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I walked in the survivor lap of the Relay For Life today. I've been cancer free for 11 years now! The last time that I walked it was in 2011. I looked at some pictures and realized I was at my heaviest (395), now I'm at 323. The pictures show a huge difference. I was 369 when I called to make my consultation and 333 on day of surgery (5/6). So obviously i didn't lose all my weight with band but i was only 26 pounds lighter when i set up my consultation. I didn't even want to wear the survivor shirt at my heaviest because it was way too tight (biggest they had 3X). In fairness today was a 4X. But, it feels good to be 72 pounds lighter than my heaviest weight. I went from 395 to 315 dieting by myself but ended up at 369 and decided to have surgery and am now at 323. This time I'm not gaining it back!!

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Thanks guys!! :)

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Thanks guys!! :)

just think where you was..and where you are.............freeking amazing

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You look great!!

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You look great!!

Thanks! I appreciate it :)

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wow you look great and I like your state of mind you bet cancer you will bet this also

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You look great! It's amazing how different people's faces look

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Way to go Eric!! I've spent many, many nights walking laps at Relay For Life. Congrats on your success. :)

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You look amazing!!! what a difference!!! You are a true inspiration

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wow you look great and I like your state of mind you bet cancer you will bet this also

Thanks! Excited at my start of this journey and looking forward to losing more! :)

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You look great! It's amazing how different people's faces look

I agree! My face def looks a lot different, looks longer and with a bigger forehead Lol.

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Way to go Eric!! I've spent many' date=' many nights walking laps at Relay For Life. Congrats on your success. :)[/sup']

Thanks! That's great! We had to leave early, usually I stay a little longer (never stayed all night). My niece has done it with her high school friends for several years now. They have three tents and all stay the night.

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You look amazing!!! what a difference!!! You are a true inspiration

Thanks! :) it feels good to see a difference and know that hard work does pay off!

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