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On 08/28/2018 at 21:29, RoCo1129 said:

Charlotte, NC
I’m in CLT also. Have you had surgery yet?

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Hello fellow North Carolinians

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On 08/29/2018 at 09:56, firefighter3158 said:

Hello fellow North Carolinians
Hello!

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How are you doing?

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On 08/29/2018 at 09:59, firefighter3158 said:

How are you doing?
I’m good. How are you? I assume you are post op? I am pre op. I start the liquid diet tomorrow.

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I am doing great. Yes I am post op. I had RNY on April 5, 2012

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Wow! I too am having RNY. I’m with Novant Bariatric. Did you have any complications or do you have any words of advice for me?

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No I had no complications from the surgery. Lost a total of 182 lbs and I currently weight 210. The only issue I have since surgery is that I am hypoglycemic. All medical issues I had, are gone so the surgery basically saved my life. I will say to you this....never give up! You will have good times and bad, but always remember your goal and keep fighting to reach that goal. The surgery is only a tool and the weight loss is dependent on how you use that tool. I am happy for you and your new journey. You can message me any time if you have questions, get discouraged or if you just need to talk.

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Ask @Firefighter3158, he is a veteran and a super smart guy.Also 336Mije.

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I mean Mike.

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Thank you so much. I am not really worried about the surgery itself, I mean, if something is going to happen it will whether I worry or not. I am more worried about screwing up post op. I have never really exercised. I was always the kid who was made fun of and had ulcers just because of gym class. Then now I have sciatica and can barely do chores. Hopefully that will go away with wls help. I also have sleep apnea (runs in family too), type 2 diabetes, HBP, pitting edema in my legs. I was told by an old dr at one time I wouldn’t live to be 40. I’m 41.

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And Mitximom you are a TARHEEL! TARHEELS are tough----- ask any of their sports opponents. LOL. 🏈🏀⚾

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