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So, I am going to try not to bore you all to death and give you the short version of my story... :)

March 2009, surgery lost about 25 lbs right away then it slowed down, mostly my fault

Sept 2009 - DH was diagnosed with cancer and we proceeded with months of chemo before he was finally in remission. I was totally not taking care of myself during this time, I was run ragged.

Jan 2010 - insurance changed - Dr doesn't take BCBS

March 2010 - I got pregnant with our third child with the miracle of fertility treatments

December had baby

So now I am about 189, I started at 206 the day of surgery. I haven't been to my doctor in like 14 months and I have an appt on Friday for a fill - not sure what my insurance is going to cover, hopefully some since the fill is $150 and my doc only doesn't 1/2 cc at a time.

I am so far off track it isn't even funny. I don't watch what I eat at all, I can eat a ton and I'm tired of being this size. I get stuck often from eating too fast and too big of bites. This is where i am at at the moment - I need help and support getting back on track. I honestly don't even remember any of the rules on how to eat properly!!

So looking forward to working with some people to help me in my journey (and maybe I can help you too!! lol)

Thanks for making it to the end!

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So, I am going to try not to bore you all to death and give you the short version of my story... :)

March 2009, surgery lost about 25 lbs right away then it slowed down, mostly my fault

Sept 2009 - DH was diagnosed with cancer and we proceeded with months of chemo before he was finally in remission. I was totally not taking care of myself during this time, I was run ragged.

Jan 2010 - insurance changed - Dr doesn't take BCBS

March 2010 - I got pregnant with our third child with the miracle of fertility treatments

December had baby

So now I am about 189, I started at 206 the day of surgery. I haven't been to my doctor in like 14 months and I have an appt on Friday for a fill - not sure what my insurance is going to cover, hopefully some since the fill is $150 and my doc only doesn't 1/2 cc at a time.

I am so far off track it isn't even funny. I don't watch what I eat at all, I can eat a ton and I'm tired of being this size. I get stuck often from eating too fast and too big of bites. This is where i am at at the moment - I need help and support getting back on track. I honestly don't even remember any of the rules on how to eat properly!!

So looking forward to working with some people to help me in my journey (and maybe I can help you too!! lol)

Thanks for making it to the end!

Hey Hot Momma!

I'd love to help any way I can!!! I think at this point the first step is going to get a fill again! That will help a lot, and I think the 2nd thing would be is maybe try and stick to the pre op diet. Protein, Veggies, No bread diet to start. If you have any questions just ask!!

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Fantastic direction to send me in. I honestly didn't really know where to start. I am sure there are some recipes and ideas I can look up here :)

I will take all the help I can get. I am ready to do this :)

Hey Hot Momma!

I'd love to help any way I can!!! I think at this point the first step is going to get a fill again! That will help a lot, and I think the 2nd thing would be is maybe try and stick to the pre op diet. Protein, Veggies, No bread diet to start. If you have any questions just ask!!

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