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Hello from Chicago, 38 year old mother of 3. I feel like I am the biggest person after reading all the post, which they are very helpful and now I don't feel like I am alone. I started this journey in April, but through my insurance United Healthcare. I have to be on a 6 month weight loss program. I started at 444lbs (prob the only place I will be totally honest on that) since then I am currently 379lbs as of this morning. I have done really well on my own. I haven't told people other then my husband and sister, I don't want people's opinions either way. I picked November 23rd cuz I am not a fan of thanksgiving and I don't have to go my mother n laws house this year, woohoo on that. But I truly am concerned of the preop prep, the liquid diet wondering if I actually can do that. I am not worried about the surgery, I have had 4 c-sections. Looking for maybe a buddy, friend who is getting ready too for the pre-op liquid diet. Any advice. Any before and after pics. Thx for reading all this.

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You can do it, I did and i was concerned because of my age I'm 62. My daughter is about your age she's had 3 C -sections and was 389 she is over a year post op and now weighs 160 pounds even got her Tummy Tuck and looks like a brand new girl. She Inspires me everyday.

I had my surgery in May and since my journey began with I've lost 83 pounds. I started out at 377 I wieght 294

My daughter and i both had the bypass surgery

Which surgery did you decide upon?

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Thank you for your reply. I choose to have the sleeve. Congrats to you and your daughter, that is awesome. My husband had the bypass but heck that was before me so this was probably 20 years ago. Didn't work for him, he lost some weight but managed to maintain around 400lbs he is also 6'6ft tall. But these surgeries have come a long way. Especially the what not to do after, what not to eat or what to drink. You and your daughter must feel great, I am looking forward to that moment. Losing the 60 plus pounds I have already is definitely showing its rewards. Did you have the option of getting the sleeve??

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Thank you for your reply. I choose to have the sleeve. Congrats to you and your daughter, that is awesome. My husband had the bypass but heck that was before me so this was probably 20 years ago. Didn't work for him, he lost some weight but managed to maintain around 400lbs he is also 6'6ft tall. But these surgeries have come a long way. Especially the what not to do after, what not to eat or what to drink. You and your daughter must feel great, I am looking forward to that moment. Losing the 60 plus pounds I have already is definitely showing its rewards. Did you have the option of getting the sleeve??

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Congratulations! I hope you are recovering well. Sent blessings and prayers your way! :)

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