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My name is Thrisha, im a newbie to the site, but ever so thankful to have found a support site.

Some of my history...

Im 30yrs old, severely diabetic, with pcos. my weight started being a daily struggle about 5 years ago, when my diabetes got so bad I had to be placed on an insulin. about a year ago I was placed on an insulin pump which helped me balloon to my highest weight ever of 213 on my 5"3 frame. My surgery was roux en y, gastric bypass on 10-17-2012. I weighed in at 201 pounds, today I am 27days out and 185. on nov 4 I had my gallbladder removed by emergency surgery. since then I have been hospitalized for nausea and vomiting, and dehydration. Im currently on the mushy stage2 diet.

I look forward to chatting with all of you. Also I'm very open to information suggestions or heck even well wishes.

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Hi Trisha, welcome!!

You'll love it here. The people are very friendly and informative. I wish you well on your journey ahead

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trisha

Wow you have been through a bunch. Is your diabetes better now? I sure hope so.

This is a great place for information and for support, Thanks for sharing your story,

Please tell us more of how your recovery has been ect

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Welcome to the group congratulations on surgery and your weight lost. Glad you can join us.

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Welcome to the group congratulations on surgery and your weight lost. Glad you can join us.

I second that welcome to our group .

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Welcome! I'm sorry you've had such a rough start! I hope you feel better soon and begin to enjoy this amazing ride! ; )

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Don't let a bad start slow you down in the long run you will feel so much better.

Welcome to the group

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Hello Thrisha, Congrats on your surgery and welcome to the boards!

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Welcome, its a pleasure to have you here.... Hope you are better :)

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Thanks everyone, I did have a rough start, but I'm looking forward to future. Everyday is a new day for new changes. Oh and my diabetes is better than its been. I'm down to 3-5 units once every few days or so.

surgery 10/17/12 pre op wt 215 surgery wt 201 current 185

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