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My name is Onyx. I am 32 and as of November 2011 I weighed 360 lbs.

I started my journey here in Albuquerque, NM but my gastric bypass surgery was done at Del Sol Bariatric Hospital in El Paso, TX on April 23, 2012 by Dr. Michael Lara.

I am glad for this online support system. I know when I began the journey I had those for and against the surgery. I am happy to say those who doubted support me now.

I did this to be the Lord's testimony. In order to have any of the weight loss surgeries you have to be courageous even when you are terrified. I knew I couldn't do that without God's help. I want to be a support system to anyone in need whether surgery happens or not. It's the hardest decision I ever made but I am happy for a new chance at life.

I am happy and blessed to meet all of you and see you online! And I'm praying for everyone's strength and success! I am already among friends!

Onyx

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Welcome to the group!

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Welcome, and if things get tough always remember this is the place to go. There is always somebody who understands what you are going through. God bless!

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Welcome to the forum family!!! If you ever need to talk we are all here for you!! Congrats on going through with surgery you definitely won't regret it!!

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Welcome to the group. We are a great bunch of people.

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My name is Onyx. I am 32 and as of November 2011 I weighed 360 lbs.

I started my journey here in Albuquerque' date=' NM but my gastric bypass surgery was done at Del Sol Bariatric Hospital in El Paso, TX on April 23, 2012 by Dr. Michael Lara.

I am glad for this online support system. I know when I began the journey I had those for and against the surgery. I am happy to say those who doubted support me now.

I did this to be the Lord's testimony. In order to have any of the weight loss surgeries you have to be courageous even when you are terrified. I knew I couldn't do that without God's help. I want to be a support system to anyone in need whether surgery happens or not. It's the hardest decision I ever made but I am happy for a new chance at life.

I am happy and blessed to meet all of you and see you online! And I'm praying for everyone's strength and success! I am already among friends!

Onyx[/quote']

Amen!

This was the best decision I've ever made. Even when my Vitamin gets stuck or I forget to chew my food good enough and it gets stuck or when I'm feeling constipated because the phase of the dirt I'm in doesn't yet contain Fiber...I still have no regrets. I'm blessed that my insurance that covers little of nothing (not even my asthma meds!) has covered this surgery as well as my monthly B12 shots.

Anyways warmest of welcomes

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Welcome aboard. This is a great bunch of people on this forum. I also had my surgery April 23rd.

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As you stated, you are among friends!

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Definitely the right attitude!

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Welcome LadyLocutus! We're all here to support one another. Glad you're po

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yeesh...computer locked up. Glad you're posting and look forward to getting to know you. :)

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