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[karendoyle 6]

Hi..im a newbie here. Trying to figure out how this app works. I had gastric 8 yrs ago..lost 160 lbs first year..been maintaining. Use to exercise A LOT but moving to a small town 5 yrs ago pushed me back because i dont know anyone here and no support/buddy system. Heres a before and after pic

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[karendoyle 6]

Oh..and im 50

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[Cervidae 2,389]

Welcome! I always prefer to use the site on my computer rather than the phone app, as the phone app has always been weirdly organized and buggy for me. You might find that a bit easier, if that's an option. Good to have you here.

[karendoyle 6]

I dont have a computer..or believe me i would. I live in the country and dont get internet service.

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[Cervidae 2,389]

@@karendoyle the good news is, I hear there are major updates coming to the app soon, so it's probably going to be far better and easier than the last time I tried to use it.

[ItsMeBirdie 18]

Hello to all I am also new here I am pre op I go in to meet my surgeon tomorrow hoping he gives me a surgery date I have been working with dietitian and psychologist for the last three months and have lost 23 lbs may not sound like a lot but it has been a milestone for me at 56 yrs old I am getting excited about my new journey and scared at the same time.

[judy vsg 126]

Good luck on your journey!

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[Djmohr 6,965]

Welcome! You look fantastic!

[Awarenessangel@gmail.com 2]

Hello everyone I am new also to the site . I joined preop last year in June , had my rny 11/5/15 and have lost 102 pounds. Maintaining now is harder than loosing . It is always nice to have support out here in Internet land.

[ItsMeBirdie 18]

Congrats on the big lose Awareness I pray this will get easier for you remember the struggles we go through just make us stronger I have faith in you you have come this far

[ItsMeBirdie 18]

Well I met with my surgeon today he stated if all goes well I may get a Christmas present I have three more dietitian appointments and to continue to loose weight on my own and next month I am schedule to have a scope down throat into belly because of all the years I suffered from GERD and to check out hernia he stated he did not want any surprises

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[Awarenessangel@gmail.com 2]

Thank you Birdie . It is all worth the journey and glad your surgeon is making sure there are no surprises mine did too and I feel it adds to our success. So far so good and I am very glad I made this decision my only regret is that I should have made it years ago.

[Awarenessangel@gmail.com 2]

Mine fixed my hiatal hernia while he is in during surgery and I have had no reflux since surgery [emoji4]

[ItsMeBirdie 18]

Yes that was what he was explaining to me he wanted to make sure of size and where exactly it was and they want to check my esophagus because I have chronic GERD I prayer that it does not interfere with my surgery. Thank you for your comments and support I know you are happy acid reflex is horrible. I really like this program they cover everything including your mind setting you up for success the only thing I don't like is that it takes such a long time

[zsnaani 29]

WELCOME!!! Just hang around this site, read, and ask questions. Send friendship requests and chat with others. We are here too, have a great weekend! :-)

Hi..im a newbie here. Trying to figure out how this app works. I had gastric 8 yrs ago..lost 160 lbs first year..been maintaining. Use to exercise A LOT but moving to a small town 5 yrs ago pushed me back because i dont know anyone here and no support/buddy system. Heres a before and after picPhotoGrid_1424912180732.jpg

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