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WOW! I can't believe it's been 3 years since my Gastric Sleeve surgery! It feels like I had it yesterday.

I started out at 470 and I've pretty much maintained at 215 pounds for the bulk of this year. If anyone is on the fence about having this surgery, let me tell you, it's life changing.

I am so happy I did it. Not only is my health great, I've gotten very fit and am more active now than I have been in years.

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You don't look like the same person at all!

Your before and after pics are a great example of how we stereotype people. The guy on the left looks like someone's crazy uncle that everyone loves but no one takes seriously. The guy on the right looks super smart and who everyone asks advice from. And yet you are the same person.

Congrats for your hard work!

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You look wonderful! But my question to you on the other side of the journey, when did you transition to maintanence and is it difficult to keep?

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Wow!!! You look absolutely fabulous!!!! Congratulations 🧡🧡🧡

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Ahhh..mazing!!! well done :D

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You must be proud of yourself! I hope the people close to you are proud of you too!

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I just keep eating right and try to get about 30 minutes of exercise in 5 days a week. There wasn't a moment where I stopped losing and started maintaining. It's all about a new way to eat and live my life.

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