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Hi 👋

I’m right at the very beginning of my bariatric journey and I’m equal parts excited, apprehensive and relieved. I’m 55 and have had numerous attempts at weight loss (like many, many of us!) Thankfully I found an incredibly supportive GP who has helped with menopause issues and was really understanding of my frustration with my weight, and the constant feelings of guilt, anxiety and failure. She put me forward for bariatric surgery and has helped me with the initial stages. Mobility is an issue - I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis in both knees and left hip and generally feel like crap - constant pain and just a general feeling of being fed up.

I’ve had my first education support meeting at the hospital and now have appointments for the dietitian, sleep test, and support group (waiting for endoscopy appointment) I’ve read, researched and downloaded what I can. I have also familiarised myself with all the information provided by the hospital and have downloaded a couple of bariatric recipe books for the different stages. I always like lots of information when embarking on something major!

My plan is to start a weight loss plan come Monday and start getting my head around higher Protein, lower carbs and better eating all round once again. My weight is currently 303lbs and I’m 171cm tall. I’ve taken the dreaded ‘before’ pictures (😖) and have re-started my weight loss app membership to record everything and make myself accountable.

I’m looking forward to ‘meeting’ people who are on this journey too, regardless of the stage!

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Welcome and it sounds like you are ready to start the journey in the best mindset.

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Hello and welcome to the start of your journey! It is equally as exciting as it is nerve-wrecking at times, but you've got this! :)

Looking forward to seeing your progress!

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Thank you FifiLux and Bypass2Freedom for the welcome and kind words - very much appreciated!

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