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Hi everyone,

I've been lurking and reading posts here for the last few days. I got sleeved on 2/5 and while so far it's been ok (with a few typical hiccups...pun intended) it's just been overall scary. I've gone from angry at myself to proud to happy to overly excited to depressed to terrified. I know part of it is hormonal from dropping weight so quickly.

But reading everyone's stories and seeing how positive, accomodating, and accepting everyone is...I feel like I've found a new home. When people in the real world don't understand, I feel I can come here and even just lurk and feel better.

I'm still laying on my couch 99% of the day and hanging out on the boards here and I feel that does more for me than any Protein Shake could. So, thanks, people, for just being awesome.

Now I have to go cry again because that's what I do, but at least it's those, "I have a place and people" tears.

❤ Chrissy

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Welcome!

I am so glad you have found BariatricPal helpful. I know I sure do.

Now, get up and walk, keep sipping, and update us on how you are doing!

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I think you just expressed exactly how I feel about coming here. Thank you,

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Awe...I completely understand how you feel right now. Week one was "hell" week for me, but you will be up and at it before you know it. This will be just a faded memory, over shadowed by all the awesome successes you are about to venture into. Sip, sip, sip...one day at a time...one step at a time. Keep us posted!

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Aww, welcome! I know I spend way more time here than I ever thought I would, too. It's nice to have a place where everyone "gets it". Happy healing!!

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