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As a pre-sleever headed towards a September/October surgery, I find myself thinking about how things can/will be different at this time next year. My body and physical capabilities could change drastically in 8-9 months post-surgery. I'm excited!!!

Some of the things I find myself thinking:

- dealing with the heat (since I hate being exposed) I wonder if I'll finally be able to pull out the tank tops instead of grabbing the "light summer sweater" that covers my arms and tummy but isn't too heavy. But makes me hotter. Currently I'd rather be hot and covered.

- will I be looking forward to those upcoming beach/swimming/kayaking days instead of worrying about being uncomfortable or looking ridiculous in my boat with my huge life vest?

- swimsuits??? I currently wear a stomach-slimmer suit w/skirt and very rarely take off my sundress type coverup. Will I be happy in a normal suit next Summer?? Or at least in a suit without a coverup?

- Will our annual Summer family camping be a more fun experience? Will air mattresses be more comfortable?

So many thoughts running through my head.

Gonna be a crazy year!!! :)

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Edited by SarahSleeve

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I was thinking that same way a year ago, and now here I am post surgery, doing all kinds of things, loosing weight!

next year you will be in this seat. it is very exciting!

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I will be at 3 months next week.

the process to *get* surgery took a whole YEAR for me due to a weird medical problem. I had a LOT of time to dream about my after, and so far, it has been worth it all.

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I had my surgery last year in June, I was thinking all those things to. I went out this last week and bought some shorts!!! First time I have worn shorts in about 25 years:) I went from 265 to 168, a size 22/24 to a size 10!!! I haven't been this size since about 5 th grade!!

Congrats!!! And enjoy every "new" thing you do!

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Your life will change in so many ways big and small that you cannot imagine and all for the better. I'm 9 months out and wouldn't change a thing[emoji4]

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It's so good to hear you guys. I just keep getting some mixed messages from people who are concerned about me and care, I know they do. I just want it over, and then I get scared . Seeing my GP tomorrow to ask his help in pre op and post op if he is OK with it. My date is scheduled for June 27

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