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I figure I've lost close to one third of my excess weight, which is fine. But for the first time in many many years I feel hopeful. I'm very grateful that I was able to have this surgery. I've received some dumb feedback--like the "friend" who told me she doesn't "believe in stomach surgery," as if it were some kind of religion. Who cares what she believes in. I'm beginning to believe that I'm going to start feeling good again, as in good about myself, stronger, healthier, and at peace.

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I figure I've lost close to one third of my excess weight, which is fine. But for the first time in many many years I feel hopeful. I'm very grateful that I was able to have this surgery. I've received some dumb feedback--like the "friend" who told me she doesn't "believe in stomach surgery," as if it were some kind of religion. Who cares what she believes in. I'm beginning to believe that I'm going to start feeling good again, as in good about myself, stronger, healthier, and at peace.

That's wonderful to hear!

Keep the positivity and motivation up!

1/3 is actually great.. Think about how ud be losing it all very soon! And dont let anyone demotivate you. You are doing thing for yourself! And not anyone else! :D

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You are on the right track emotionally and physically! Celebrate your 1/3 loss with joy as you have done a great job this far. Keep it up!

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That's excellent! Forget the people who can't be supportive and positive about this. No place for negativity when you are getting yourself healthy and feeling better! Keep up the great work!

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You're doing amazing!! Hope is such a powerful thing, and it sounds like you're on the right teach physically and mentally!! Good luck, and keep it up! I'm so happy for you!!!!

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