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Well,

I am sick of being fat! Ive been big since my tween years. I have attempted to lose weight on my own with minimal or extremely slow success. My job previously had insurance but it didn't pay for the surgery, but the doctor visits and possibly fills. This is neither here nor there now that I have resigned (the job was more stress than worth the pay, and the pay was good.) The job I have now is great pay, but no benefits. I can afford the fills and visits out of pocket but not the surgery. My husband and I are in the beginning stages of filing bankruptcy (as a result of bad decisions from our youth that still hsunt us) My credit score is a source of embarassment. I'm in a place now where while I really do not want to be this big anymore. I'm so tired of this circular motions, and its exhausting. I'm scared to go under the knife, but I'm also scared to continue being over 300 lbs. I have a seminar online to attend in the morning so I can gather more. I guess I'm watching, waiting, and hoping just now.

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ok, start eating differently. you will start to like yourself more everyday! there is a group where they talk about what to eat on this site. get rid of sweets(candy, bakery goods, etc). start to concentrate on Protein and only complex carbs. just being aware of what you put into your body will help - keep a journal of everything you eat each day. drink 48oz. to 60 oz. Water everyday.

what city are you in? make sure you find a reputable doc, just cause they can do the surgery doesn't make them the best choice.

I know it is hard but start exercising. walking is the easiest and least expensive way to start.

sorry if this seems like a lot to do already but trust me, you will start to feel better.

it will be better everyday, keep us informed,that also helps. support makes a big difference. don't be alone in this pain anymore!

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ok, start eating differently. you will start to like yourself more everyday! there is a group where they talk about what to eat on this site. get rid of sweets(candy, bakery goods, etc). start to concentrate on Protein and only complex carbs. just being aware of what you put into your body will help - keep a journal of everything you eat each day. drink 48oz. to 60 oz. Water everyday.

what city are you in? make sure you find a reputable doc, just cause they can do the surgery doesn't make them the best choice.

I know it is hard but start exercising. walking is the easiest and least expensive way to start.

sorry if this seems like a lot to do already but trust me, you will start to feel better.

it will be better everyday, keep us informed,that also helps. support makes a big difference. don't be alone in this pain anymore!

Thanks for the info. Honestly the whole reason Im considering surgery is bc I drink about 80-100 oz of Water, exercise about 1 hour a day each day 5 days a week, and I eat about 2000 calories a day as per recommended for my lifestyle. The problem is, the weight comes off so slow its barely noticeable and I work my butt off. I love my life, but Im sick of the body Im living in. No matter what I choose Illdef be around looking and trying to decide. Ill also be happy to chk out the food boards as well. Thanks again

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