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Hello,

I am back. I was unable to log into the forums for 8 mos. I lost my password and everytime I tried contacting someome at the old Sleeve talk address I got no where so I decided to persevere until I got in.

I had my surgery January 30 2013 and I have lost a total of 92 pounds. To say I have been successful is an understatement. I started out on surgery day at 247. I am about 5 or 10 pounds from my goal and I lose when I am no longer trying.

I am wearing a size 8 jeans and shopping at the Juniors section of stores. It has been relatively easy for the most part.

In the beginning I was like, WHAT DID I DO?? But it gets easier.

I am pretty happy for the most part except I have these 2 horizontal lines on my neck that you don't usually see in a woman until she is in her 70's but I am not yet 50. I wish I had done this 20 years ago when my skin was a little younger but it is what it is.

I walk for exercise but so far this is the easiest thing I have ever done. I had Zero complications and spent less than 24 hours in the hosp.

I am happy to be able to post again!!

Rycherchick. Janice

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I only gained 4 pounds during the holidays. Is that bad?

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Welcome back..I am sure your experience and wisdom will help us newbies. Looking for more post from you.

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Hello I am back.

I was unable to log into the forums for 8 mos. I lost my password and everytime I tried contacting someome at the old Sleeve talk address I got no where so I decided to persevere until I got in.

I had my surgery January 30 2013 and I have lost a total of 92 pounds. To say I have been successful is an understatement. I started out on surgery day at 247. I am about 5 or 10 pounds from my goal and I lose when I am no longer trying.

I am wearing a size 8 jeans and shopping at the Juniors section of stores. It has been relatively easy for the most part.

In the beginning I was like, WHAT DID I DO?? But it gets easier.

I am pretty happy for the most part except I have these 2 horizontal lines on my neck that you don't usually see in a woman until she is in her 70's but I am not yet 50. I wish I had done this 20 years ago when my skin was a little younger but it is what it is.

I walk for exercise but so far this is the easiest thing I have ever done. I had Zero complications and spent less than 24 hours in the hosp.

I am happy to be able to post again!!

Rycherchick. Janice

Janice

WooHoo

glad to see you again

remember me????

i'm the one that needed to lose weight :)

that narrows it down doesn't it :D

you've done great - almost at goal

seems like many people gained weight over the holidays

4 lbs plus+ :o

gaining is never great :( but you know what to do, back on program i know you will be fine

i have confidence in you :)

"hmmmm, not yet reached 50??"

guess what chic - don't knock age, cuz TODAY i turned 60 years YOUNG!!! ;)

"they" tell me age is just a number, right???

no complications with surgery, post op - thats great!!!!

see you at the Water cooler

first drink is on me ;)

kathy

congrats

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