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Hello there!!

I thought I would introduce myself as I just downloaded this app... Well my name is Sol short for Marisol, I live in Colorado Springs, I'm 23 years old and I'm a casino dealer, I have been overweight my whole life and finally after my second try got approved for the gastric bypass I am five feet and half an inch tall, and weigh 211 pounds... I have my surgery date for February 25th and although it seems like too long from now I know it's right around the corner! I'm excited to have discover this great app and can't wait to hear from some and join you all on the losers bench!

-Sol

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Welcome to the boards!!! Congrats on your approval

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welcome welcome welcome. So happy you found us. This place is full of support and information. We are glad to be on this journey with you.

Your day will be here before you know it, even though right now it seems like forever away. Stay busy. Practice eating very slow and chewing. Sip Sip SIp.

you can start now to do things to be prepared for post op. Big Hugs to you.

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Hi Sol! Nice to have you here! :) I'm still in my 3 month supervised diet, but I hope to join you soon with a date of my own. Welcome!!

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Thank you guys!! :)

I am very excited and nervous at the same time, my sister got the surgery and I see her all healthy and skinny and how much she enjoys shopping that I can't wait but I am scared about the hair loss and the excess skin although many say I'm still young and will be okay!

Hope you get your surgery date soon too!

Xo

Sol

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Hi sol. It's good that your sister had it done, as you have someone you can talk to who will truly understand.

Good luck and keep us posted.

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Hi sol. It's good that your sister had it done' date=' as you have someone you can talk to who will truly understand.

Good luck and keep us posted.[/quote']

Thank you! She has been wonderful and supportive I feel like me making this decision after her has brought us closer :) I will definitely keep you updated!

Xo

Sol

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Hello there!!

I thought I would introduce myself as I just downloaded this app... Well my name is Sol short for Marisol' date=' I live in Colorado Springs, I'm 23 years old and I'm a casino dealer, I have been overweight my whole life and finally after my second try got approved for the gastric bypass I am five feet and half an inch tall, and weigh 211 pounds... I have my surgery date for February 25th and although it seems like too long from now I know it's right around the corner! I'm excited to have discover this great app and can't wait to hear from some and join you all on the losers bench!

-Sol[/quote']

Hey Sol! We weigh in the same and close surgery dates. Mines the 22. Exciting!!! We could email adventures. Cory1060@gmail.com! Any special diet?

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Hey Sol! We weigh in the same and close surgery dates. Mines the 22. Exciting!!! We could email adventures. Cory1060@gmail.com! Any special diet?

Oh my! That is very closed!! We totally should! Actually no I don't have a special diet... :/ the way the do the program where I'm getting my rny done I guess it's different I only had to see a psychologist about 2 times, and nutrition class 3 times and a support group also a metabolic test and just the final appointment with the surgeon I started my appointments in November and last one was December 5th and now it's just the waiting game! :) where are you from and what not? Lol

Xo

Sol

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From Minnesota. 41, getting surgery due to gerd. I keep hearing "you don't need surgery"! I am excited and never thought I would be skinny. I only have to do low carb diet for 4 weeks/1week down and pre op next week.

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