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I love everyones comments!! Thanks for the feed back! I am very happy with my success, but right now it just so surreal, but my brain will catch! It funny now when I look at pictures of myself or even in the mirror, I see my little sister! Lol Thanks again!

I would love to hear other people's responses bc I too still feel like "fatty patty" even though I have friends, family and even my clients telling me otherwise. My sister in-law asked me the other day, "How does it to feel to be little?" I just laughed it off! I still have a bit to go, but I have gone a long way. My highest was 325 lbs! I have currently lost 123 lbs with only about 40 lbs to go! You would think even after losing a whole person it would sink in, but nope!! Maybe one day my head will catch up with my body.

Ok, I'm really 8 months and 4 days out! Work has been crazy, so I'm just now posting my update! Eight months out and going strong! I've gone from a tight 26/28 to a size 14/16. I am now down to 210 this morning from my highest being 325, but my surgery weight was 312. I am enjoying life to the fullest! I can now run and keep up with my three year-old little boy. It's the best feeling ever! As far as eating, I still can only eat 4 oz at a time, and still eat my Protein first. I do on occasion treat myself; popcorn is my weakness! Oh! Some would consider it a "curse", but I still can not eat breads and Pasta or even ice cream. I really don't miss it much. I'm Italian and grew up with my far share of pasta and pasta dishes! Haha! I am getting married in three weeks, and crossing my fingers to be under 200 lbs! Eleven lbs in 21 days??! Maybe! As far as my final goal is to be 160 or 170, only 50-60 lbs to go!! Wish me luck! Thanks for listening! Suzette

Hey everyone! I just wanted to post a quick update on my weight loss! My personal goal was to be under 200 on my wedding day! Well I leave out tomorrow for home,TX, and still have six days before the wedding, and I am down to 204.6! That's super fabulous to me! Last week for giggles I put on my wedding dress, and yeah, it's getting a little big! Haha! I am obviously losing more inches, so after being paranoid that my dress will too big, I upped my carbs and still lost a pound! Haha! I'm still happy with my weight loss and maybe I'll hit goal, but if not, I'll still be a happy little bride! Thanks for listening! Suzette

Today at work the "big boss lady", Gretchen, came in to do her quarterly audit. She knows all about me having the sugery and was super supportive. The last time I saw Gretchen was probably about a month or two ago. When she saw me she said, "You keep shrinking! How much have you lost now?" Normally I would be proud to say 119 lbs, but for some reason I felt silly this time! Your thoughts??

Thanks you guys!! I appreciate your praise, encouragement, and thoughts! Valentina, you had a very good point! You all made me smile! Thank you again!

I read your post like three times, and I am still laughing!! I read it to my husband, but he didn't find it as funny, but I love it!! I soooo know what you mean! I feel the same way!! Thank you for the good laughed! I needed after the crazy day i had! Suzette

Hey everyone! I have been overweight nearly my whole life. About a year ago, I hit all time high of 325 lbs. I looked at my son, and thought I have to do something! On September 16, 2010, I was sleeved by Dr. Morton in Nashville, TN. It was the best thing I have done for myself! I absolutely love my sleeve! Now for the fun part!! I know everyone gets excited about being under 200! Don't get me wrong, I will be too, BUT I'm thrilled to be in the "200-teens"!! I'm down to 218 as of this morning!!! Yay! Only 19 lbs to "onderland"! I'll probably just pass out when I hit under 200!! Stay tune!!!

Way to go, You!! You have done amazing yourself!! How far out are you? I feel like I was in the teens for forever!! Now I'm at 206, and "onderland" is just teasing me! Hehe Good luck to you and keep up the great work!! Suzette

I really enjoyed reading your story! Good for you and good luck!!

Just a fun little update! So I have two weeks and two day until the wedding and I'm now down to 206! Only seven lbs to go!! Thanks for the support and wonderful comments. Suzette

You people are absolutely wonderful!! Thank you for the amazing encouragement!! I'm still trucking along! I'm down to another 2 lbs; I only have 9 more lbs to go!! I'll definitely keep you guys posted!!

I do Dannon's vanilla flavor, and mix in a tbsp of peanut butter! Yummm! My three year-old likes it too!

Today the family and I went to the mall to do a little shopping, the Red Cross was there doing a blood drive. I walked passed at first afraid to ask if I would be able to after having surgery. When I walked by again, by this time i have eaten and was feeling brave, so I stopped and asked if I could talk to the doctor to ask her a few questions. I told the doctor i had vsg and ask if i was able to still donate? She asked first if it has been more than 6 months (check) and if i was feeling fine (check)! Five minutes later the doctor nurse pulls me back to check my vitals and to ask 100 questions. First she ask me my name, then the dreaded question, my weight, but this time I didn't lie! Haha. Then she checks my temperature, normal, then my pulse, it was like 96! I was a bit nervous because while I was waiting I literally saw a guy go into convulsions, but that's besides the point! Haha! Then the fun part! She uses the SMALL blood pressure cuff to check my BP and then my BP was an AMAZING 102 over 70. If she wasn't a doctor, I would have made her do it again! Haha. The grand finale, I was able to give blood without any problems! No convulsions for this lady!

Thank you so much ladies!! You sure make a girl feel proud!! Thanks for all the words of encouragement!!!

Thanks you guys!!

This little girl made my day! I am a manager at a 'tween' girl clothing store. As I was helping this sweet, 11 year-old, she said to me, "I like your shirt! Did you get it here!" I just smiled and said, "No Honey, but you're sweet to think I can wear these sizes!"

Hi. I have Aetna. I actually got to choose from a 6 month supervised diet with my PCP or 3 months with the surgeon and his dietician and fitness psychologist. I of course went with the three month course. During those three months I had to have an upper gi done, ekg, psych evaluation, attend a support group each month and visit with the surgeon, dietician and fitness psychologist. I also had to have 2 years of documented weight history and a letter of support for my pcp. Then finally a two week pre-op diet. All was very painless, just time consuming. I started my journey May 5, 2010, and I was sleeved September 16, 2010. It took an extra month because I was denied at first because the insurance company didn't have enough weight history, so I appealed it with more information and won. I hope this helps. Message me if you have any further question!

I will be eight months on the 16th. Wow, time flew! I want to say I tried the candies probably 6 months out.