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I’ve noticed a bit of a morbid trend in the forums lately and wanted to pipe up. This decision is the best decision I have ever made for myself. I am happier in my own skin in a way I can’t remember ever being. I’ve lost about 125lb minimum since thanksgiving 2017 (too ashamed to step on a scale but easily over 300lbs). Now I’m 7 months out and god even at the most painful point in my recovery did I doubt my decision. This changed my life. I will forever be grateful I had the strength to go through with it.

So newbies and pre-surgers.... make the decision if it’s right for you and don’t let fear dictate your choice!

(Old Photos: December 21st and 23rd, 2017, new photos: December 15, 2018)

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You look fantastic. I'm glad you feel fantastic too!

And I have never had so much eyebrow envy in my life :lol:

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Positive Things at 4 AM
I am warm
I am safe and loved
I have the freedom to be what I can want to be, even when it seems difficult
Although I am having gastrointestinal difficulties, until they resolve I can receive my nourishment through my PICC line and TPN
I haven't thrown up since yesterday so today can be a better day
So no matter how this Saturday in. December finds me, I am still alive and grateful to Ohio State University, Bradley J Needleman MD and Bariatric Medicine for a future.
And I am grateful to my RnY surgery, even with its flaws , it has been my third best tool, behind commitment & Belief in ME for success out of sorrow!
SO I AM TRULY A VERY BLESSED 73 YEAR PERSON WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE!😛❤🍀

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You look great! Congratulations.

I think if people just take the time to read the post from ones with success stories, the struggles, things not to do, things that will help like getting in Protein and Water, changing their diet to a healthy one etc. it could really benefit them instead of panicking and freaking out and quickly posting that they are failing so early on without giving their tool a chance and following their plan.

I’ve learned so much from you all on here and one big thing is not to overreact and to do my part and my tool will work and it is working...but again I feel like a lot of people getting surgery unfortunately think that this is a magical procedure and once they have surgery then POOF the Weight will drop everyday without putting in the work and I also notice a lot of comparing which is never good...just my thoughts.

Thanks for your positive post and showing that there is no need to freak out, you followed your plan and got excellent results 🤩 bottom line!!

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You look Amazing!!!

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You have such gorgeous hair!!!!!!!!!!

And thanks for bringing the sunshine!

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You rock girl!!! Thanks for the thread!!! I agree 100000000000000%. Best thing EVS!!!!!

You are so beautiful before and after and love your spirit!!!

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Wow! You are truly inspirational. Stories like yours are what I need. Thanks

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20 hours ago, sillykitty said:

You look fantastic. I'm glad you feel fantastic too!

And I have never had so much eyebrow envy in my life :lol:

OMG you just made my night! I am super self conscious about them since I'm losing my hair and my eyebrows were really impacted the past year. I love you so much right now!

Thanks for the support everyone! I am proud to be a member here, and hope that my story can help others make their decision. I want people to look in the mirror and smile because damn healthy and happy looks good on them!

Stay strong during the holidays, and let's barge into 2019 looking great and FEELING even better :)

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9 hours ago, Brenttx said:

Wow! You are truly inspirational. Stories like yours are what I need. Thanks

Thank you so much! Congrats on your recent surgery! I hope you are feeling well? And in a few months, people will be eyeing your stats wishing and praying to see the same success ;) So keep going!

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