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Hi! On May 15th, I had my 1 year bariatric birthday. I lost 130 pounds by January and have maintained within 5 lbs, for 3 months. This surgery needs to be a personal choice for everyone, but I believe that it literally saved my life. I am an RN and nursing instructor, and I was walking with a cane and barely getting through each day. My quality of life was pretty much non-existent. I had hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, pre-diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, gastric reflux, hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia. I was a wreck at 52 years of age! Since the surgery, I went from 7 medications to 2, and no longer have gastric reflux, sleep apnea, pre-diabetes or high cholesterol. I am full of energy and have many dreams and plans for the future. Now that I have lost weight, I am able to exercise because the pressure on my legs and feet is greatly reduced. I would probably be unable to work if I hadn't had this surgery. It was one of the best choices that I could have made for myself!

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Congratulations on your bariatric birthday. :) ;) :D ^_^

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Awesome!!! Congratulations! Love seeing these. ????

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That's absolutely fabulous!

Congratulations!

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What a great story! You must be so proud of who you have become! Maintaining it as well is even greater. May your journey continue to be a success and may all your new dreams be fulfilled.

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@@daybyday I also have Fibromyalgia. How did the surgery help it? I am scheduled for June 10th. I know it won't make my Fibro go away but I am curious if it helps the pain?

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Happy Birthday, may your days be filled with good health and happiness always, Congratulations!!!

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