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Well guys i think we also need to look at the facts we all had or are going to have WEIGHT LOSS surgery so i think that's the main point getting rid of all the other health issues is just a bonus. Again only my opinion though

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@@Daisee68, That total started when I first started down the weight loss surgery path in May 2014. I had a six month insurance mandated weight loss requirement. I wasn't losing so I used my surgeon's pre-op diet as the basis for my insurance weight loss. So, basically, I did pre-op for six and a half months. Since surgery on December 10, 2014, I've lost 33 pounds. Not near what a lot of others who had surgery at the same time as I did. I lose 1 pound every 3-4 days. Slow but steady!

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I would run to have it. Co morbidities resolving. I'm almost a month out and ice noticed I'm a little tired, but somehow I'm not craving simple sugars and carbohydrates to boost my serotonin levels. My body is just dealing with and managing with out food. Unbelievable!

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Nope. I would not have done this if it were not for the weight loss. The clincher for me is that this tool will help me keep it off. I could lose the weight but not keep it off.

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Absolutely .

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Yes, yes and hell yes!

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Still too new in the game to say, but I don't think I would without the weight loss.

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Um, the only reason why I did the surgery was for a health benefit, not a skinny benefit. Losing the 34 pounds helped me be more active, which is really important to me.

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Absolutely!! I told my surgeon when we were talking about weight goals that if I ended up at 180 with no diabetes and no worsening neuropathy, I would be happy, and I meant it! If I don't lose another pound at this point since my diabetes is completely under control, I'd be fine with that.

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@@carolk36 i think gor someone like me who started at over 300 lbs ya 180 is my final goal lol so yup I'd to wouldd ve happy at 180. But i still wouldn't want to be a healthy 300+ person. Cause let's face it even if you are healthy you're still a little limited at mu starting weight so for me losing weight has a lot to do with it too

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I appreciate your honesty LovedxJesus, it would have taken some convincing for me to have the surgery if it was just for health reasons and no weight loss benefit. I would probably have kept saying, "I can do this on my own" and rely on medications. My health has improved so much since surgery so I can now say its wonderful and worth it but I'm looking forward to the continued weight loss also.

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