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Sleeved on 12-12-12.....Down 70lbs with pics



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Hello everyone its been 10 months since my surgery and I'm really happy I did it! I can eat a little more than I could at like 5 months out and even find myself trying to gain a few pounds back....at 5'5 168lbs I feel extremely skinny:) I know, its what I always wanted but would be happy to stay exactly where I am now(Weight wise) I wish all of you much success no matter if your pre or post op!! I'm here to answer any questions you have. Pics are attached! the first is at my heaviest of 250lbs and the other was taken at 168lbs

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You look great!

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Uh-maze-ing! Beautiful either way. But, wow you have to feel so much better! Congrats. Keep up the good/hard work!

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Nice transformation. Great job. Next week will be a year for me too. And last checked I was done 70 lbs. at 127 now & would like to stay where I am. My body has been playing with the last 3-4 lbs, so I think I'm at my plateau as predicted by my doctor.

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Thank you all for your wonderful comments...I forget that I fit right in here. Where I'm from, people do more staring and whispering about my weight loss than complimenting as my vsg family does. One guy flat out asked if I was sick....like really? I've somehow lost a couple friends after my surgery but hey I guess they were seasonal friends anyway...lol....This surgery is one of the best things I've ever done for myself and I feel great now. Talk about non scale victories....omg. Thank God for this surgery:)

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Hello everyone its been 10 months since my surgery and I'm really happy I did it! I can eat a little more than I could at like 5 months out and even find myself trying to gain a few pounds back....at 5'5 168lbs I feel extremely skinny:) I know, its what I always wanted but would be happy to stay exactly where I am now(Weight wise) I wish all of you much success no matter if your pre or post op!! I'm here to answer any questions you have. Pics are attached! the first is at my heaviest of 250lbs and the other was taken at 168lbs

U look great!!

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G reat journey! Keep it up. Such a pretty lady!

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Thank you all for your wonderful comments...I forget that I fit right in here. Where I'm from, people do more staring and whispering about my weight loss than complimenting as my vsg family does. One guy flat out asked if I was sick....like really? I've somehow lost a couple friends after my surgery but hey I guess they were seasonal friends anyway...lol....This surgery is one of the best things I've ever done for myself and I feel great now. Talk about non scale victories....omg. Thank God for this surgery:)

Glad U feel good...for some reason when when u start to excel & be happy about yourself...others envy that! Because i'm waiting to be approved by insurance all paper work got turn in last Thursday & i have friends telling me...why would u let someone cut on u...why would u get that done....i hear folks getting sick after that...u dont need that...i can already feel the negative talk & I haven't got approved yet:(. But stand firm & hold your head high- U look great.

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You look fabulous, and so happy and pretty! What a great effort on your part. Congrats!

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You look fantastic!

Don't listen to the haters LOL. I've heard it all, including the most recent: "Everyone gains it all right back." Not freaking true. And anyone who says you don't need it never walked an inch in your shoes. I hope I am as successful as you!

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Glad U feel good...for some reason when when u start to excel & be happy about yourself...others envy that! Because i'm waiting to be approved by insurance all paper work got turn in last Thursday & i have friends telling me...why would u let someone cut on u...why would u get that done....i hear folks getting sick after that...u dont need that...i can already feel the negative talk & I haven't got approved yet:(. But stand firm & hold your head high- U look great.

your so right about some people envying our success. Your Insurance will approve it and you'll be on the losers bench in no time. There's a young lady at my job that is considering having the vsg surgery and came to me for advice. she said she was so impressed by my results and knows that's the surgery for her. as I began to tell her the wonderful things about the surgery, another co-worker walks up and says, "Don't do it girl, I know somebody that died from that surgery." so I turn to her and say, what surgery? and she says, "Gastric Bypass right?" uuuummm no!!! she was so set on being negative that not only did she butt into our conversation but she didn't know what she was talking about!! The best advice I can give you is to do as my research as you can on the vsg surgery to be sure its the surgery for you! Don't listen to the negative people that may try to talk you out of the surgery.( I had lots of those) and PRAY on it because only God knows what's best for you :)

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Hello everyone its been 10 months since my surgery and I'm really happy I did it! I can eat a little more than I could at like 5 months out and even find myself trying to gain a few pounds back....at 5'5 168lbs I feel extremely skinny:) I know' date=' its what I always wanted but would be happy to stay exactly where I am now(Weight wise) I wish all of you much success no matter if your pre or post op!! I'm here to answer any questions you have. Pics are attached! the first is at my heaviest of 250lbs and the other was taken at 168lbs[/quote']

U look very Nice keep up the good work had mine 1 month ago pic are coming!!!

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Hello everyone its been 10 months since my surgery and I'm really happy I did it! I can eat a little more than I could at like 5 months out and even find myself trying to gain a few pounds back....at 5'5 168lbs I feel extremely skinny:) I know' date=' its what I always wanted but would be happy to stay exactly where I am now(Weight wise) I wish all of you much success no matter if your pre or post op!! I'm here to answer any questions you have. Pics are attached! the first is at my heaviest of 250lbs and the other was taken at 168lbs[/quote']

Girl you are my new inspiration i weigh the same amount but in 5'0 and is sappose to be sleeved dec 14 i hope i dnt get no.lower than 168 to cuz i have seen alot of people get way smaller than.they expected.. what do u advise was it hard? The whole journey?thanx for.reading and.u.look wonderful!!!! Oh one more thing any excess skin?

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