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Woohoo! Gastric sleeve surgery 5-18-12.

From a size 30 jeans and size 30/32 top to a size 8 jeans & size MD top. From 338 to 181.

When I put the 8's on, and they fastened , I seriously sat in the fitting room floor and cried!

The sleeve is the best thing I've ever done for myself. I would beg anyone who is struggling with their weight, do not wait, do it for YOU!

Kristie

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Great job kristie, how are you feeling?

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Great job kristie' date=' how are you feeling?

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I'm feeling much better. Not 100%, but close 60% . :)

Thanks so much for asking!

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That is just incredible Kristie!! You look just great, congrats!!! I can't even imagine being in a size 8, have not allowed myself to dream of that:)

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That is just incredible Kristie!! You look just great' date=' congrats!!! I can't even imagine being in a size 8, have not allowed myself to dream of that:)[/quote']

Thank you! I never would have thought that I would ever be an 8. Never. And yet, here I am. :)

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Kristie, it has been so much fun watching your progress and reading your cheerful posts over the months. Congratulations on being a size 8. So fantastic!!! I feel the same way as you in my 33 skinny levi jeans and medium shirts. Me a medium?? Wtf?!?! I was a 48 Pant and 3-4 x large shirt before. Who knew!! Share the joy!! Keep up the awesome results ! Do you have another goal to shoot for?

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Awesome!! I too enjoy reading your post. I am having surgery on July 16 and my starting weight is just under your starting weight. You give me so much inspiration as I'm traveling this pre-surgery journey. I pray that I will have similar results as you. I am 43 and have 3 children that are 6 and under. I want to be healthy so that I can be around to watch them grow up. However, to be there, I have to change where I am today. I'm spiritually, mentally, and physically ready!! A lot of my feeling and being ready is from reading post from people like you. Keep it up!!!

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Awesome!! I too enjoy reading your post. I am having surgery on July 16 and my starting weight is just under your starting weight. You give me so much inspiration as I'm traveling this pre-surgery journey. I pray that I will have similar results as you. I am 43 and have 3 children that are 6 and under. I want to be healthy so that I can be around to watch them grow up. However' date=' to be there, I have to change where I am today. I'm spiritually, mentally, and physically ready!! A lot of my feeling and being ready is from reading post from people like you. Keep it up!!![/quote']

I'm so happy for you! Get ready for the wildest ride of your Life! I did this because I was so angry at my mother. She died when I was 18 from smoking. One day I realized I was killing myself with food. I was doing the same thing to my kids. Your life is going to be so wonderful with your children. Mine are 14 & 11 and I missed out on playing with my kids cause I was too big to run, to chase, to really play. Best wishes on your surgery & I'm always here for you if you have any questions at all.

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Congratulations, that is amazing!! I cannot even fathom how great you feel. Our numbers (beginning weight and goal) are similar, I was sleeved on 5/22 and have lost 31.5 lbs since the start of my pre-surg diet. The day to day loss seems small but when I look back I am pleased with the total. I already know I made a good decision. My husband was sleeved last Wednesday. We are excited to be on this journey together. CONGRATS again!

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Wow! You look amazing!

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Congratulations' date=' that is amazing!! I cannot even fathom how great you feel. Our numbers (beginning weight and goal) are similar, I was sleeved on 5/22 and have lost 31.5 lbs since the start of my pre-surg diet. The day to day loss seems small but when I look back I am pleased with the total. I already know I made a good decision. My husband was sleeved last Wednesday. We are excited to be on this journey together. CONGRATS again![/quote']

That's awesome! I can't imagine what it would be like to have a sleeve buddy. It sounds like you are doing great!

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Wow! You look amazing!

Thanks so much! I'm starting to feel even better about my progress.

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Woohoo! Gastric sleeve surgery 5-18-12.

From a size 30 jeans and size 30/32 top to a size 8 jeans & size MD top. From 338 to 181.

When I put the 8's on' date=' and they fastened , I seriously sat in the fitting room floor and cried!

The sleeve is the best thing I've ever done for myself. I would beg anyone who is struggling with their weight, do not wait, do it for YOU!

Kristie

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Congrats on your success! How tall are you? I have the phone ap and can't check your profile. :( you are such a inspiration!

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Congrats on your success! How tall are you? I have the phone ap and can't check your profile. :( you are such a inspiration!

I use the phone app too. I'm 5'7.

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