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Hi. My name is Mary and I found you guys by typing in a problem I was having in a search engine. It must have been fate :)

I have been watching and reading your stories for a couple days and you have all been quite helpful and inspirational.

I started my journey at 301 pounds. I knew when I crossed that 300 line that was it for me. I was a insulin dependant diabetic with liver and thyroid problems and high cholesterol. It was time to change.

I went to the seminar in February and started working out and seeing my surgeon and a few other docs regularly. I got down to 283.

I started my liquid diet on July 20 and had my surgery on July 27. Life sure is different :) I am only 10 days out and down to 264. I am on puree and tolerating it well. I have not taken any insulin since the liquid diet started. I feel great :)

I'm glad this forum is here so I can talk to/listen to people going through the same things as me. Thanks for being here!

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Welcome, Mary! You will find this site and the people on it invaluable during your journey. Best of luck to you!

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Thanks :)

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Hello, & welcome.

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Yes, this site is amazing! The support and knowledge is invaluable.

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Welcome! I found the site the same way, searching internet for answers to a problem. I have lived here every day since. It's a great source of support, inspiration and information!

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Welcome! I'm pre-op and have found this site to be so very helpful.

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