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Me on Superbowl Sunday...too bad my team lost :( but I am happy in my 10s!

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Hi everyone. I was sleeved on 1/28. The experience so far is going great. I'm super nervous about potential Hair loss, and stalls, and just the mere fact that the Doc said AA women lose slower than any other group. I'm excited to continue this journey though, and reach milestones that I've never felt before such as crossing my legs, or getting to do "normal" things like go to regular sized stores.

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Hi everyone. I was sleeved on 1/28. The experience so far is going great. I'm super nervous about potential hair loss' date=' and stalls, and just the mere fact that the Doc said AA women lose slower than any other group. I'm excited to continue this journey though, and reach milestones that I've never felt before such as crossing my legs, or getting to do "normal" things like go to regular sized stores.[/quote']

I think the statement that AA women lose slower is crap, it might just be our choice of food. For example I was sleeved on 1/29 and am already down 28 lbs. Granted I'm still in my liquid phase, so maybe I'm wrong

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I think the statement that AA women lose slower is crap, it might just be our choice of food. For example I was sleeved on 1/29 and am already down 28 lbs. Granted I'm still in my liquid phase, so maybe I'm wrong

that's good to hear. I'm done with my liquid phase, but am already down a significant amount as well. Maybe it is the food choices.

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I broke down and called the insurance. I was approved. no longer having an anxiety attack.

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Hey everyone! Im so glad to say I have surpassed my goal of 150lbs and now am 147lbs. My surgery date was 8/24/12 im 28yrs old and I started out at 240lbs. However now im focused on getting this pannie removal but thinking that by the time I'm able to get it I won't need it! I barely have any skin hanging over now. When I'm dressed you can't even see it. Which is amazing so I can't complain! But I'm hoping that I'm able to get that flat stomach I wish for without the pannie removal lol

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Hey everyone! Im so glad to say I have surpassed my goal of 150lbs and now am 147lbs. My surgery date was 8/24/12 im 28yrs old and I started out at 240lbs. However now im focused on getting this pannie removal but thinking that by the time I'm able to get it I won't need it! I barely have any skin hanging over now. When I'm dressed you can't even see it. Which is amazing so I can't complain! But I'm hoping that I'm able to get that flat stomach I wish for without the pannie removal lol

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Wow!!! Congrats that's amazing!!! Great job!!!

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Down 70 lbs! Woo hoo...almost half way to goal :-) luckily im tall so my goal weight is 190 . I am so in love with myself and my new lifestyle. I truly see my body as a temple and I work harder than before to take care of it now.

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Down 70 lbs! Woo hoo...almost half way to goal :-) luckily im tall so my goal weight is 190 . I am so in love with myself and my new lifestyle. I truly see my body as a temple and I work harder than before to take care of it now.

Your picture has inspired me!

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Down 70 lbs! Woo hoo...almost half way to goal :-) luckily im tall so my goal weight is 190 . I am so in love with myself and my new lifestyle. I truly see my body as a temple and I work harder than before to take care of it now.

Wow, you look amazing. I can't wait until I'm down 70lbs.

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Wow' date=' you look amazing. I can't wait until I'm down 70lbs.[/quote']

Thanks!

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Hey Everyone' date=' My name is Sharonda I currently live in El Paso. I had my pre-op today and my surgery is now set for 4 Mar....I am nervous as all get up but also excited at the same time!!!! I look forward to this journey and I hope everyone else is having a awesome journey!!! Nice to meet everyone!!! [/quote']

Good luck...is your last name Garland?

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Down 70 lbs! Woo hoo...almost half way to goal :-) luckily im tall so my goal weight is 190 . I am so in love with myself and my new lifestyle. I truly see my body as a temple and I work harder than before to take care of it now.

You look Great!!!! Way to go!!!!

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I was sleeved on Feb 1st and on Feb 4th I was in the ER... Chest pains and could barely breathe. After EKG and X-ray my surgeon admitted me. I was told I have Pericarditis, I was not discharged until Feb 7th @ 9pm... I still have some chest pain and the cardiologist said no exercise for 2 weeks. I'm trying to stay positive but it's hard, I feel like this is holding me back.

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I was sleeved on Feb 1st and on Feb 4th I was in the ER... Chest pains and could barely breathe. After EKG and X-ray my surgeon admitted me. I was told I have Pericarditis' date=' I was not discharged until Feb 7th @ 9pm... I still have some chest pain and the cardiologist said no exercise for 2 weeks. I'm trying to stay positive but it's hard, I feel like this is holding me back.[/quote']

Don't get discouraged ...just remember "this to shall pass"

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