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6 months out...93 lbs lighter



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]ust a quick note on my progress and some photos. I had surgery 3/15/2011 and have lost steadily ever since. My surgeons says I am his best patient...very compliant with the post-op program. I have lost more than 60% of my excess weight which puts me right on track with Gastric Bypass patients. I have about 35 more lbs to lose to be comfortably in the normal weight category for my height. I started in size 24 womens clothes and 2x or 3x tops and now I am in medium shirts and size 12 or 14 pants. I fit into a pair of jeans I kept from years back when I lost weight using Adipex...they are Seven brand and size 32. I just had my hair cut shorter today to go along with my now thinner face. I feel energetic and more confident. Okay, onto the good stuff..the pictures

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Middle photo: May 2011 post-4208-1381365756513_thumb.jpg

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Wow you look amazing!! Congrats on staying on track and standing head to head with the bypass patients! You look so happy :)

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Congratulations! You look great!

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Congratulations! You look great!

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Congratulations! You look great!

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YOU LOOK GREAT! You have done so well! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hey Beautiful lady!!!! You look fantastic! You say you feel more confident and energetic. Well, it shows! You are beaming. I love the blond hair!!! It totally suits you. In the after picture you also look so much younger! Congratulations on all the hard work!!!!! Enjoy your new look. You look awesome. And thanks for posting the pics. Very inspiring!!!!!

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You look amazing! I'm only 2 weeks post op but all of the successes make it possible to get thru this tough transition ( on fluids still). You go girl! Work that sleeve!

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I have no idea why I have multiple posts..I am so sorry.

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You look great!!! And you were at Disney World. What could be better? Congrats!!!!

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WOWEE!!! You are looking so fantastic and so happy. Congratulations

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You look amazing!! I will be sleeved in Jan :) with doctor oritz . Who did yours ?

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