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      In May of 2012 I decided after much research to start the process of having gastric bypass surgery. I was sick and tired of trying the fad diets and losing a little bit of weight and then putting it right back on again. I have tried Nutri system, Weight Watchers, of course I have tried your typical diet. The most I lost was 15 pounds and hit a plateau and then got discouraged and gained it right back again. I am not proud of myself that I have had to go this route, but I feel that I really needed a lifelong tool that will really help me lose over
      a hundred pounds. I am so sick and tired of having
      low self esteem and feeling embarrassed about the way I look. I have two small children that I want to be able to see grow up, I want to be able to go to an amusement park and not worry if the seat belt will go around me or not. Just the simple things in life that you are unable to do when you are extremely overweight. My father has been the one person that has stuck by me and
      has supported me through this whole journey. He has gone to every single appointment
      with me including every nutrition class I had to attend, including all of my medical
      testing which trust me is incredible what you are required to have done. I even found
      out through the mandatory testing that you have to go through that I needed my gall
      bladder removed because I had gall stones. I just finished recuperating from that
      surgery that I had at the end of November. It is unfortunate that not everyone supports my decision to have gastric bypass. I just wish they would understand that it is my life and my insecurities that have made me make
      this drastic decision. So here I am the beginning of January and I still don't have a surgery date other than knowing it will probably be next month. There is a lot of insurance stipulations and policies that you have to adhere to before you actually have the surgery. I am very excited but also very nervous. With determination and perseverance I will conquer this.
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    1. swastinadia

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      Thu January 10, 2013 9:43pm

      Such an honest and touching journaling. It's very brave of you to decide such a big change in your life... I do hope your dream will come true this year! A perfect kit to tell your story with...

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      StarWarsFans

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      Registered: November 2010
      Location: Middle-of-Nowhere, Kansas
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      Thu January 10, 2013 9:58pm

      Awesome journaling and amazing page. You CAN do this! I have a friend who had gastric bypass surgery. She has now lost over 100 pounds and looks and feels amazing. Her transformation, both physically and emotionally, is astounding. I can't wait to see how you transform over the months to come. Best wishes!

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      Nani

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      Fri January 11, 2013 10:11am

      Great journaling page! Writing it out and publishing it is a great bot of courage and commitment. Best of luck with this decision and may the nerves be just nerves without a reason to have been nervous.

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      yabby

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      Fri January 11, 2013 11:37pm

      Wonderful page! I'm sorry you don't have more support because I know you can NOT get the surgery unless you need it. I hope you will be happy with your decision and that it will enable you to spend time with your family doing the things you wish. The clustering layered along the papers is fabulous.

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      Juliemomof4

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      Sun January 13, 2013 6:49pm

      Great page sweetie, your journaling is so personal and touching. I just want you to know that I have many friends who have had this surgery. There will be people that will tell you it is the easy way out..but let me tell you, it is not, you still have to work at it, you have to eat right and exercise. You don't let those people discourage you! Do what is right for you and your family. I have one friend who had the surgery, lost tons of weight, started exercising and now she had become one of my ripped/zumba instructors. Her story is amazing and it is NOT the easy way out...it is just another way! Good luck!

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