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Wow, that is just amazing! Your shape has changed completely...you look GREAT! Congratulations on your success!

And I love the streaker cat...mine does that too. After all they are part of the family, so of course when the camera comes out they need to be part of it too. haha.

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You look SO FANTASTIC!! :) great, great job with the weight loss!

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? Your before pic looks a LOT like I do right now, and I'm so concerned with loose skin. You look really good, tho - just curious how you're doing with that. I think age plays a huge factor and I just can't decide if 32 is "old" when it comes to this. ;)

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So hello VST peeps! Today is the day! I can honestly say the sleeve gave me my life back. It's been a heck of a journey. I am not at my ultimate goal of 200# down' date=' but so far I have lost 145#...so just a few more steps and I will get there. I also encourage everyone to take measurements from beginning to end because I am happy to report I have lost a total of 48.5 inches from all over my body...wild huh? I wanted to share a pictorial journey with you . So here we go!

Me 12 hours before surgery

Me 6 months post op

Me at 9 months out

And me today right before my workout

So that's my story ..it's still a work in progress but with hard work, dedication, and diligence, it's becoming, finally, a reality!

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Wow!!! You are amazing! I have roughly 150 to lose and I hope I can accomplish this goal in on year from my surgery date!

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So hello VST peeps! Today is the day! I can honestly say the sleeve gave me my life back. It's been a heck of a journey. I am not at my ultimate goal of 200# down' date=' but so far I have lost 145#...so just a few more steps and I will get there. I also encourage everyone to take measurements from beginning to end because I am happy to report I have lost a total of 48.5 inches from all over my body...wild huh? I wanted to share a pictorial journey with you . So here we go!

Me 12 hours before surgery

Me 6 months post op

Me at 9 months out

And me today right before my workout

So that's my story ..it's still a work in progress but with hard work, dedication, and diligence, it's becoming, finally, a reality!

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Congrats!! You look beautiful!!

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You look great and what a cutie your cat is!

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Congrats... I am so happy for you!! I am 3 months out and couldn't be happier!! Good luck... it was worth it. Thanks for sharing

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Way to go! You are truly an inspiration :)

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You look SO FANTASTIC!! :) great' date=' great job with the weight loss!

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? Your before pic looks a LOT like I do right now, and I'm so concerned with loose skin. You look really good, tho - just curious how you're doing with that. I think age plays a huge factor and I just can't decide if 32 is "old" when it comes to this. ;)[/quote']

Well..I will be 40 on June 28th...so I would say I am older than you lol!

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I do have some loose skin that I will will be looking into plastics for ..but overall I feel ok..but I do have some loose skin, but again I will be looking into plastics. it's just a part of the overall process. Some people don't have the loose skin, I had a lot of weight to lose so I will have loose skin regards of how much I exercise...especially in the hips, thighs, and buttock area. My arms are pretty good though..it's just still a work in progress.

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You look amazing I'm praying next Dec ill be the same!!!!!! Welcome back to your life

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You look amazing I'm praying next Dec ill be the same!!!!!! Welcome back to your life

Thank you! It is truly life changing! And you will be there very soon as well! Good luck in your journey! It's all about self discovery...

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This is a great inspiration. I found myself being more relaxed on eating bread occasionally but I will not let this continue. I am determined. When I need to refocus I will revisit this post. Thank you. You look fabulous.

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Hi Piplula,

I'm pretty new here. I wanted to say thank you for sharing your story and your pictures. Amazing success. I can only imagine how thrilled you must be!

I can really identify with your 'before' pics. I am pre-op, so your post and your info on what you have done as far as eating and exercise are such an encouragement to me.

Again, a heart felt THANK YOU for sharing with us.

Many congratulations to you!

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