gotta do it this time!!

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marieb96792
marieb96792 Posts: 4
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I'm 43 and have always struggled with my weight. Now it is literally a matter of life or death. I beat cancer 5 years ago and this past week during a CAT scan they found a cyst on my pancreas. As it stands now, they are going to wait 6 months and then do an MRI. Unfortunately, if this thing has grown or becomes cancerous, its very close to my intestines and it would be a big surgery. My doctor told me in not so many words that I'm lucky I don't need the surgery now, at my weight the risks are huge. I have 6 months to drop 40 pounds, this would take me down to 170. If I can get lower...Woo Hoo!
Any support I can get would greatly appreciated. Gotta do this for myself!

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  • CaddieMay
    CaddieMay Posts: 356 Member
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    You can add me if you'd like some encouragement!
  • 115s
    115s Posts: 344 Member
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    Six months is plenty of time! Feel more than free to add me for support and to glance at my diary :)
  • BillRicks1
    BillRicks1 Posts: 473 Member
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    Your goal is doable. Around 2 lbs a week. It won't be easy, you can do it. Add me as a friend if you'd like.
  • marieb96792
    marieb96792 Posts: 4
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    thank you :)
  • mactaffy84
    mactaffy84 Posts: 398 Member
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    What a scary situation! I think that you have an amazingly great attitude about it. Knowing you need to lose the weight for your health; well, it is my belief that this will be a powerful motivator for you. Best of luck. I'm sure you can do it.
  • tambam69
    tambam69 Posts: 270 Member
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    Feel free to add me, I'm on here everyday and try my best to comment on things regularly, and good luck with your MRI, you can do this.......
  • leceliaharrison
    leceliaharrison Posts: 5
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    Hi,
    Please add me. I am diabetic and also losing weight for health reasons. We can encourage each other.

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