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Hello everyone! My name is Lauren, I have been significantly overweight literally my entire life. I am currently 260lbs and i am looking to lose about 135lbs, I know it wont be easy but its worth the efforts! I am so excited to start this journey. Fortunately my insurance does cover the surgery but unfortunately I have to be on a documented diet for 6 months prior, so right now I am doing everything in my power o stay focus and not lose sight of my goals and ambitions. I am 21, fun, loving, outgoing, smart and I find myself to be extremely funny. I am not cocky, just confident. I work full time and right now I am taking some tome off of school to focus on myself and by the end of this process I would like to accomplish a few goals: I would like my status to change from single to in a relationship, I would like to be back in school, I would love to be 136lbs lighter, I need to run a marathon at some point, and I would love love love to go into any clothing store and be able to buy something. :) I am a very open person and I would absolutely love to meet new people who understand what I am going through and what is awaiting in my future so feel free to say hi!!!!!!!!

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Welcome ti the club Lauren. U will probably meet a lot of people who can relate to what u are going through.. im a lot older than you 11 years. I had the surgery seven months ago. I do have to say this the band alone wont make you lose weight. You are going to exercise and watch what you eat..

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Welcome to our club Lauren. Sending you good luck wishes on your new journey to your new life! I do not regret one bit of this. i am down 33 lbs now and am feeling great. We have a great group here! :)

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Hello all

Meeting with my PCP tomorrow to see if I qualify. I am happy to see that you are excited and pumped up to make changes :) Keep that attitude and you should do just fine :) I am 28 Married and live in California. Been obese since I was 10 years old and like you look forward to the day I can walk into a store pick something off the rack and be able to wear it! Keep us posted on your diet process. Oh what type of supervised diet do they have you on, what foods are you eating? Have a good day all!!

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