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So, I had the sleeve in August of 2011. The BEST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE IN MY LIFE. I lost a lot of lbs, as well as a lot of hair, in the first 6 months after the surgery. I struggled getting in enough calories, but mostly I made sure to hit the gym anywhere from 4-6 times a week. Every night I would go to the gym for 1.5-3 hours doing mostly cardio work (eliptical cross training to be exact) but also a lot of weight lifting on weight machines. I began to love life again and other people began to treat me better than they EVER had in my life. Since having the surgery, I have dumped my fiance (who wasn't supportive of my losing weight), graduated from college, lined up my dream job beginning this coming fall, lived in another city for field work, began vigorous hiking, and have COMPLETELY had a change in attitude. I can handle anything that comes my way. Little things that used to bother me just roll off my back now.

For anyone who is considering having the surgery: DO IT. No more excuses. No more lame fears of being the "only person in the world that this won't work for". We all start out having those fears.................... but having the sleeve (if you are ready to put in the hard work that comes along with the surgery) is the best decision you could ever make. I have known a few people who have had the surgery and have not become success stories. The only thing you have to do is let the sugery work for you. You HAVE TO make life changes and stick to what the Dr. tells you to do. The good news: after the surgery, those things aren't that hard to do if you have the right mind set.

Here are a few recent pix I took when I found a pair of jeans that were from before I started losing weight. I am 8 months out of surgery and down 120 lbs OFFICIALLY! I am in a normal weight for my height and more fit and active that I ever thought possible!

LIVE, LOVE, LEARN.... AND LAUGH!!! The recipe to a great life. :D

Kim-

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Great work...keep it up. Congrats.

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Wow!! Awesome job! We're sleeve sisters since I'm an August sleever as well! I'm amazed at how well you've done! :)

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Wow! You look fantastic by the way! CONGRATS! Isn't it wonderful to be able to play with your little one! ;)

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NICE! Great advice!

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Great job! You are such an inspiration!

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SOOOO AWESOME!

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Why hello there....how you doin? B)

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Wow girl! You look awesome. It's people like you who inspire me. A big congrats to you for your success!

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congrats

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You look fab! Rock that bod! Im so happy for you. 3 hour work outs? Hardcore!

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Wow, great job!

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Wow what an inspiration.

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