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Hello everyone. I thought I would come out of the shadows and introduce myself. I have been lurking for a couple of weeks and feel it is about time. My name is Deanna. I am a divorced mother of an 8 yr old boy. I currently weigh 458 pounds. I have been looking into wls for quite a while and finally have an insurance that will pay for it. I have also finally found a new pcp that will give me a referral to a surgeon for the surgery. On the 6th of December I go to an education seminar which is my first step towards surgery. Well, that's my story. I just thought I would say hi and let you all know a little about me. Btw, has anyone else gone through the New Start Program? That is the program it appears I will be going through so if anyone has any info on it I would appreciate it.
Deanna
Welcome Deanna,
Sounds like you are on your way to becoming a happier and healthier person. My name is Penni. I have a wonderful husband and two kids, 5yr. girl and 22 month boy. I decided to have surgery because I was 34 and felt like an old person. I wanted to be here to take care of my kids and be able to run and play with them. I had surgery Nov. 4 and have lost 31 pounds. I was 304 when I started back in june, at the time of surgery I was 288 and now I am 257. I already feel better. All I can tell you it this is not a surgery to take lightly. It was hard to go through the thought of never being able to eat like I had in the past--I am addicted to food. When I have any emotion now I have to find a new buddy to turn to instead of food. Learn all you can about it and make an educated decision. Hope all goes well for you and again welcome. Penni
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