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Hi everyone, I'm a newbie!! Starting my journey on Thursday with a seminar so I'm new and fresh towards my journey and goal(-:. I want this surgery more than anything. I've been overweight most of my life and it wasn't until I began to develop medical problems(diabetes, kidney problems) that I knew I have to do something about it, and that it was serious. I Want to live!! I have 4 children and I Want to be here for them as long as I can! This is a choice I have made that will effect my life forever and I am truly ready to be a "healthier me!" . I have been looking at all of the post on this forum and I am soooo GLAD that this exist. We all need support in Everything we do and I pray I can Find some support buddies and cheerleaders that will encourage me on my journey too (-:..

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Welcome and best wishes on this journey! ;)

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Welcome to the forum! You've found a wonderful place to learn, find inspiration and support.

I encourage you to learn all that you can about LB.

Best wishes on your journey!

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Thank u Maddysgram! I Really appreciate your encouragement!!(-:. Im doing as much research as I possibly can and I do have a support from my family!! I am so ready!!(-:

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I'm new as well. I hear ya on being there for ur kids. I need to do this for them and me. I'm hoping to have surgery end of January. We can do this!

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Thank u razzyb!! I am 40 as well. How many kiddies do u have?? Have u see a doctor yet? I Want to Get it done the first part of the year also. My seminar is tomorrow and I'm excited to go...we should be buddy!!

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Sounds great. It is easier for me to text if u want. 480-208-7884. I have 2 girls 15 and 12 and I need to keep up with them. I just went to doc for first time yesterday so am starting my diet today. My name is brandy

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Cool!! I have 2 boys &2 girls. Boys 16&15 girls 17&12. All teens and as I have gotten older my whole mindset has changed. Before I was nonchalant about my weight, but when I hit 40, I think different now. I realized my babies need me around as long as possible!! Im choosing to live. We both are!! (-: . Im gonna send you my # in a p.m.(private message). Looking forward to the journey. My name is Monica(-:

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