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genn

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genn    460

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So this is my story so far, almost 8 years ago I gave birth to my youngest child it was a very stressful and emotional and physically painful pregnancy. After birth I found myself the lightest I had weighed since 4 th grade I tried for years to keep it off but always fluxerating in weight. About five years ago my third child was diagnosed with severe ADHD. Already having my oldest who has autism and my middle child having ADHD and now my youngest with severe ADHD my husband and and I decided it was time for me to stay home and quit my job. So this is what I did. I went from constantly on the go to being at home and for the first few months I struggled of just not understanding I never smoked drank or did drugs why did I have three disabled kids?? This is something I still question often but just thankful I have them at the end of it all. Slowly tho over the last five years I have increasingly put weight on. Bc of my abusive childhood from my mother I vowel I would always be the best mom I could about 8 months ago I opened my eyes and realized in order to be a good mom I have to for one take care of me. Something I have never done. I have always put my kids first above everything. So in April I started my journey I quit smoking cold turkey just like I did during my pregnancy and have not looked back I will do anything it takes for a this surgery. I started at 283 I'm now at 270 and I go to finally meet the surgeon on October 25. !! I'm so excited and so ready for this journey!!! I started my classes back in April and it just seems like it's been forever. I'm so ready to start my life to a healthier happier me. I have suffered from so much depression due to me gaining weight and I'm ready to say good riddens to both and hello world and ready to start having fun with my husband and kids. This summer was really an eye opening for me I went to Hershey park with my kids and I was told I had to get off the ride sooo humiliating. Going to the beach and wearing clothes in the ocean bc I'm embarrassed to wear a swimsuit. Went hiking and kept having to stop and my family waiting for me bc I felt like I would pass out. I'm ready for my new start and nothing will come in my path.

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Congrats on your new life!!! I know exactly how you feel!! I have two boys under 3 and I stay at home as well. I'm also seeing my NUT for the last time on Thursday and can't wait for surgery too! Exciting!!!! Did you get approved yet? Congrats again!!

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genn    460

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Yes I have been approved just waiting to see the surgeon and then I will get my surgery date I have high blood pressure and fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease

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Congratulations!! This journey you are about to take is ssssooo incredible!! You are about to take your life back!! It sounds to me like you are a much needed Mom!! So excited to follow your journey with you!!

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Congrats on your new life!!! I know exactly how you feel!! I have two boys under 3 and I stay at home as well. I'm also seeing my NUT for the last time on Thursday and can't wait for surgery too! Exciting!!!! Did you get approved yet? Congrats again!!

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We will have to keep in touch I think we will both have around the same surgical date.

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