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This is my first time posting, however I have been following since right before my surgery. I had a NSV that brought me to tears this 4th of July weekend and thought I would share. To some it may sound silly. I have 3 children 14, 4 and 2. I have been over weight all my life. When my 14 yr old was younger I was never able to take her on rides at carnvials or things like that as I was to big. In fact one time I tried but, had to get off because the lap thing wouldn't go down. Thankfully, she was to young to understand or remember. I of course was embarrassed beyond belief and remember it well.

This weekend we took our kids to the 4th of July carnival and I was able to take my youngest on rides. I was able to sitwith them on the ride and I was able to get in a Trauma one helicopter without being told I was too big.

I still have a ways to go but finally feel like a good mom to all my kids. Thanks for letting me share!

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Congratulations's !!!!!!!!huge congratulations that is an enormous accomplishment .....and to think you were able to do this Before for your 14-year-old became an adult..... that's wonderful and trust me you were already a wonderful mom .....now you're a wonderful mom who can ride on rides with you kids ;-)

Shel

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Thank you so much for the kind words!

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I was too slow. I wanted to say the same thing as BabySheldon. The fact that you were restricted by your weight does not mean that you were not a great mother. Anyway, congratulations on your weight loss.

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I was too slow. I wanted to say the same thing as BabySheldon. The fact that you were restricted by your weight does not mean that you were not a great mother. Anyway, congratulations on your weight loss.

Thank you. I guess I should say I feel like a more involved mom.

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Thanks for sharing your story of victory. It is really encouraging and shows how this thing you have seemingly done for yourself and your health has a positive ripple effect into the world. When we improve ourselves, it makes the world a better place. Wishing you continued success.

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Thanks for sharing your story of victory. It is really encouraging and shows how this thing you have seemingly done for yourself and your health has a positive ripple effect into the world. When we improve ourselves, it makes the world a better place. Wishing you continued success.

Thank you so much

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Good for you! That's what the surgery is all about, creating a new, better lifestyle!

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BLESS YOUR HEART!!!!!!! I had the exact thing happen to me only my daughter was 15 and felt as embarrassed for me as I did for myself. I had to get off the ride and everyone was looking at me. In my typical nature, I made a joke about it and laughed if off while I was DYING on the inside. Now. Not only did we go to Disney and I rode every ride, we went to a WATERPARK this past week and I proudly rocked a 2 piece. These are HUGE wins which is what I try to remind earlu sleevers of. It is worth EVERY struggle. GO US!!!

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BLESS YOUR HEART!!!!!!! I had the exact thing happen to me only my daughter was 15 and felt as embarrassed for me as I did for myself. I had to get off the ride and everyone was looking at me. In my typical nature, I made a joke about it and laughed if off while I was DYING on the inside. Now. Not only did we go to Disney and I rode every ride, we went to a WATERPARK this past week and I proudly rocked a 2 piece. These are HUGE wins which is what I try to remind earlu sleevers of. It is worth EVERY struggle. GO US!!!

I just saw your picture....you look AMAZING!!!! Congrats on the rides and the 2 piece....you are rockin' it. I have struggled with some complications in the beginning and also not seeing a difference in the mirror. I still see myself 100 lbs heavier, I couldn't argue with sitting in the ride! It is all worth it!!!! Congrats again and God bless yours and everyone's journey!

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Thank You for sharing. I have avoided the amusement park the last 2 years for that exact reason. I had my surgery last month and look forward to taking my 9 yr old to the amusement park this fall.

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Thank You for sharing. I have avoided the amusement park the last 2 years for that exact reason. I had my surgery last month and look forward to taking my 9 yr old to the amusement park this fall.

I made up excuses for 14yrs! I know you will feel amazing when you're able to get in! Best of luck on your journey!!! :)

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BLESS YOUR HEART!!!!!!! I had the exact thing happen to me only my daughter was 15 and felt as embarrassed for me as I did for myself. I had to get off the ride and everyone was looking at me. In my typical nature, I made a joke about it and laughed if off while I was DYING on the inside. Now. Not only did we go to Disney and I rode every ride, we went to a WATERPARK this past week and I proudly rocked a 2 piece. These are HUGE wins which is what I try to remind earlu sleevers of. It is worth EVERY struggle. GO US!!!

I just saw your picture....you look AMAZING!!!! Congrats on the rides and the 2 piece....you are rockin' it. I have struggled with some complications in the beginning and also not seeing a difference in the mirror. I still see myself 100 lbs heavier, I couldn't argue with sitting in the ride! It is all worth it!!!! Congrats again and God bless yours and everyone's journey!

I too still see myself heavy. I wear a size 2 and for some reason it just doesn't register. In fact, my husband jokingly said I've become conceded because I'm constantly in the mirror when the truth is, I keep looking in the mirror because I still don't recognize myself. Like you said, you can't argue with fitting in the rides and wearing a smaller size. Hopefully we'll both come into our own. God Bless YOU!!!

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<p>Thank You for sharing. I have avoided the amusement park the last 2 years for that exact reason. I had my surgery last month and look forward to taking my 9 yr old to the amusement park this fall.</p>

I'm excited for you!! It's great being a participant in life rather than a spectator. Rock your sleeve!!!

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