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Barbiedoll77    24

Barbiedoll77
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Hello,

My name is Barbie, Im 35 years old, and im having gastric bypass surgery in 2 -3 weeks. I am currently a Type #2 diabetic and Im insulin dependent.

I have been denied a few times by insurance, but finally got the okay last march 2012. I just found this site/app and I love it!!

I realize I have a long, RoCkY road ahead of me, but im willing to work hard and fight everyday to be healthy.

Thank you.

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jac88    5

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Hey Barbie,

My name is Jacee and I'm 23, female and living in Australia. I go in for my RNY bypass on the 25th of May. I originally had Lapband surgery, and was very successful until my band slipped. I can't wait to start my new journey :)

Best of luck!

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Barbiedoll77    24

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Thank you and good luck to you as well. I wanted the band, but my surgeon detoured me to gastric bypass surgery instead. :D

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jac88    5

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I definitely think you've made the right decision there, can't wait to hear how you go! :) do you have a rough date for surgery yet?

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Barbiedoll77    24

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May 7 8 9 one of those days!! Lol

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beth423    33

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Congrats. My surgery is May 2.

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beth423    33

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Congrats. My surgery is May 2.

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jac88    5

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How exciting for both of you! You will have to let me know how you go as I'm not until may 25th :)

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Anjela424    23

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Good luck to everyone who is having the surgery. Its definitely a lifestyle change and takes some getting use to. I'm 5 and a half weks post op

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Sunflwr76    45

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I agree you are all on your way to a much better quality of life. I'm 5 weeks postop and except for being exhausted all the time I have no regrets!! Good luck! Let us know how you all are doing!

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Panda    354

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I agree you are all on your way to a much better quality of life. I'm 5 weeks postop and except for being exhausted all the time I have no regrets!! Good luck! Let us know how you all are doing!

The exhaustion goes away. Your insides are still healing:) I'll be 6 weeks post op on Wednesday and each day I feel just a little better. Also I was told that your liver is metabolizing high levels of fat and it (your liver) gets exhausted from all of the hard work its doing:)

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Barbiedoll77    24

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Thank you. Im excited.

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TinyMamiOf3kids    1,280

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Hello' date='

My name is Barbie, Im 35 years old, and im having gastric bypass surgery in 2 -3 weeks. I am currently a Type #2 diabetic and Im insulin dependent.

I have been denied a few times by insurance, but finally got the okay last march 2012. I just found this site/app and I love it!!

I realize I have a long, RoCkY road ahead of me, but im willing to work hard and fight everyday to be healthy.

Thank you.[/quote']

Welcome & best if luck

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Sunflwr76    45

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Thanks Panda! Very encouraging!!

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Barbiedoll77    24

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Thank u.

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