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Progress at 7 weeks with pics--and NSV (whoop whoop)



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I'm seven weeks post op and I have a looong way to go, but your pictures are an inspiration to me. i took some pictures this weekend and compared them to what I looked like only few weeks before my surgery (8/19/13). Can't believe the difference already and can't wait to see what I look like by new year's.

Also flew this weekend and it was the first time in YEARS that I fit in the seat without making the armrest pop up or having to practically jam myself against the window side so that I wouldn't "ooze" over to the adjoining seat! Flying has been a huge source of anxiety for me-so grateful for my sleeve!

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You look amazing! Congrats!

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Your working it girl.....In 2 weeks I too will be trying an airplane seat...I am so stoked to seat in one because the last time I flew was 3 years ago and I was miserable and so was the crew to me....

I love being invisible now....Hope there too, no one will notice me this time....

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Congratulations, you have done really well. Keep up the great work. I love seeing these pick as yes it is an inspiration

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You look phenomenal! So glad to see your progress.

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You look absolutely beautiful! And I love that green dress!

Congrats!

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You look very beautiful. I rode on an airplane 5 wks post op and was more comfortable than ever.

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Thanks for the encouragement guys!!!!

Sometimes it's hard to "see" our progress, but the airplane was irrefutable proof that its working. This was my first flight without my ex-boyfriend, who was average sized. He would always get the seat next to me and raise the armrest so I wouldn't be embarrassed or encroach upon my neighbor. I've heard stories of people being asked to buy a second seat and I've been petrified that it would one day happen to me. I had tears in my eyes when i realized I could sit down comfortably :-)

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Thanks for the encouragement guys!!!!

Sometimes it's hard to "see" our progress' date=' but the airplane was irrefutable proof that its working. This was my first flight without my ex-boyfriend, who was average sized. He would always get the seat next to me and raise the armrest so I wouldn't be embarrassed or encroach upon my neighbor. I've heard stories of people being asked to buy a second seat and I've been petrified that it would one day happen to me. I had tears in my eyes when i realized I could sit down comfortably :-)[/quote']

Aw, you are so beautiful young lady. Just imagine when we get to our ultimate goals. My weight loss is slow but overall, I feel better. I am trying to get my confidence/self-esteem back. It's amazing how many fears and unnecessary thoughts of humiliation pass our minds due to our weight. I wish you the best on your journey. Have an awesome day!

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Great job, you look awesome!

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You look great!!!!!!

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I'm seven weeks post op and I have a looong way to go' date=' but your pictures are an inspiration to me. i took some pictures this weekend and compared them to what I looked like only few weeks before my surgery (8/19/13). Can't believe the difference already and can't wait to see what I look like by new year's. Also flew this weekend and it was the first time in YEARS that I fit in the seat without making the armrest pop up or having to practically jam myself against the window side so that I wouldn't "ooze" over to the adjoining seat! Flying has been a huge source of anxiety for me-so grateful for my sleeve![/quote'] looking good doing great

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