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Hello everyone--My name is Cristi and I am so happy to have found this site. I was always thin growing up and I never even knew to appreciate it its just what I was. I gained 100 lbs with my first pregnancy and have had no metabolism since-I worked really hard to get all 100 plus 30 2 yrs after birth but it was a constant battle-it had to be my every thought. since then I had 3 babies back to back to back so you can imagine. I have severe asthma so its almost like a catch 22 for me--I can't move around and do alot until I get some of the weight off, but I can't get the weight off until I get more physical. My insurance just approved the surgery today-(after jumping thru a series of hoops) and the surgery should take place in the next 2 weeks. I am sooo excited and ready for this--I'm ready to play with my kids again I'm ready to not dread getting dressed everyday, and I'm ready to not be out of breath just from reading a sentence or two to my boys. I look forward to taking this journey with all of you and I wish you all luck

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Welcome Cristi!

I also was thin growing up and didn't gain weight til after college when I started my career. I can't wait to be thin again and a runner.

Best wishes on your surgery!

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Hello everyone--My name is Cristi and I am so happy to have found this site. I was always thin growing up and I never even knew to appreciate it its just what I was. I gained 100 lbs with my first pregnancy and have had no metabolism since-I worked really hard to get all 100 plus 30 2 yrs after birth but it was a constant battle-it had to be my every thought. since then I had 3 babies back to back to back so you can imagine. I have severe asthma so its almost like a catch 22 for me--I can't move around and do alot until I get some of the weight off, but I can't get the weight off until I get more physical. My insurance just approved the surgery today-(after jumping thru a series of hoops) and the surgery should take place in the next 2 weeks. I am sooo excited and ready for this--I'm ready to play with my kids again I'm ready to not dread getting dressed everyday, and I'm ready to not be out of breath just from reading a sentence or two to my boys. I look forward to taking this journey with all of you and I wish you all luck

Hi Cristi,

I'm new here also. Not sure really how I got here, I'm now 100 lbs over weight, and my life has changed and not for the better. Up till about 8 years ago I was pretty fit. I loved playing tennis, going on moutain bike runs, and pretty much anything physical. I got into a really bad marriage, which gave me my wonderful son however. Since then I got divorced, quit smoking (two years now) but put on so much weight, I don't even play tennis any longer. I really want my life back now, and I want to be there for my son, that's one of the main reasons I quit smoking. So looks like were both on an adventure! Good luck, and keep us posted.

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