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Can anyone share with me what they have lost so far? And how long it's taken? And why you are so happy you decided to do wls? Need to hear positive vibes! Getting nervous... Thanks in advance

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10 wks. 40 lbs. I'm not gonna lie, it's a big lifestyle change, but still happy I did it. My life just doesn't revolve around food anymore. I no longer live to eat. I eat to live! You'll do great!

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8 weeks out and lost 32 pounds. I feel so much better. I'd do it again a million times over.

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I am 4 months out (May 11th i will be 5 mos) I am currently down 74lbs - before i was just existing in my life - NOW I live my life in my life... I am happier then i have been in 8 years!!! it was the best thing i have ever done...

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Can anyone share with me what they have lost so far? And how long it's taken? And why you are so happy you decided to do wls? Need to hear positive vibes! Getting nervous... Thanks in advance

I am 1 week today and so pre-surgery I lost 20 pounds. Since surgery I have lost another 11.5 pounds. So in total since January I have lost 31.5 pounds. I haven't regretted having WLS for one second, even right after surgery in the hospital. I was really nervous about the surgery but everything is going really smoothly and I have been really happy with it all, even though I am still on liquids for another week. :)

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From MY personal start of process ( Aug. 1 2013) I have lost a total of 86lbs. Since my surgery date I have lost 53lbs. Yes, I realize my weight loss is slower than some others. Everyone is different and will lose at different rates. The main thing is I have lost 86 POUNDS! And I am continuing to lose, just very slowly. For me it is a marathon and not a sprint, I can live with that. I am happy to be down to where I am and look forward to wherever I go. I am more active and able to do things I haven't been able to do in years!!! And I am one size away from shopping in a women's dept. and not in plus size!!! So yay and yay. Try hard not to compare yourself and your weight loss to anyone else, it can be a big mental trap. (One I had to fight myself out of)

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8 weeks 33 pounds.

i have learned so much about myself, about what is important (NOT FOOD), I feel so much healthier, my skin and hair look healthier, everything just seems so much better.

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