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Christy5913    146

Christy5913
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Hello fellow sleevers,

I was sleeved on 2/29/16 and I have to say even with some of the minor complications, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made for "myself".

Being a dedicated wife and mom, everyone else became a priority and before I knew it I had ballooned up to around 274 and at 46, it was affecting my health.

Anyway, at my heaviest and while waiting for surgery approval I would browse this website for encouragement and I would find it. I wanted to post my before and after pics to hopefully encourage someone else.

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Btw... I am 5'8 and my health has dramatically improved (woo hoo). I would still like to lose another 15-20 pounds...

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Dub    9,922

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Outfreakingstanding results.

Very inspirational.

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Christy5913    146

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@@Dub, Thank you so much!! Funny thing is I was looking at someones post asking about how life has changed after Wls and came across your journey... Holy moly, you look "Phenomenal". Keep up the awesome job cause your killing it

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LxA    72

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Hello fellow sleevers,

I was sleeved on 2/29/16 and I have to say even with some of the minor complications, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made for "myself".

Being a dedicated wife and mom, everyone else became a priority and before I knew it I had ballooned up to around 274 and at 46, it was affecting my health.

Anyway, at my heaviest and while waiting for surgery approval I would browse this website for encouragement and I would find it. I wanted to post my before and after pics to hopefully encourage someone else.

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Btw... I am 5'8 and my health has dramatically improved (woo hoo). I would still like to lose another 15-20 pounds...

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Wonderful. Out of curiosity what is your calorie intake these days?

HW 341 lbs

07/19/16 - 298 lbs

08/09/16 DOS - 286 lbs

CW 267 lbs

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Christy5913    146

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@@LxA, Thank you! I actually think I'm a pretty slow loser (compared to others that were in my Kaiser Wls class) but right now I'm eating 850 calories or less per day. I hope this helps

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Christy5913    146

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@@sushi4winks, CongratsThe first 10 days were probably the hardest for me but it was only because I was having trouble keeping anything down, after that though I was good to go. I'm hoping your recovery is quick and easy!!! Good luck and this is a very exciting time for you

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Ale Nunez    80

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Thanks for motivating me too. I had mine a month and a half ago and I still have a long way to go.

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Dub    9,922

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@@Dub, Thank you so much!! Funny thing is I was looking at someones post asking about how life has changed after Wls and came across your journey... Holy moly, you look "Phenomenal". Keep up the awesome job cause your killing it

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Very kind, my dear.

This wls stuff gives a new lease on life, no ?

Great stuff !!!!!!!!

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Christy5913    146

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@@Ale Nunez, Thank you!!! Happy one and a half month surgiversary I hope things are going great for you and your finding your swing. I didn't think I could be a motivation to anyone, especially regarding weight but the sleeve has been an amazing tool for me and I know it will be for you too

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Christy5913    146

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@Dub. Your absolutely right, Wls has totally given me a new lease on life...

My hubby begged me for years to ride a motorcycle with him but I always let my weight stop me, well guess who's a "Motorcycle Chick" now hahaha. I'm riding with him and we love doing it together and I'm very thankful for my sleeve.

I truly feel like I'm at least 10 years younger too, I'll be 47 next month and don't feel a day over 35 lol so they're are plenty of positives!!!

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