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    How many of us can identify with this story?

    http://www.capitalgazette.com/neighb...118-story.html



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    10mn - 226 - June 23 (-4) Total 115
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    Default Re: News Article

    It's refreshing to see a story about WLS and it being written in a positive light. Definitely relatable.



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    I relate to her story well in fact she is from my home town. Its nice seeing more and more people being able to choose this option to get healthy and live better.
    "Its Not Hard Its Just New!"
    Transforming from caterpillar to butterfly to phoenix!


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    Default Re: News Article

    Lots of commun points! it's nice to see that stories like this are coming out in the press.
    I only notice that once again a friend told her about bariatric surgery...not a doctor!


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    Default Re: News Article

    So many things in common.
    It is nice seeing a positive article about surgery.



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    Default Re: News Article

    Not focused on food, but being active which is what we all want....and need. Good stuff....



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    Default Re: News Article

    Great article and wow from the Capital Gazette!!



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    Default Re: News Article

    Sweeeeeeeeeeeet story!

    Thanks for sharing.



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    Default Re: News Article

    Great article. Thanks for sharing

    HW: 297+lbs ( stopped weighing myself, it was probably 318 ish)
    Pre-op: 280 lbs (-17 lbs)

    CW: 142 lbs -Down 178 lbs from my highest actual weight!

    Week 1: 270
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    Week 14: 234

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