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So went to Knott's berry Farm last Thursday...

I have not been to an amusement park in such a long time. The embarrassment of not fitting on rides is a little to much to take sometimes....but this time it was different.

I was able to go on every single rollercoaster and thrill ride. I had an amazing time and logged in about 7 miles of walking with no real tiredness. It was great to have so much energy and feel so NORMAL!

3 months in and it has already changed my life.

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That's awesome Thee-O! Keep up the great work you are inspiring. :)

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Thats awsome! Congrats! I got to experience that feeling when my husband and I took our 3 children to a carnival a few months ago. My daughter wanted mommy to ride with her and I was freaked out because I was sure I wouldnt fit on the ride. I sucked it up and went anyway and was shocked. Not only did I fit but was actually not tight. I was so happy and excited because I love rides but for years was too heavy. We rode every ride she was allowed on (she is 4). Again congrats, and keep up the good work!! :rolleyes:

So went to Knott's berry Farm last Thursday...

I have not been to an amusement park in such a long time. The embarrassment of not fitting on rides is a little to much to take sometimes....but this time it was different.

I was able to go on every single rollercoaster and thrill ride. I had an amazing time and logged in about 7 miles of walking with no real tiredness. It was great to have so much energy and feel so NORMAL!

3 months in and it has already changed my life.

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So went to Knott's berry Farm last Thursday...

I have not been to an amusement park in such a long time. The embarrassment of not fitting on rides is a little to much to take sometimes....but this time it was different.

I was able to go on every single rollercoaster and thrill ride. I had an amazing time and logged in about 7 miles of walking with no real tiredness. It was great to have so much energy and feel so NORMAL!

3 months in and it has already changed my life.

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Congrats!!

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I went to Universal Studios Hollywood a few weeks ago, and went on the Jurassic Park ride. The ride seats five people to a row and it's one lap bar for the entire row. Imagine my surprise when the lap bar didn't stop on me, it stopped on someone else and I actually had room to spare. A lot of room actually.

I thought the thing was broken.

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Oh yeah, and how much do you weigh if you don't mind me asking? I haven't been to Knott's Berry save for the halloween events in a really long time. Worried about fitting on the rides and all that...I don't think I'd have a problem now but you can never really tell.

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Oh yeah, and how much do you weigh if you don't mind me asking? I haven't been to Knott's berry save for the halloween events in a really long time. Worried about fitting on the rides and all that...I don't think I'd have a problem now but you can never really tell.

You weight less than me :) I am currently around 301. At my highest I was 375 and at surgery around 340. I lost a lot of inches though. I am right at the cusp between normal and big guy clothing....almost there!!

When you go to Knott's get on Ghost Rider. that is a fun ride! :)

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Awesome !!! Congrats!! I remember being at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va and being asked to get off because the bar wouldn't come down enough. I was banded the last week in May 2011 and have lost 34 pds so far. Looking forward to riding roller coasters next spring.

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YAY! That is such a great feeling! We went to Sesame Place at the end of July and I had the same experience! I truly enjoyed myself. I was able to go on all the rides with my son which was an amazing feeling! Congrats to you!

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Wow. Amazing! Good for you. I honestly felt the same way. I was at a really low point about 4 years ago when I couldnt get on a roller coaster ride. I had to get off too. How embarrassing! but that didn't stop me from eating! Am looking forward to taking my son next spring when he's 2!

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Congrats! I'm looking forward to the time when I won't have to think about whether I will fit or not. It would be nice to just make the decision to go to an amusement park without any worries.

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