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Re: More people need to get educated on weight loss surgery.
So interesting to read the posts on this one. Thought I would share my own experience with WLS. In 2008 I had a lapband installed. I decided on the surgery because I was at 251 pounds and 5'5" a…15 -
Re: Thoughts on getting old vs aging
Ironically since losing weight and starting a regular walking routine I am in MUCH better shape than I was 20 years ago and I'm 62. I feel so much younger that I surprise myself when I think about my…9 -
Re: What made you fat?
Not what but who... ME. I just plain ate whatever I wanted whenever I wanted.6 -
Re: Lower back issues
Start slow and work up. When walking I used to get horrible back aches. Finally I started out with like 15 minute walks and over time built it up. Now I can walk an hour or more without being in pain.3 -
Re: What are the reasons behind your desire to lose weight?
Honestly the biggest thing was health. I was on diabetes meds and my family has a very high risk of stroke. My father, mother, grandmother and sister all had strokes. I didn't want to end up that way…4
