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My name is emilie and I am 2 years in had my sleeve done April 6 2010 and I have to say it has been one of the best things I have ever done for my self in my life. At the time of surgery I weighed 325 pounds and today I am sooooo proud to say I weigh 180 pounds :) looking for support being that I don't know many people who have the sleeve and though support groups are offered by the surgeons am always at work then they have them :( I joined this site to share my experiences and thoughts recipes and ears to any and all who are willing to talk. Wishing everyone a great day and much success in your journey! :)

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You will have no problem reaching your goal!!!! During the first year the weight just falls off and after that during the second year ur weight begins to stabilize. I am very happy for you and wish u lots of success :)

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I thanks Emilie for your thoughts. I'm going in on May 8 for surgery. Am very excited and nervous too!

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My name is emilie and I am 2 years in had my sleeve done April 6 2010 and I have to say it has been one of the best things I have ever done for my self in my life. At the time of surgery I weighed 325 pounds and today I am sooooo proud to say I weigh 180 pounds :) looking for support being that I don't know many people who have the sleeve and though support groups are offered by the surgeons am always at work then they have them :( I joined this site to share my experiences and thoughts recipes and ears to any and all who are willing to talk. Wishing everyone a great day and much success in your journey! :)

Wow congratulations, congratulations, congratulations. That's so great. Would love to know more about your experience, maybe we can talk if you're comfortable. What type of exercise do you do? What Protein shakes do you recommend? Have you had alot of lose skin? Please share anything and everything. Can't wait to hear more from you

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Would love to talk more!! Best Protein Shakes I have found are either the ones from special k or herbal life shakes but they can be a little pricey......I don't have some skin on my arms and thighs but other than seeing a plastic surgeon to discuss the surgery I haven't done anything about it yet. It is expensive and I would have to take off about a months from work and being a single mother I just can't afford it yet :( I am always willing to talk about my experiences and make a friend so feel free to ask me anything lol be well and talk to u soon :)

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Is the loose skin so bad that you can't wear certain things... I guess I'm asking is it bearable without you feeling bad. Only asking because I have huge thighs that weigh probably 100 lbs by themselves.

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Honestly it can be uncomfortable at times, the skin on my arms is such that I wouldn't wear a tank top and the skin on my thighs made being in a bathing suit kind of uncomfortable however I went on the beach in just a bathing suit anyway and that alone was liberating enough to make me forget all about the skin...........

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What about working out? What types of exercise do you do

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I walk and swim jog on the tread mill ride the stationary bikes and use the elliptical muscle will tone up but the skin just kinda stays the same :(

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