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Congratulations, Amy! Thanks for taking the time to write your story. Your stats are pretty similar to mine, I only wish I had lost this weight when I was 30 like you. I love your attitude, especially the dance team and cheerleading. I would have never been able to put myself out there like that. You've got guts and I'm sure you will make the most of your weight loss.

Cindy

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Wow! You just described me to a *T*!

From one Amy to another...thank you! Thank you for sharing your inspiring story! Thanks for giving us all hope! And congrats on your achievement. You look amazing! :(

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What a great post! You've lost ...well, just about exactly the amount I saw on the scale when I stepped on it this morning. You've lost ME--an overweight adult woman with a BMI of 29.1.

AWESOME!

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WOW... Thank you so much for sharing your story... Congratulations!! :smile2:

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Im 4 wks post-op & I was really struggling yesterday. You are an inspiration. Thanks for reminding me that everyone has their ups & down and that today is a new day & we learn to make better choices along the way. You are an amazing women inside & out.

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Amy, you are my hero!

I love reading your blog and recommend it to others all the time. you have done an amazing job and have much to be proud of.

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What a great story and so inspirational. I'm doing the three month diet/exercise/seeing multiple doctors before submitting to insurance. I especially appreciated your stories about dancing. I took dance lessons from 1st grade through 5th, but after my 5th grade recital, my parents heard some remarks about "the fat girl" on stage, so they pulled me out of dancing--one of the things I felt good about. Years later, I took Irish step dancing in my 30's and even participated and won medals in some competitions, despite being 220 pounds! And I would perform at Irish festivals. If people didn't like my weight, well too friggin bad! Thanks for your story.:thumbup:

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That is amazing! You are such an inspiration. I am still in the early stages of getting my paperwork in for insurance approval. I just need to attend a doctor's talk and I will be able to submit to insurance. I needed this story.. Thank you so much! :lol:

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WTG! Everything you said was right on the money. Congrats and keep up the great work and attitude.

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