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im new to the site i thought i would say hi and introduce myself i'm ty 36 single mother of two i've been chubby most of my life but after having my first kids i became over weight then after my second i be came very over weight i lost some of the weight but put it back on and then some weighing more then i did @ 9 mnths :( so i started looking into wls did some research for about a yr put it off for awhile because i was to ashamed to as my doc for a referral and admit to myself that i needed help but in oct i knew it was time because i was packing on the pds so to make along story short i go the referral and go approval from my insurance and now i'm having my surgery feb. 12th so happy but scared

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Welcome and congratulations on your decision :D

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Welcome to BariatricPal. Pretty much everyone here has, at one time, been in your shoes. There is no need for embarrassment or shame when you ask for help. Please make yourself at home here. You are amongst friends.

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Welcome and congratulations on your decision :D

thank u

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Welcome!! You'll find lots of great people, support and a wealth of information here :)

April

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Welcome to BariatricPal. Pretty much everyone here has, at one time, been in your shoes. There is no need for embarrassment or shame when you ask for help. Please make yourself at home here. You are amongst friends.

thanks

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Hello and Welcome. You've definately come to the right place. I've gained so much knowledge here, and so many have helped without even realizing it. You're going to do great! Keep me updated on your surgery, I'm excited for you. :D

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Hello and Welcome. You've definately come to the right place. I've gained so much knowledge here, and so many have helped without even realizing it. You're going to do great! Keep me updated on your surgery, I'm excited for you. :D

thank u and i will

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Welcome and congrats on your decision.

You'll find some really great folks with really great tips and ideas.

Good luck!!!!

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