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Old 06-30-2009, 08:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello Everyone im Melissa and i am in the very first steps to the process of gastro bypass and im excited but nervous.I am 32 and i am 225.6lbs i have never been this big altho when i was a child i was heavy.My weight used to come and go but now i got to the point where it wont go.... I have tried everything and nothing has changed i have had test's done and all that but nothing is wrong im just fat....lol I am not to proud of it and makes me very depressed. I have A 14yr old son and i cant keep up with him because i get out of breath i get out of breath just getting dressed and backaches i dont even want to go there lord help me.Anyway sorry for babbeling on but i hope to be a success and get some info and support.....thanks all

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Old 06-30-2009, 09:04 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Old 06-30-2009, 09:49 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Hi, Melissa! Welcome to TT! You'll find plenty of information and support on this site, so jump right in. Good luck on your journey!
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Old 07-01-2009, 06:42 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Welcome, its a journey we all are on together...but the hardest step you have already taken....
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Old 07-02-2009, 02:24 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Welcome to Thinner Times, Melissa. Congratulations on taking the first step toward better health, breathing, walking, sporting, sleeping.............
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