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Just Measured Myself! Wow!



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So... my surgery was April 16th and it's been about a month since I have measured myself...

I am happy to report that 10 inches have fallen off my Hips, Waist AND Chest!!! So, 30 inches in just those 3 key areas!! I am so happy that I am losing inches evenly!!! I was a good size 24/26 and am now fitting comfortably in a size 18... YAY!!

Did I mention that I LOVE MY SLEEVE!!! Best decision I have EVER made and best money I have EVER spent!!!! :D

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Yaaay! Congrats to you, keep up the good work! I regret not measuring myself before surgery, I wish I could have charted that too but....I know I am losing , that is all that matters!!!

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Inches were definitely one thing that I wanted to track so I am glad that I created a log. When I would stall and the scale stopped I found that I would lose inches so it was very comforting!!

It's never too late to start!! :)

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You're right, Barb. It's never too late to start measuring yourself!! I just did my measurements this morning and I've lost another inch and a half from my waist. I'm sure that measurements have kept me sane throughout this journey!! :)

Congrats on 30 inches gone FOREVER!!! :)

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That's amazing! I'm super happy for you. What kind of exercise are you doing ?

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Just basic toning (free weights. sit-ups, etc..) at home... I am not a gym freak and the only cardio I get is yard work and some walking here and there...

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Wow 30 inches is huge! Your doing great.....keep up the losing:)

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