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I've reached the Promised Land -- Onderland!!!!!



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I stepped on the scale this morning (as I do each morning) and was thrilled to see a number that I haven't seen in a long, long time -- 198.8 lbs. The truth is, I can't remember the last time I weighed less than 200 lbs, but I have to think is was more than 20 years ago! Needless to say, I am delilghted with this latest number and can hardly believe that I am here only 4 months after surgery. I am still working on being better about taking my Vitamins and exercising, but overall things are going very well. I am amazed at the changes in my body and I am constantly surprised to find bones sticking out where I had forgetten they existed! People have been very positive about the change in my appearance, although I am still selective about who I tell the full story to. Most importantly, I feel great!

To anyone out there considering the VSG - know that it is not the easy way out, but that it does work and will provide you with a tool that is very, very effective. Good luck to anyone out there considering this procedure. I have no regrets and would do it again in a heartbeat!

Best,

Brian

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Congratulations!!! I still have about 50lbs to get there, but I will keep working and someday soon my post will read much like yours.

Okay, I *just* looked at your ticker and can I say OMG! That is freaking incredible. You are totally rocking that sleeve. Awesome...way to go! (Was all of that weight POST-SURGERY? OMG!!!)

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Brian Congratulations!!! I'm embarking on the two biggest mini goals right now. The first (the one I'm doing now) is to get below my lowest LapBand weight. The next one will be ONEDERLAND!!! I can't wait to make this post.. seriously. :)

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To anyone out there considering the VSG - know that it is not the easy way out, but that it does work and will provide you with a tool that is very, very effective. Good luck to anyone out there considering this procedure. I have no regrets and would do it again in a heartbeat!

Best,

Brian

EXACTLY! You are prooving that, what awesome results in 4 months. That is beyond amazing. Way to go.

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Brian, I am so happy for you. I think reaching onederland is one of the biggest, most exciting milestones for all of us. Do something special for yourself to Celebrate.< /p>

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Congratulations Brian!! That is absolutely amazing -- no more words could say it better -- truly amazing :)

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YAY Brian! Welcome to the club... Ur doing amazing! I totally agree that this surgery is not the easy way out but rather a very effective tool in aiding in our battles against obesity! Thanks for ur post! :D

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