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Omg! We have the same belly before!!! Have u ever had kids?! Bc man your belly bounced back quick!!! I'm so hoping to look like u! In a few months! Way to go!

Thanks!! No I haven't had any babies yet :) you will look like me and smaller in no time!! Good luck!!

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Hi shun!! I am so excited for you and you do look beautiful!! I am 4 days post op and feeling down. I am trying to be happy that I have had a great recovery....but now I am getting in Protein Shakes but when I drink them (sip them) my stomach seems to get so big and bloated and hurts to touch. Do you remember this happening at all? I feel like I will never fell normal and start losing. Thank you for your input and encouragement and again I am so happy for you.

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Hi shun!! I am so excited for you and you do look beautiful!! I am 4 days post op and feeling down. I am trying to be happy that I have had a great recovery....but now I am getting in Protein shakes but when I drink them (sip them) my stomach seems to get so big and bloated and hurts to touch. Do you remember this happening at all? I feel like I will never fell normal and start losing. Thank you for your input and encouragement and again I am so happy for you.

Honestly I didn't really try Protein that early, my doctor ordered broths and strained Soups at that point just so I Could get something down... Protein came the next week. If its not agreeing maybe try a different type?also there is an unflavored protein that I use by Isopure that you can mix into your Soups and broths. I remember feeling terrible on days 3 and 4 even though I had a great recovery :) it does absolutely get better but I know you're not seeing much past your pain and discomfort right now. Days 5 6 and 7 I woke up feeling remarkably better even going back to work on day 7. Good luck and I hope some of what I've said helps ;) I'm rooting for ya!

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Hi shuhn,

Oh how I hope to follow in your footsteps. I am bottom heavy. Starting weight 239, day of surgery 225 today 219. I am also 5'2" and a shortie! I'm only 4 days post op and struggling today to get fluids and Protein in and you are definitely my inspiration of the day! I feel like I've had a fairly easy recovery compared to some on here! Thanks for sharing your pics. This gives me great hope...

Best of luck on your continued success!

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You look AMAZING

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What always grabs me about these before & after photos is the genuine SMILE in the after photo. There's no faking the happiness that's evident in your smile.

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Hi shuhn' date='

Oh how I hope to follow in your footsteps. I am bottom heavy. Starting weight 239, day of surgery 225 today 219. I am also 5'2" and a shortie! I'm only 4 days post op and struggling today to get fluids and Protein in and you are definitely my inspiration of the day! I feel like I've had a fairly easy recovery compared to some on here! Thanks for sharing your pics. This gives me great hope...

Best of luck on your continued success![/quote']

I was like you only 3 short months ago! I'm so glad my pictures can inspire someone as all the others inspired me :) you will be here in NO time flat! I remember when I was just a few days out and I was wishing I was 3 months out and here I am! I can't wait to see you posting your 3 month pics! You got this ;)

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Thanks so much everyone, I really can't express how amazing it feels to be able to look in the mirror and see less of myself! I still can't believe my new wedding dress is half the size of one I ordered just a few short months ago! This is so surreal!

And amw, you are so right...I am WAY happier with myself these days! :)

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I too am a shortie and was sleeved 2 days ago. I am feeling really good tired the first two days but was up and walking around the afternoon of my surgery. I walk around the hospital each day and am feeling goof for it. Things are a lot different here. I have to stay in for 4 days and am really being looked after very well. Am still on a drip so my fluids are great and today I have had Soup, jelly and juice as well as camomile tea. Only little bits but going down well. Very excited. Thanks or your inspiration. You look amazing. :)

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I too am a shortie and was sleeved 2 days ago. I am feeling really good tired the first two days but was up and walking around the afternoon of my surgery. I walk around the hospital each day and am feeling goof for it. Things are a lot different here. I have to stay in for 4 days and am really being looked after very well. Am still on a drip so my fluids are great and today I have had soup' date=' jelly and juice as well as camomile tea. Only little bits but going down well. Very excited. Thanks or your inspiration. You look amazing. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />[/quote']

Thank you! 4 days huh? That's awesome!! I did outpatient so I was only in the hospital for 5 hours total- very crazy.. I'm so happy for you though and know this will be a great success for you! Can't wait to see your pics in the future!!

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Thanks for the support. A. Feeling a bit like a pin cushion at the moment. Still on my drip but think that will stop today. Am feeling great just wondering how I am going to get all this Water down. Looking or ward to posting updated photos too. Sp excited :)

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Just take it slow and steady! Don't stress just try your best and you'll get there :)

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Awesome progress!! You look fantastic! I would love to follow you on myfitnesspal if you're on it! I need more inspiration!

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Awesome progress!! You look fantastic! I would love to follow you on myfitnesspal if you're on it! I need more inspiration!

Thanks ma'am! I do use it but haven't been tracking meals like I should, I will send you my username and maybe you can help hold me accountable :) I've been logging my weight and that's it lately (I know, I know!) add me and I will start logging tonight!

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Soooo I have an awesome update for you guys! My wedding is a little over a month away and I had to get a new wedding dress yesterday! I'm 4.5 months post op now and my new dress is a size 14 (I fit the 12 but didn't like the dress that was a 12!) and since I don't have time to order it was better to just take the corseted 14. So my previous dress was a 22!!!!!! Holy cow! I'm STOKED!

(Please ignore the weird tan, that was the ending of a horrible spray tan HA!)

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