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I already did most of the pre op stuff and I even have approval from my insurance.

But my life situation change along side three surgical centers turning me away. I was turned away because even though my insurance will pay I'm still considered a high risk patient because they believe I will put the weight back on. So, that sucks but it made me realize that I need to make some serious life changes. I need to figure myself out and get out of these bad habits.

So, my parents called me in to help them run their business. Now, I'm working full time ×2, I'm trying to change bad habits, and I have dropped 35 pounds on my own so far. I'm starting to feel like I should at least give it a fair go and honestly try to do it on my own before taking a leap to surgery. I mean surgery is serious. I am working on being more confident in myself and it does help to know that if or when I need it, I could fall back on the surgery option. Wish me luck guys and gals!

I totally support anyone who is working on themselves no matter the tools they use to do so. If anyone needs a listening ear, feel free to reach out to me. We could be each others cheer leaders. Good luck and blessed be, friends.

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Good luck on losing without surgery. I hope you succeed. Good luck!

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Thanks, guys! Good luck to you as well. Accomplishing goals and starting a better way of life isn't easy either way. Whether it be with or without surgery it's a journey and a struggle any way you go about it. The best we can do is take care of ourselves and look out for each other.

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