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ok I'm hearing the same, thing I am 155 lbs afraid to post my weight 33 bmi I'm super short but in pain and want to be healthy I'm not waiting until I'm like my mom diabetic no energy I am a mom of five and a business owner I have way to much left to do. Ok now I publicly posted my weight I know for me this will solve my health issues and make me feel better so for me and my family its being done in march.

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ok I'm hearing the same, thing I am 155 lbs afraid to post my weight 33 bmi I'm super short but in pain and want to be healthy I'm not waiting until I'm like my mom diabetic no energy I am a mom of five and a business owner I have way to much left to do. Ok now I publicly posted my weight I know for me this will solve my health issues and make me feel better so for me and my family its being done in march.

Congrats for being so HONEST! Fantastic that you are taking on your weight for yourself and 5 others who depend on you! You will find a lot of support here from all. This site has been a real blessing for me. Hope it is for you too!

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Superstartover ~ congrats on making this life changing decision....

It's about time isn't it?

So you have a low BMI.....No big deal....This is still going to be a life style change that is a miracle.....

keep us informed as to how your doing... :)

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Absolutely thanks

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I had my pre-op class today and it definitely made me feel a little out of place. My BMI is 37' date=' so I am overweight, but the other people in the class were REALLY overweight. I know I am making the right decision for myself but definitely had my first set of "am I really doing the right thing?" feelings. Anyone else have the same experience? I almost feel kind of silly for having the surgery.[/quote']

I felt that way as well even had some people telling me that I didn't need to lose weight it bothered me at first but ultimately it was me that I had to worry about, I had underlined health issue that noone knew about and at the end of the day it was ME that mattered SO I did what I had to do to be a healthier me!!!

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They were right, you are too small. Best to wait until you pack on another 75 pounds and have more co-morbidities. That'll show them! ;)

Seriously though, you know yourself and your weight battle better than anyone sitting in that meeting. If its right for you, do it. Best of luck!

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