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I’m really grateful for having found this group & all of you. You’re all mostly positive, encouraging & joyful. I belong to a few FB groups and Lordy.... some people are so darn judgmental. This weight loss surgery business is very serious & very real & I’m here because I’ve been beaten down physically, emotionally & mentally I certainly don’t need a bunch of shaming from others . I used to belong to WW “connect” app & they were all super positive & informative & encouraging as well. So ty so much everyone for being a supportive bunch. Unlike WW ... I’ve been unsuccessful in finding a face to face support group for WLS peeps. The one my hospital offers doesn’t even slightly cut it. Personally .... I do so much better in my life when I’m surrounded by like minded people that have similar goals & are striving to live their best lives. The surgical team at my hospital have encouraged me, when I’m ready, to help them with their group or start a new one. They’ll support it with the nutritionist, surgeon etc. In time.
But today... I have all of you & I’m super grateful for that. The wealth of info that you provide, the positive feedback & sharing your experience, strength & hope is invaluable. ❤️
Joan

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Me, too! I have gotten so much out of this site and the wonderful friends I've made!

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I am grateful too. The Facebook groups I checked out weren’t for me, I think I posted once.

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I'm also in line with my gratitude to this forum!!!!! The inspiration is limitless [emoji169][emoji169][emoji169][emoji169][emoji169][emoji169]

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I am also grateful to all of you and this forum.

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Yep! Show me...survey says, "Grateful!"

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