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Hi, Im a 49 yr old male that was sleeved in Detroit Mi. on February 3rd, 2014. HW 426 lbs, SW 380 lbs, CW 308 lbs.( 118 lbs gone FOREVER) Its been an incredible trip so far and I am looking forward for summer.A few things that have happened since my surgery: Im off of 4 meds so far, My BP is now normal. My BMI is down 17.1 pts since December of 2013. I have lost 34 inches from my body and hoping to pack my CPAP unit away. The coolest is talking to pre-op and post op pts at the hospital I work at. To tell them my story and show them how their life will be changed for the better is awesome. Life is really good now. Happy man here !!

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The left picture is from December of 2013 and the right is from Memorial Day 2014

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BWaltD,

WOW! so great to hear your story. thank you for sharing it. Amazing to find inspiration on this site. You are also giving such a gift to the people that come in contact with you. Go you!

I'm on the way to sleeved soon. Wishing you well,

Jenn

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I love how in the after picture you look more put together -- neater beard and hair, big smile -- you look happy and healthy!

Keep up the hard work!

Ginger

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WONDERFUL!!! You look Awesome!!!

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WTG! Congrats!

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Congrats.

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