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As I start my weight loss journey I get very emotional I've suffered from depression since I was 11 I am now 24. I spend from ages 12 to 18 in state custody. I survived many many suicide attempts due to being bullied about my weight. I now have 3 precious kids. She's 4, 3, and 1. I've got so many health problems due to my obesity. Liver, heart, and muscle problems. I'm 24and I weigh 310 pounds. I look in the mirror everyday and I'm disgusted at the person I've become. About 6 months ago I was told about gastric bypass for weight loss. I was scared at first but I've got my first appt set for August 1st. I know this is gonna be a long journey but I'm so so happy to start this journey. I want to be the mom who can run around outside for hours with my babies and never get tired. I wanna be the mom who loves taking pictures without hiding my stomach or my Arms and legs. I wanna go out in public an don't be scared someone is gonna stare or talk about me. I'm so ready for this change. Enjoy reading everyone's success stories also. Very encouraging. God bless u all on ur journey as well

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4 hours ago, GettingHealthyForMyKidsAndMyself said:

As I start my weight loss journey I get very emotional I've suffered from depression since I was 11 I am now 24. I spend from ages 12 to 18 in state custody. I survived many many suicide attempts due to being bullied about my weight. I now have 3 precious kids. She's 4, 3, and 1. I've got so many health problems due to my obesity. Liver, heart, and muscle problems. I'm 24and I weigh 310 pounds. I look in the mirror everyday and I'm disgusted at the person I've become. About 6 months ago I was told about gastric bypass for weight loss. I was scared at first but I've got my first appt set for August 1st. I know this is gonna be a long journey but I'm so so happy to start this journey. I want to be the mom who can run around outside for hours with my babies and never get tired. I wanna be the mom who loves taking pictures without hiding my stomach or my Arms and legs. I wanna go out in public an don't be scared someone is gonna stare or talk about me. I'm so ready for this change. Enjoy reading everyone's success stories also. Very encouraging. God bless u all on ur journey as well

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I'm sorry your life's journey has been a difficult one. Stay the course- there is much happiness to be had!

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Your whole life is about to change... for the better! You are going to be amazed at how much energy and confidence this surgery will give you!!! You are on the path to finding a whole new, healthier you.

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It’s an amazing journey, you’ll have that energy to do those things you want to do! It’s a long journey but completely worth it and it will be here before you know it

Come to this forum a lot - it’s great to read and post here

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You are strong, you are wonderful for you have survived things that will have stopped a lesser person. You can do this, You will do this and the triumph will be sweeter for you have paid your dues and now can be proud in yourself , for yes YOU HAVE DONE IT AND DONE IT WELL!

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

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