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FaithfromPA1983

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FaithfromPA1983    5

FaithfromPA1983
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Hi! I'm Faith. I'm 31, single and pre-op about 2 months or so in. Struggling with the pre-op expectation of losing 10% of my weight. Feeling like I'm just failing at another diet. I attend the monthly support groups my program offers but would love a buddy. I'm located in Central Pa and am planning to have surgery at Evangelical Community Hospital on Lewisburg with Dr. Motto. Hope to talk to you soon!

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mttopma    17

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Hi Faith, I am from Pa, but will have my surgery at Geisinger in Danville on Dec 12. I was planning on having the sleeve but changed today to gastric by-pass because of my reflux problem. Good luck to you through your journey. The destination will be worth the trip. Mary Ann

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avermette    30

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Hi Faith! I'm from California but also going through the pre op process. I'm about 4 months in. The first couple of months were hard. I wanted to eat anything and everything because I thought once I have the surgery I won't be able to eat anything! After awhile I thought if nothing else this will give me an opportunity to start slow so once I have the surgery I won't have to "detox" or have any serious withdrawls. I given up soda and all carbonated drinks. Cut out most sugars but really struggle when it's that time of month :) the hardest part is eating slowly and chewing my food to mush I have not been successful with that at all. Anyway my point is it was really hard and discouraging in the beginning. I've never been successful with dieting hence the surgery. I want it enough to do the best that I can and that's all anyone can ask for. Good luck to you. It does get easier and the closer I get to surgery the more motivated I become. I love this forum for the support it offers. Take advantage everyone is here to help and encourage!!

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