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Know where you are coming from, for my weight I'm smallish only a C at 323. What I am is an extremely oversized Junior, unfortunately Juniors don't go to a 27 or 29 which is where I'd be. I in all probability will end up after weight loss a 15 and that will,be perfectly cool. Don't plan on being a clothing or swimsuit model at 72, I want to be trimmer fitter and healthier. I could rock Dina Merrill or even Grace Kelly easier than Pink or Lady Gaga when all's said and done. Even Cybill Shepherd or Candice Bergen. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Wish I had a Smoothie King? I do like to drink my calories, will that help when I go to liquid pre diet or is that a whole different ballgame?[emoji10] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Will be for all 3 of you, your new and improved life starts then[emoji106] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

And my sizes HW355 CW 323 GW 175 Dream weight: anything Less than that Height 5ft8in Bmi 47 Planning RnY SD hopefully May, certainly before summer's end 2018 Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

No problem --everyone on here will tell you, I'm just the same way. I grab a-hold of a topic and often run with it. You are the same age as my son, he will,be 39 on the 12th of June. Still lives with me, I wish he always will. I have one other living child, RD short for Rotten Daughter, every family tree has at least one sour [emoji519] I gave birth to mine. She is incredibly self-centered, most of the blame goes to her 2 grandmothers who competed to give her gifts and one-up each other, if 1 bought her a dress the other must buy her tights and shoes, then a coat, then a fur hat and muff and on and on. My late husband and I tried to intercede, both grandmothers raised up on their haunches and screeched like banshees at us. How dare we interfere with their God given grandmother rights to spoil little Precious rotten? And sorry to say, we acquiesced because they were our mothers and neither of us were raised to argue or be cheeky to our parents. The upshot: I have a 49 year old daughter who believes God asks her express permission for the sun to rise each morning, is willing not to speak -call- or text me although we live no more than 6/10ths of a mile,maybe 1 km apart. Last time when we spoke about my upcoming surgery she quickly turned the conversation to herself and her problems. If I had told her I was going to squat over a buzz saw and expose my lady parts to the blade she would have been no more concerned. So I guess I'll just have to give up with trying to have a meaningful relationship. Sad isn't it? She was. first grandchild on both sides, my only child until her first brother came along 7 years later. I mourn the loss of relationship, she alas does not. I will still go forward with my surgery with the full support of my youngest,my son. Although his father and I endeavored to raise all three to be upright decent people it only took with him and his older brother, my angel son who died at 31 from an undiagnosed heart condition. He would have been 42 on 7th May were he still living and Bryan my remaining son and I still miss him after 10 years have elapsed. Perhaps we always will. But I still am moving on towards my surgery day and a start to a better healthier life. The dimishment in physical size is just a beautiful added bonus. Perhaps May, I don't know yet, my journey has been on hold for several months but I hope and pray the gears start turning again.on the 25th when I have a psych appointment. Sometime I promise to fill you in on the whole story, but I'm frightened somehow I'll jinx myself. Thank you for putting up with a ginger- headed 72 year old. fat person with a little too much weight on her body and wanting to make a permanent change.[emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

You and everybody else tomorrow and indeed all week are going to rock this![emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

A very sweet looking couple, I look forward to seeing an updated one of you both when you reach goal. Is it a promise? Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Hope So Hope So! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow you have my pre marriage initials! Small world isn't it! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Use them and use them well. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Post it here ---I would love to see it![emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Wowie wow! Been a long time[emoji354] coming and now it's finally here. So happy for you, now update us when it's all over.[emoji304][emoji13] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow are you sure that wasn't an older sister or cousin? I'm a future RnY and you sure inspire me[emoji108][emoji106][emoji2]You look much younger now. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Yeah I've watched it too, he is very good,I'd go see him if I were in North Carolina.[emoji2] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

And no businessman or doctor wants to have a bad reputation. If you say to a friend don't go to Dr so-so or don't take your business to blanks Shoppe they lost. that business, a few times like that and the word gets around it will hurt them where it matters, in their pocketbook. It mattered to you that's the bottom line in my book. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

And you shall, my dear, for I do believe it! And London will rock like a pendulum do! 🇬🇧[emoji13]Sorry but the 60s were my era, you understand.[emoji70] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Yeah but dentures aren't always. But when i. get there ( Lord speed the day) I will do the best I can with what I am given[emoji106] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Kerri I hope it all smooths out for you soon.[emoji12] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Its coming its coming and goody gumdrop for you. June Soon![emoji12][emoji108][emoji106] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Still waiting on my journey to shift into gear on April 25th , yeah an important date in history isn't it? Think good thoughts for me and I'll do the same for you. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Tell,your mom" Hey I've noticed all the healthy things you've done and I want to make this change in my life. Will you help me because I'd like really to have your support while I do this". I'm a Mom and grandma myself, if my son, my daughter, or my 2 almost grown grandaughters came to me with this request I'd walk through fire, crawl across broken glass and do everything in my power to help. Bet she will too, has to be an nice lady because she made You!![emoji173] Smiles now[emoji12] honey! Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Good luck with both your insurance and your surgeon You are making good first steps. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

I certainly will![emoji12][emoji13][emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

Excellent advice Natasha, couldn't improve on it if I tried. Bet your countrywoman@Biddy NZ will be contacting you if she hasn't already. She is a lovely smart lady that I have enjoyed the friendship,of and learned so much,from. If all New Zealanders are like her, I'd love to visit someday. Best wishes from Ohio USA. Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app

So good to read your story, may every new year bring you only good things. You brought to the basics why many of us seek WLS, to live life and to live it more abundantly.[emoji14] Sent from my VS880PP using BariatricPal mobile app