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My name is Courtney, I'm 26, I live in Iowa. I decided to join to have a support system for the long road ahead. :) I'm 5'3 and started this journey weighing 262 lbs at the start of my 6 month supervised diet. I had my pre op appointment this past Thursday, April 25, and weighed 244. Almost 20lbs gone and optimistic for what lies ahead! Nervous but ready!

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Hi! Welcome lots of support here im just starting my journey my initial with the surgeon is on the 30th same day of your surgery im looking foward for the positive and being healthy! Good luck best wishes keep us posted would like to how you did and your experience!

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Good luck with your initial consultation. I hope everything goes well. I will do my best to update I'm still learning my way around this site :)

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Thanks so much God first youll do great and soon youll be looking fabulous!! And hopefully ill be in the other side with you losers!! Best of luck and positive toughts always! Best wishes for speedy recovery!!

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My name is Courtney' date=' I'm 26, I live in Iowa. I decided to join to have a support system for the long road ahead. :) I'm 5'3 and started this journey weighing 262 lbs at the start of my 6 month supervised diet. I had my pre op appointment this past Thursday, April 25, and weighed 244. Almost 20lbs gone and optimistic for what lies ahead! Nervous but ready![/quote']

I also im from iowa

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My name is MaryBeth and I'm on Day 4 of my liquid diet. My surgery is a week from today, May 6. I'm excited and nervous and feel like I'm mourning the loss of food but know I'm moving towards a new, healthy me!

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My name is Courtney' date=' I'm 26, I live in Iowa. I decided to join to have a support system for the long road ahead. :) I'm 5'3 and started this journey weighing 262 lbs at the start of my 6 month supervised diet. I had my pre op appointment this past Thursday, April 25, and weighed 244. Almost 20lbs gone and optimistic for what lies ahead! Nervous but ready![/quote']

Hi Courtney, I'm Larry, I'm 54 and from PA.My surgery is April 30th too! Good luck tomorrow. See you on the other side! :-)

HW: 320 CW: 287 GW: 175 WLS: 4/30/13

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Hi Larry! Good luck today and I hope all goes well! :)

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Good Luck on your Surgery today Larry, hope all goes well. Keep us posted.

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Surgery went well. No setbacks. I got home Wednesday night. Tried to stop the pain meds last night. Still a lot of stomach pain. Went back on them this morning. Feels like someone hitting me in the stomach! I came home 15 lbs heavier than when I went in. I have lost 9 lbs since getting home. I'm going for walks, drinking my Water & for a treat I eat a SF Popsicle! Life is good and I am taking it one day at a time! Love to all!!

HW: 320 CW: 287 GW: 175 WLS: 4/30/13

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Best wishes for a good recovery!

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