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University of Missouri - where I had my surgery done- called me today to ask if they could interview me!! They want to do a spotlight on the bariatric section of MU Hospital and my surgeon told them to call me because I am a success story!! Me!!! A success story!! And I'm not even at my goal weight!

So I'm going to do an interview on June 12th, then they are going to take some footage of me running etc.

The Bariatric center wants to do a new commercial and they are going to use some of the footage in the commercial!

I'm so excited!! It is just so surreal that I am success story!! I just never thought I would be here. I know I have putting in the work but to be considered a success is an amazing feeling!!

When it is final I will post a link here if I can

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To have your surgeon give a referral for you because your a success. I'm so happy for you. what a compliment and accomplishment.

are you nervous?

Jenn

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Congratulations! Your story is so encouraging, because I was thinking (when I ought to be sleeping), that my latest stall has just made me an utter failure, even though my team says I am right on track. That negative self-talk can really do a number on us. But your experience is a beautiful reminder that our success happens way before reaching our goal weight. You are a success for taking responsibility for your health. You are a success for following the instructions in your plan. You are a success because you are paying it forward by encouraging the rest of us and those at the University of Missouri who will come after you.

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Congratulations, that's awesome

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That is wonderful!!!! Congratulations and keep up the good work

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That's wonderful ! Congratulations to you and good luck!

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How exciting! Congrats!

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Congratulations! Your story is so encouraging, because I was thinking (when I ought to be sleeping), that my latest stall has just made me an utter failure, even though my team says I am right on track. That negative self-talk can really do a number on us. But your experience is a beautiful reminder that our success happens way before reaching our goal weight. You are a success for taking responsibility for your health. You are a success for following the instructions in your plan. You are a success because you are paying it forward by encouraging the rest of us and those at the University of Missouri who will come after you.

@@Miss Mac Beautifully stated. Wrapping our heads around the process, walking the walk, etc... is where's it at, sistah. :)

@@TonyaMac Outstanding! I read your post and grinned broadly from ear to ear. You will be (and already are) a hero to many. Enjoy it!

Be well…

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University of Missouri - where I had my surgery done- called me today to ask if they could interview me!! They want to do a spotlight on the bariatric section of MU Hospital and my surgeon told them to call me because I am a success story!! Me!!! A success story!! And I'm not even at my goal weight!

So I'm going to do an interview on June 12th, then they are going to take some footage of me running etc.

The Bariatric center wants to do a new commercial and they are going to use some of the footage in the commercial!

I'm so excited!! It is just so surreal that I am success story!! I just never thought I would be here. I know I have putting in the work but to be considered a success is an amazing feeling!!

When it is final I will post a link here if I can

That's so awesome! Can we see your before and after shots?

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That's awesome, my hospital here in Oklahoma City (Integris) asked me to do a video testimonial also. I think it came out well also. You can go to the Integris OKC weight loss page and look under testimonials to see mine, I'm Mark Thomas. I was also asked to be on a panel this weekend to answer questions to future bariatric patients. It was really nice for them to ask for me specifically. I am 11 months out and down 185 pounds.

Congrats to you also, it is a very nice thing for you to do for your hospital.

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