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I have been lurking here for awhile and posting recently so wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Karen and I live in central Illinois. I am scheduled for appointments next week to begin the process to have RNY surgery. I am 52 years old and am a wife to a very supportive husband and mother to two college age boys. I have been overweight my whole life and have tried all the diets even the crazy ones like the grapefruit diet and the cabbage diet. When I was younger I did lose weight almost to a normal weight for my height but only was able to keep it off for a little over a year. I have severe rheumatoid arthritis which is exacerbated by my weight and have high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia. I am headed for diabetes like both my parents had. I am ready to take this step for myself so that I can be around to see my sons grow up. I want to be able to go in a restaurant and eat at a booth without wondering if everyone is watching me eat. I want to be able to feel comfortable going out on the pontoon boat that has been sitting unused in the yard. Most of all I want to be healthy!! Thank you so much for all I have learned here even when I was just lurking!!
) I started the journey last summer. I am very happy with my surgery, love my new pouch, and am thankful for everything. I have learned so much on this site too. I love my OH family!! 
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