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My date and journey begins June 6. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I love reading all the post and seeing everyone's journey thus far. My preop test are next week. I have had 4 nutritionist meetings and been to 2 preop support groups. Love that I can share this with all of you and we can lose together.

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As the days get closer to surgery date the more nervous I become. I have struggled my entire life with my weight. I am 41 and have fibromyalgia. Constant pain is awful but with hope that I get some weight off I will feel better. I have sleep apnea also. My husband is very supportive. It I have not told any of my other family. In fear of the judgemental. Comments I will receive. I went into a GNC type store last night to get sample Protein Shakes and the lady in there says I don't understand why you don't just walk to lose the weight. I was very offended. I am glad I have this forum to have people go through this with me and be supportive. Thanks.

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Kfitch many people don't understand and don't try to put themselves in our shoes. You should have said, "I've never thought of walking"! Wow people don't have a clue. Welcome here! We are all supportive. Congratulations on your decision.

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Artsy thank you. I just need to remember I am going to come across these type of people and not let them get to me. The hardest part is yet to come on telling my family. Brothers and sisters and mother. My sisters are so judgemental and will tell me I should just take meds and excerise again not understanding what I have been dealing with my entire life. Today I was thinking and questioning if I am doing the right thing. But I am doing it for me and no one else so it is right.

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My date and journey begins June 6. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I love reading all the post and seeing everyone's journey thus far. My preop test are next week. I have had 4 nutritionist meetings and been to 2 preop support groups. Love that I can share this with all of you and we can lose together.

Hi, I'm scheduled for June 11th.....finished with everything pre-op, except for my dr. appt....my family asks me am I scared, I tell them I'm more scared about what will happen if I dont get control of my weight than this....

you will be ok, and if you need any questions answered, just ask!

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