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I'm in the final stages of my decision, hopefully by next month at this time, I will be on my way to better health. I've learned a lot from all of the people on this site, and it has helped me immensley. As a kind of final question of curiosity, aside from the obvious physical differences, how has this operation changed you?

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Besides the obvious amazing weight loss I've had (80 pounds since December 3rd) I have changed in the following ways....

*My life doesn't revolve around food anymore

*I am more confident

*I no longer take 2 blood pressure pills or a cholesterol pill

*I am in a relationship after hiding from others for years

*I have more money

*I have more energy

*I spend more time with family and friends

*I sleep better

*My back doesn't hurt every day

*Sex is back

*I look younger

*I feel younger

*My skin is better

*I enjoy shopping for clothes

*I just FEEL better

This and so many more things. Like almost EVERYONE on this site, my only regret is waiting as long as I did.

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I am one year out as of yesterday and have lost a total of 103 pounds!! Aside from yes the obvious weightloss

*I have gained so much more confidence

*I stepped up my game at work and landed the promotion I had wanted but didn't think I could do it!!

*Have learned it's ok to love myself and take me time as a wife and mother of 4 boys I always felt selfish taking time for myself. Now I realize how much I hurt us all not doing so.

*Have discovered I love to exercise. I was always active even at 289 pounds but now the things I love are so much more fun!!

*I am much stronger then I ever thought

*shopping is so much fun :)

*life is just all around more enjoyable I'm much happier!

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