health, happiness an a longer life :)

have fun jumping through the hoops with insurance

good luck with surgery

speedy recovery

kathy

WELCOME NEWBIE

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Welcome! This forum can be a valuable source of info!

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Hi and welcome to the forums. I am also very new here (just into my 3rd month of pre-op dieting), and I have found these forums to be encouraging, inspiring, and extremely motivating. I have found myself coming here more frequently every day just to remind myself of all the successes and hope that this journey brings. I know there will be difficult times, but coming here always makes me smile.

Best wishes on your journey... Michelle

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