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Gemmi

By Gemmi, in The Lounge

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Gemmi    2

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Well I've made the last step in competing my team for Bariatric Surgery Support and that's reaching out to other people going through same struggle. This is hard for me because I'm so used to doing things on my own. But it's past time to start taking care of me.

Just wanted to come in and say 👋 Hello, look around, and get a feel for the forum. I wish all of you the best on your journeys.

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XYZXYZXYZ1955    675

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Hello and welcome! Please do look around and enjoy the wealth of information and support--there's a ton here.

Good luck on your journey!

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James Marusek    5,244

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Welcome and let us know if we can be of any help.

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kiya2te    26

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Hello. We sound alike with doing things on our own. I just joined this site not too long ago but have been reading this forum atleast 4 months now before joining. There are so many things that inspire me here. Good luck with your journey!

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blue1961    15

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Hello and welcome, I am a newbie also, and only joined today. I have been a lurker for months and there is some great information and good people here. Best of luck.

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Dimples58    167

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Welcome and good luck to you on this new lifestyle journey.

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mipookiebear    20

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Hello & welcome. This site will help you. I wish I had used this site before surgery. There is a wealth of information to help you on your journey. Just ask & people will help you. The journey is hard but well worth it.

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FluffyChix    17,418

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Welcome! I'm a newbie too and can't be of real value to you. But I can sure cheerlead for you! Congrats!!

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shedo82773    1,236

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Welcome!! There is tons of information here and never feel shy about asking any question's because I am sure one of us have been thru it too. One thing is there are many different personalities here and if you just take what you need from the posts and leave what you don't need things will be great. KEEP ON KEEPING ON!!!

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pfisher    72

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Hi,

Welcome to a community of great support and information! I've haven't been here long but have learned so much.

Look forward to learning along with you on your journey.

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