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Six Months Later............



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It has now been six months - I have lost 70lbs and I feel great - minimal issues - eat pretty much whatever I want - just a whole lot less.

I look different - I think different - I move a faster - I sleep better - I laugh harder - I am a far better friend (because I am not so self consumed with my appearance) I go out more - I spend more time being happy by myself - I buy prettier clothes - I get manicure and pedicures - I carry my granddaughter around on my hip again - I swim with my grandson - I cook more - I get up each morning with less pain - I go to bed at night with a less pain - I get my picture taken with my friends rather than hide when the cameras come out - I openly flirt again - my life is full and fun.

Yes the sleeve was the right decision for me - no regrets.

Thank you to all who have given me so much incouragement over the past year. I hope I can inspire the new sleevers both young and old as others have done for me!

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These are the stories I Love to hear, the Happy Ones!

Thank you for sharing.

Live Love and Laugh.. The Best RX for Life. :D

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Way to go! I'm waiting until I lose most of my weight and then I'm going for a whole spa day. I've never done it before. The sleeve was DEFINITELY the right decision for me too. I still restrict the carbs a bit and eat a lot more healthy, but yes, I eat pretty much what I want. Thank goodness I want lots of steak ;-)

I am so happy for you!

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catracks - I was sleeved the day before you - don't wait to treat yourself - do it now you deserve it

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catracks - I was sleeved the day before you - don't wait to treat yourself - do it now you deserve it

I do don't I LOL! It's just that the spa day is expensive and it's one of my goal rewards. I'm shooting the works with a pedicure, facial, massage, lunch and a swim. This place is an old resort - it's been around since the 1880s. No more horses :(, but it's still a great place. If you have time to look at it, you'll know what I mean.

http://www.glenivy.com/springs/

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YAY!!!! Congratulations!!!!! I'm 9 days out of my surgery and down 29 pounds since my pre-op diet started (2 weeks ago). I'm still in a bit of pain but can't wait to do all the fun things you are doing! Once I feel better, that is :)

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