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Tue, 04-27-2010 - 6:13pm

Hi Everyone -


My name is Angela and I am very new to all of this;


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Registered: 02-04-2008
Tue, 04-27-2010 - 6:27pm
Hi!
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Registered: 02-05-2004
Tue, 04-27-2010 - 8:30pm

Welcome Angela!

I also had RNY in February.

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Registered: 04-10-2006
Wed, 04-28-2010 - 8:01am

Hi, Angela!! Welcome to the board. I have seen a couple of ladies from PSFTTC on here over the past couple of years. It's great to "see" you again.


Congratulations on getting the ball rolling with WLS. It was definitely the best thing I've ever done for myself! It changed my life completely and all for the better.


Keep us posted as you go through the process. We will try to help you and answer any questions you have.


Melissa





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Registered: 11-18-2004
Wed, 04-28-2010 - 2:39pm
Hi Angela! I am just starting this journey, too. My information seminar is June 1. I look forward to go through the process with you!

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Registered: 10-20-2003
Wed, 04-28-2010 - 9:25pm
Hi Angela, I'm Leslea. I'm finishing up all my classes and tests and am in hopes of having my surgery sometime in June. Best of luck to you and looking forward to getting to know you and going through the journey with you!
Leslea




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Registered: 12-30-2004
Thu, 04-29-2010 - 6:41pm
Thank you all for your warm welcome! It's nice to find a place where people understand :) I have made the decision to tell only a select few of my friends and family because I don't want to feel like people are judging me. It seems that so many people feel like weight gain is our "choice" or the we just eat too much, or we lazy. Once I gain some confidence maybe that will change, but for now this is how I have decided to go about it. Do you think that is weird?? Be honest!

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Registered: 11-18-2004
Thu, 04-29-2010 - 7:30pm
Actually, I am doing the same and only telling a select few. Basically, my husband, and those who have had the surgery who I will use for guidance and support. If people ask me, when the weight starts coming off, I will tell the truth. But otherwise, I don't think the "how" is anyone's business. So, no, not weird at all! :)

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Registered: 02-04-2008
Thu, 04-29-2010 - 8:54pm
I actually waited until after I had surgery to shout it to the world.
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Registered: 02-05-2004
Thu, 04-29-2010 - 10:25pm

I told family and close friends ahead of time, but waited till about 2 weeks before surgery to start telling co-workers, friends, etc some still don't know.

HW 278 SW 259
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Registered: 11-18-2004
Fri, 04-30-2010 - 11:41pm
I'm not embarrassed or anything. I have one girlfriend who, when I mentioned considering the surgery, immediately tried to talk me out of it. I just don't want that - from anyone. I'm doing my research. The choice is mine and my husband's.

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