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Welcome Teresa! You will find a lot of support here. I'm sorry that your family isn't very supportive. I know that can make things tough. Just know that you are doing something great for your health and life. We support you!!

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@@southenbelle - unfortunately no everyone has family 'on board' but we are here for you. We MAY NOT agree all the time but we all care...

welcome!

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Your in the right place. Good luck

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My mom was not very supportive but my husband's family has been. This is a great place for advice and support. Good luck on your journey.

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Congrats on making the decision to get surgery and making a healthy life change. My mom is my primary support because she had the gastric bypass about 5 years ago and lost over 400 lbs. My husband supports me most days and he is heavy and feels I will leave him but I am not that type of person so everyone has differently levels of support, but ultimately it's something you need to do for yourself to be happy and healthy.

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