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Hey friends! I just filled out my paperwork this morning! I've requested a surgery date of February 3, 2017!

I will be Vlogging mhy journey on Youtube as 50 year old me. I would love to get a few bariatric buddies to join me so we can pray for and encourage one another!

Can't wait to get my approval. I'm going to use the same doc as my Sis in Law did in Mexico. She has been doing great and losing about 10 lb a month. Once I get the clearance and date firmed up I'll post more!

Today I'm weighing in at 315, HW 325, goal 150. 50 yrs old, 2 preteen boys, stay at home mom <3

Will you join me?!

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Best of luck. Are you having surgery near home? You need lots of support and visit the nutritional psychologist, the dietician, the nutritionist, and the counselor who manages your case. I had great support at Northwestern University's Hospital-Northwestern Memorial. The nutritional classes were invaluable support. Four classes before, three after. I felt well prepared. My cousin's husband lost 275# with bypass surgery, but sugary sodas and peroggies are not helpful. He is still close to 400! And he needs a new heart-which he'll never get because of that weight! Stay close to your recommendations for your diet. Plan to look back in stages. Try taking portraits every 2or 3 months. You'll be so amazed my husband is tired of me saying, 'I can't believe it!' He says to just believe and enjoy!

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