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There are a number of people on this forum that spend most of their time helping others overcome difficulties and uncertainty.

Every once in a while, and sometimes unknown to you, you've touched someone's life in a very positive way with your efforts.

Most of us, waiting for WLS, are filled with apprehenson, probably much as you were and speaking for myself, I'd just like to thank

each of you.

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You're having surgery at 74 years old? I think that is awesome. Good for you and good luck!

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Cindy, you were one of the folks I had in mind when I wrote that post. Reading through posts from the past few years, you've never had a bad word

to say to anyone, only good, positive advice and for that I'm grateful.

As to my age, I consider myself 35 or 40 years old. I still ride (horses and my motorcycle), I just bought a new road bike to ride with my son, have half a dozen hobbies,

and just don't feel like quiting yet. I have a few health problems that WLS should help, so here I am.

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Thank-you, but don't be so sure. I have had my days! LOL!

That's great. Staying young is so important. Age really is just a number. I work in geriatrics (not to say that you're geriatric) and can tell you first hand that staying active and keeping a positive mental attitude is key to a long healthy life. I've had patients in their 90's still going strong and others in their 60's ready for the grave. As for myself, at 48 and 324 pounds I felt like I was in my 60's. Now, 3 years later, I'm 51 and 176 pounds and think I'm 35!

Good luck to you, my friend. I'm sure you'll do great! Keep us posted.

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Hopefully you'll have that same -15 years side effect that alot of us feel after losing alot of weight.

Congratulations and best wishes!

Sue

There are a number of people on this forum that spend most of their time helping others overcome difficulties and uncertainty.

Every once in a while, and sometimes unknown to you, you've touched someone's life in a very positive way with your efforts.

Most of us, waiting for WLS, are filled with apprehenson, probably much as you were and speaking for myself, I'd just like to thank

each of you.

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