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Hi everyone so last year my Dr had suggested weight loss surgery and I had backed out, so now I am planning on going for a consult hopefully this month and I can start to plan the doctors appointments I hope I can still try even though I chickened out months ago wish me luck :) I guess third time is a charm

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I'm kind if like you, but it took me 5 years to finally decide I was ready. In retrospect, I certainly wasn't ready then. Learn all you need, talk to your bariatric team, you'll know if this time is the right time!

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When I looked at the eight to nine pills a day I was taking I had my what I call "come to Jesus moment" I did not want to die from something I had control over. Also I have a disabled child who needs me to live. On top of it I am an RN and know better! I know I could lose the weight on my own but I could also gain it all back. The sleeve is a tool that has kept me from it. I have had a hard time this last month and gain like 5 lbs which I am working on taking off starting yesterday. But I am still a size 12 today down from a 24-26. I take one pill a day for thyroid that runs in my family. Tomorrow will be 2 years since my surgery and me thinking should I do this as I was getting on the OR table. I have no regrets and I would do it again in a heartbeat! Says the girl with all the great clothes!

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The only way to be successful with this is if your are truly ready. This can be a hard journey to start, but I am so grateful to have begun. My surgery was in January and I am down 50lbs. I think I found my courage when I focused on my goal and not on the surgery itself. I hope you find the strength you need. Best of luck to you.

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Hi guys thanks for all the support I am so excited I had went to the pulmonary dr and he cleared me for surgery :) so I am 30 % there :)

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I did the same thing. Go for it! Don't wait any longer! I wasted way too many years being fearful! Best wishes for you!

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When I started feeling the way I hear my mom complain about, that was my trigger. I've never been heavy until about the past 3 years of my life. Now that it's affecting my health, I know something has to be done. I have already had my consult. I'm borderline as far as my BMI (slightly under). I'm praying to get approved by the insurance company, then it's on!

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