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I DID IT!! The first number on the scale isn't a "2" anymore! I haven't weighed this little in 24 years. It's amazing- amazing to feel 'normal' again, but also amazing that I let myself get into such terrible shape/weight. The whole sleeve surgery and diet haven't been easy, but it's certainly ben worth it. The only thing I regret about this surgery is that I didn't do it sooner. I can just imagine how life would have been different if I'd done this when my daughter was 13 instead of 23. Still... I am so psyched that I am where I am now. Eighty pounds down, 40-ish to go!!

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Congrats!!! It is a wonderful feeling, isn't it?

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

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Congratulations!!!! I'm extremely happy for you... I can't imagine standing in your shoes but I'm on my way : )

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Great job! Keep up the amazing work!

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Congratulations!!!! I'm extremely happy for you... I can't imagine standing in your shoes but I'm on my way : )

You'll get there! We have almost the exact same stats- I am 5'5", high weight was 278, started my program at 268 (Dec. 2105). My surgery date was 9/15/16 and now I weigh less than 200 pounds. It's amazing... I feel the happy tears, but also the sad tears that I wasted so many years of my life being overweight, hating myself, and focused on how bad I looked and felt. Now? I just wish I'd done this when I was 40 or 50, instead of waiting until I turned 60.

YOU CAN DO THIS!! And thanks, everyone, for the support, advice, and kind words!

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Awesome!

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I'm counting down, 60 more pounds to go. I'll get there!

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I can't wait either... post op day 10.... and I have 1 lb until I am officially in onderland.... dec 5 surgery weight 219.... hw 242.... God is good and this sleeve is a blessing to me for so many more reasons than just the weight, looking forward to getting rid of these co morbidities as well.

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Congratulations! onederland is awesome!! Currently at 190 and 2 1/2 months post op. I am down 52 pounds and feel amazing. Bought my first non-plus sized jeans last week!???? wish the photo images matched how I feel, but I think the dysmorphia is tough to overcome.

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Congrats

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    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
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      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
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      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

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    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
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      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

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