Notsobigjim

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  • BMI 27.0

Obesity & Me

Describe your behavioral and emotional battle with weight control before learning about bariatric surgery.

Throughout childhood and adulthood my safe harbor was food. It never failed me. In times of trouble, anxiety, boredome, elation and worry I could find strength with food.

What was (is) the worst thing about being overweight?

The worst thing about being overweight is the social anxiety that accompanies it---thus prompting me to be by myself so as to avoid the anxiety

If you have had weight loss surgery already, what things do you most enjoy doing now that you weren't able to do before?

I have lost 260 pounds and the thing i enjoy the most is shopping for clothes in a regular store--the options are incredible.

Before & After
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ARE YOU READY TO PAY IT FORWARD & SHARE YOUR JOURNEY? Your journey will help highlight the many ways weight loss surgery improves lives and makes a difference in our families, communities and world. EACH JOURNEY COUNTS as a voice towards greater awareness.

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