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Hi friends! Just wanted to check in to Celebrate 6 months of weight loss with you all. I was sleeved in Corvallis, Oregon Jan 14th 2013. My highest weight was 407, lost about 20 lbs before surgery and I have lost 121 for a total loss of 141 lbs. I've gone from a size 32-34 5x to a 22W or 2x. I am still about 116 lbs overweight, but I'm only 6 months in and I very happy with the progress I've made.

It's funny, I work in a casino and wear a uniform to work which is much too large now. Occasionally, I stop in for entertainment of events when I'm not working and the compliments I get wearing clothing that actually fits are amazing! I have never felt like I made a better decision than when I got my sleeve.

i spend less time than I used to on the forums, but I just wanted to share my happiness with people who would understand!

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Congratulations! Your doing awesome for six months.

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SUPER job and results! You must be on cloud 9!!

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6 months - loss of 141 lbs

hi "honey" ;)

i always admire someone "like you" that has a little more weight to lose, and is working hard - and being so successful!!!

good for you

keep up the good work

141 lbs GONE!!! OMG thats terrific :)

i/we would love to see more of you on the board

while in person - others see less and less of you ;)

continued good luck

kathy

congrats

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FANTASTIC work!

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So awesome! We are close to the same starting weight, I am 10 lbs more. Getting Sleeved 7/31. I cant wait!!

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