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"No matter what anyone says to you or what comments any one makes I want you to know that I'm really proud of you for getting your stomach surgery. "

I just received that in a text from my 17 year old daughter, Jolie. Yeah. It made me cry.

All I'd told her was that I was gonna get a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy and hopefully it would allow me to lose enough weight that some of the pressure on my spine would be eased.

We used to go cross country 3 miles a day. Rain or shine. As a family. Then I had my injury, gained 150 pounds because I was sedentary and fed my emotions to "feel better".

She's apparently watched several documentary type videos on the surgery and educated herself very well. I honestly thought the less she knew, the easier it would be on her. Not the case. I feel like I really dropped the ball by not going into greater detail with her on my surgery, but it's ok because she picked that ball up and dribbled it all the way to the basket by herself.

Then she said there was one lady named Melissa who was so worried that after weightloss surgery her family would be judgmental, she was 600 pounds and had "only" lost 200. She thought they wouldn't tell much of a difference and be critical of her even getting the surgery. When her family first saw her the burst out in tears of joy. That was the first time they'd seen her able to even walk that far.

She said "if Melissa can do this then so can you. You got this".

February 18th is my day and she's right. I got this.

April

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You raised one hell of a young woman. You are both right, you got this.

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery and for being the mom of a wonderful young lady.

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You raised one hell of a young woman. You are both right, you got this. Congratulations on your upcoming surgery and for being the mom of a wonderful young lady.

Thank you so much!

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Superfatty, this post made me cry too. Your daughter is one mature awesome young lady. Include her in your process as much as you feel comfortable, because she will most certainly be a source of inspiration and motivation for you. I could feel her love for you in that quote and that is such a wonderful gift. I am really happy for you.

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Superfatty, this post made me cry too. Your daughter is one mature awesome young lady. Include her in your process as much as you feel comfortable, because she will most certainly be a source of inspiration and motivation for you. I could feel her love for you in that quote and that is such a wonderful gift. I am really happy for you.

Thank you so much. I will keep her as updated as I can now. She is definitely a source of great inspiration.

April

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My daughter is who inspired me to get surgery. She had gotten the RNY but I was too afraid of that surgery. I wish the sleeve was as popular then as it is now. She has gained alot back.

You're going to be so happy with your sleeve! I am excited for you!

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My daughter is who inspired me to get surgery. She had gotten the RNY but I was too afraid of that surgery. I wish the sleeve was as popular then as it is now. She has gained alot back. You're going to be so happy with your sleeve! I am excited for you!

Yes, thank you, I'm super excited. I'm counting down the days :)

April

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I'm sorry to go off topic but I wanted to know how to update my ticker to show my first weight loss...Can anyone help?

Oh and to Superfatty, I agree you're daughter is awesome and I'm sure its as a result of a TERRIFIC Mother!!!

So happy for you!!

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I'm sorry to go off topic but I wanted to know how to update my ticker to show my first weight loss...Can anyone help? Oh and to Superfatty, I agree you're daughter is awesome and I'm sure its as a result of a TERRIFIC Mother!!! So happy for you!!

Thank you and I don't know about the ticker. I only use the phone app and haven't even seen people's tickers. Have you used the search bar and typed "tickers" in there? If nobody answers on here you may need to search it out.

April

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I'm sorry to go off topic but I wanted to know how to update my ticker to show my first weight loss...Can anyone help?

Oh and to Superfatty, I agree you're daughter is awesome and I'm sure its as a result of a TERRIFIC Mother!!!

So happy for you!!

When u go to your profile, top right is a tab to edit profile, then use the tabs on the left to choose what part of your profile you want to update, I believe as long as you update your surgery information with your current weight, your ticker changes automatically.

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Awwwww. I don't have kids and still feel like I'm my dads 18 year old kid (I'm 34) but this made me cry! You raised an awesome kid! :)

PS. We got this. ❤️

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Awwwww. I don't have kids and still feel like I'm my dads 18 year old kid (I'm 34) but this made me cry! You raised an awesome kid! :) PS. We got this. ❤️

Thanks!! You can borrow mine. They're actually ages 22, soon to be 19, and 17. They'll give you practice in case you want some. Lol.

Actually my oldest isn't here all the time Bc he works out of state for lengths at a time, middle child has his own place and Jolie is here when there is no school (4 day weekend for her so we'll probably binge-watch movies). Easy peasy.

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Congrats on deciding to change your life, and for raising a wonderful daughter. With her and other people in your life to support you, I have no doubt you will be a great success.

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Congrats on deciding to change your life, and for raising a wonderful daughter. With her and other people in your life to support you, I have no doubt you will be a great success.

Thank you, she will be a great support person. It's odd you posted here. I just read your introduction post and googled sleeve placating. Definitely keep in touch so we can see how you're doing. It seems like you're doing great to me. Btw, cute little baby :)

I'd actually put "cute little girl" Bc I was thinking about my daughter and about died when I hit send!!! I'm a dork

April

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Congrats on deciding to change your life, and for raising a wonderful daughter. With her and other people in your life to support you, I have no doubt you will be a great success.

Thank you, she will be a great support person. It's odd you posted here. I just read your introduction post and googled sleeve placating. Definitely keep in touch so we can see how you're doing. It seems like you're doing great to me. Btw, cute little baby :)

I'd actually put "cute little girl" Bc I was thinking about my daughter and about died when I hit send!!! I'm a dork

April

No worries, before he had his first haircut, we were starting to get a lot of people asking "how old is she." I will definitely keep in touch. I am liking this site and the people on it. Seems like we can all be great support for each other. My wife is very supportive, but there is a lot of it that she doesn't quite understand, as you would expect if she's not going through it herself.

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