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Hi. I just joined this site and have enjoyed reading all of the stories and being encouraged by knowing that I am not alone. I had my surgery August 8, 2013 and am 2 weeks post-op. I am starting soft foods and am ready to be done with the liquid diet. I have a fear that I will be the patient that doesn't lose a lot of weight.....but so far I am down 23 lbs since August 1, 2013.

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That's awesome stuff. 23 lbs in 2 weeks is amazing! I was sleeved on August 5th, and I'm down 20. Welcome to the forum!

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Don't worry about comparing yourself to others or worry you won't lose. Your body is already showing you, that you can lose.

Enjoy your journey and work on all the "head" stuff. Congrats on your sleeve and 23 lbs!

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Thanks!! Looking forward to talking more!

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Congratulations vinniej3 on 20 lbs!

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Hello, I too just joined this site and I am not sure how this works. I had my surgery on 8/7/2013. I have lost. 23lbs since 8/1/2013 but since day of surgery I have lost 18lbs. Congrats on your journey to the new you.

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Thanks, you too! Congratulations on your loss so far! Amazing how fast it comes off.

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