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Friday 8/22 was my official 18 month surgiversary. I still cannot believe it's been that long already! Feels like just yesterday I had the procedure. I was sleeved February 22, 2013. My starting weight was 318 and I was wearing a size 24 and 3X. I can proudly say I now weigh 148 lbs and fit into size 6/8 and am wearing all smalls! What a journey it has been! I have worked extremely hard to come this far and I would do it over and over again. I strongly believe in exercise!! I dedicate myself to the gym at least 3 times a week! My BMI went from 52 to now 23.5. I am now, hopefully, anticipating my abdominoplasty surgery in the next month or 2!

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That is awesome!!! What a great success story! You look fabulous :D

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Friday 8/22 was my official 18 month surgiversary. I still cannot believe it's been that long already! Feels like just yesterday I had the procedure. I was sleeved February 22, 2013. My starting weight was 318 and I was wearing a size 24 and 3X. I can proudly say I now weigh 148 lbs and fit into size 6/8 and am wearing all smalls! What a journey it has been! I have worked extremely hard to come this far and I would do it over and over again. I strongly believe in exercise!! I dedicate myself to the gym at least 3 times a week! My BMI went from 52 to now 23.5. I am now, hopefully, anticipating my abdominoplasty surgery in the next month or 2!

So proud of you can't wait to have my surgery in October you look great

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You look healthy and stunning!

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Wow, you look amazing. I hope to get to the same size. How often and long did u work out?

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Wow, you look great, I hope I can get down to a 6/8 , good for you!

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What a huge, huge distance you've come in regaining your health and beauty.

One of the best before/after pix set I've ever seen here.

Thank you.

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You look amazing! Thank you for sharing.

Keep up the good work

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Thank you everybody for your support! I go to the gym 3-4 times a week. I do about an hour of cardio and 20 mins of machines. The cardio is the most important part of losing the lbs, especially from the mid section! It helps with stress a TON, also!

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Amazing!!! I love hearing success stories!! Good for you!! You are an inspiration to those of is who are on the fence about having this surgery. Thanks for sharing :)

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Wow! You look amazing! You have done a great job, so very inspiring!

I love that dress!

Sheena :-)

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