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9/7- 1 year Surgiversary! Down 130 lbs!

Tekara3927

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Tekara3927    265

Tekara3927
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I started this journey exactly a year ago today :)

September 7, 2012 I was so nervous and scared for how my life would change and how different things would really be from my normal life. Thank GOD I chose this for me, I wouldn't change a thing. I'm SO happy in my new body and am getting married 11/2/13 <3 can't wait to show off my new less voluptuous curves In my MERMAID wedding dress!!! Cheers sleevers, you are beautiful!

Before at 299

Now at 169

Goodbye 130 lbs! Only 9 lbs to go!! <3

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BKLYNgal87    503

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Wow!!! You look so amazing. Thanks for the inspiration :) congrats on your upcoming nuptials!

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Tekara3927    265

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Thank you <3

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Blessedfun    89

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Beautiful!!! Congrats!!! Go get those 9!!!

Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

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JessicaAnn    564

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Amazing!! We started at the same exact weight! I'm only 2 months out though. How has your skin been? What kind of exercise do you do? What's a typical eating day? Sorry for all the questions lol.

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Tekara3927    265

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Amazing!! We started at the same exact weight! I'm only 2 months out though. How has your skin been? What kind of exercise do you do? What's a typical eating day? Sorry for all the questions lol.

Hi! So I'm going to be honest. I eat what I want, when I want. I got this sleeve to help control portions, not control my life. I know Protein is important above all else, so I make Protein based meals, but I still enjoy my carbs! Lots of Greek yogurt, cheese, turkey, chicken and a whole lot of beef jerky! (I'm obsessed!) I take Zumba classes regularly, try working on my arms a lot, and as far as my skin, I mean it's not amazing. But I have seen WAY worse. My arms are a little flabby, but I have been using "it works" wraps pretty regularly and that has helped tremendously along with defining gel. :) hope this helps. It really just depends on the person, everyone's results and theories are different, these are mine :). I did get really bad gall stones and have my gall bladder removed a month ago. Phew, glad that's over! Best wishes !!!

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Sleeve Siren    307

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Congrats and please post pics when you ROCK that mermaid wedding gown *snaps fingers*

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I've seen some amazing before and after pictures but this one is in the top 10. Huge change! Congratulations!

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lsu2868    708

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Looking great! Great job!

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Tekara3927    265

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Congrats and please post pics when you ROCK that mermaid wedding gown *snaps fingers*

I will!!! <3 thank you!!!

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Shany_lee27    3

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Congrats!

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Tekara3927    265

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I've seen some amazing before and after pictures but this one is in the top 10. Huge change! Congratulations!

Aww thank you! That feels amazing to hear. It's hard to believe I used to look like that! :)

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Pixie Dust    526

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You look amazing! Thank you for sharing your pics to give the rest of us hope! You're just such a cutie too!

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megancd    48

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I agree with the others: you look awesome! Congratulations! And thank you for posting the before and after pics.

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