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Hello! My name is Cynthia and I am 56 years old. I had the Duo Switch surgery on February 14, 2019. My highest weight was 301 lbs. My surgery day weight was 270lbs. My current weight is 175 lbs.

Up until the age of 19, I was slim and in good health. Once I turned 20, the emotional overeating started and I began to pack on the pounds. At the age of 21, I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus. I became very sick and depressed, leading to even more emotional overeating.

I tried every diet ever invented and even became bulimic for a year. I would lose and gain the same pounds for years. Finally, in 2018, I began researching weight loss surgery. I started the process of approval in November of 2018. My surgery was performed February 14, 2019.

It’s been 15 months of ups and downs, but certainly the best decision I’ve made in a long while!

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Congratulations! Welcome to the BariatricPal forums

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Wow, amazing! Congratulations. You look like mother and daughter. The weight just melted off and made you tk look so much younger. Great success.

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Congrats and Welcome!! You look amazing, and so happy too!!

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Welcome we need more experienced vets to handle the volume here

Great Job

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11 hours ago, Sonrisa663 said:

Hello! My name is Cynthia and I am 56 years old. I had the Duo Switch surgery on February 14, 2019. My highest weight was 301 lbs. My surgery day weight was 270lbs. My current weight is 175 lbs.

Up until the age of 19, I was slim and in good health. Once I turned 20, the emotional overeating started and I began to pack on the pounds. At the age of 21, I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus. I became very sick and depressed, leading to even more emotional overeating.

I tried every diet ever invented and even became bulimic for a year. I would lose and gain the same pounds for years. Finally, in 2018, I began researching weight loss surgery. I started the process of approval in November of 2018. My surgery was performed February 14, 2019.

It’s been 15 months of ups and downs, but certainly the best decision I’ve made in a long while!

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Wow! You look great!!

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WELCOME, Sonrisa663!

AND WOW!! YOU GO GIRL😁💃What an incredible transformation you have ACHIEVED!

YOU LOOK AMAZING! So delighted you’ve joined us, and we look forward to your tips and inspiration!

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20 hours ago, Bari_KS said:

Wow, amazing! Congratulations. You look like mother and daughter. The weight just melted off and made you tk look so much younger. Great success.

Thank you!

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20 hours ago, Bari_KS said:

Wow, amazing! Congratulations. You look like mother and daughter. The weight just melted off and made you tk look so much younger. Great success.

Thank you

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