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A year and a half before surgery, I was 405 lbs. I tried the 'normal way' again for 6 months and lost 7 lbs. Finally, at 21 yrs old and 398 lbs, I looked in weight loss surgery and started a year monitored diet and pre-op education course at St. Vincent Charity Hospital and it was the best choice I ever made for myself.
I had a major issue in my recent past but I am going forward and working on going beyond my 120 lbs weight loss. I am also returning to school to become a Social Worker.