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I cannot believe it is 4 months. Now the worrying and wondering for 3 years prior seems like a blur. I remembered when I finally decided it had to be done, I just kept thinking, it is like having to have my gallbladder removed, I just had to do it, but this time it was 80% of my stomach. I am so grateful for the sleeve. Sure there are times, like Thanksgiving, when the turkey was so good, I missed not being able to eat more of it, but then I was also grateful that I could not eat any more. Very hard to get used to, but I try not to think that much about it and just go with the flow. I am 57lbs down since July, so that includes pre-op. I keep feeling like I am behind, but finally I can feel and see the difference. Especially in pictures, wow what a difference. I cannot wait to be on onederland, but slow and steady and not hurrying it up, letting it takes it's course. I keep thinking, the doc did his part, I am doing mine and that's all we can do. Thanks to everyone at BP, for being a part of this.

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Congrats on your four month anniversary!

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I'm 20 weeks out and like you I am so glad that I finally decided to have the sleeve. Life is good and I don't miss that feeling of being sooooo full and then just wanting to flop in a chair and go to sleep. Clothes shopping is fun now whereas before it was does it fit I'll have it. Bra size has been a big change from 42 did to 36 g UK sizes and life is good.

Well done on your weight loss.

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