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I was 275 pounds in 2012. I was overweight, unhealthy, pre-diabetic. I did the Sleeve in Tijuana. My goal was to get down to 200. This morning, I was 193.8. I got the weight off, and have kept it off for 9 years. It works! If you consider it and treat it as a life change, it works. For 9 years, I have done my Protein Shakes twice a day. I do not eat carbs....I work out. I get full, I stop eating. I am 61 and my doc says I have the bloodwork of a man in his 30s. The first picture was a month before surgery. July 2012. The second picture was recent. April 2021.

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Thanks for sharing. I am at the point you were 12 years ago as far as weight. I hope I end up where you are now.

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Good for you. Keep it up.

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I was 275 pounds in 2012. I was overweight, unhealthy, pre-diabetic. I did the Sleeve in Tijuana. My goal was to get down to 200. This morning, I was 193.8. I got the weight off, and have kept it off for 9 years. It works! If you consider it and treat it as a life change, it works. For 9 years, I have done my Protein Shakes twice a day. I do not eat carbs....I work out. I get full, I stop eating. I am 61 and my doc says I have the bloodwork of a man in his 30s. The first picture was a month before surgery. July 2012. The second picture was recent. April 2021.
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1 hour ago, Shelly689 said:

Congrats love hearing these success stories. I'm scheduled for Mon. Wasn't nervous until today these posts are helping calm my nervous.

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it was a piece of cake for me. My only issue was the initial paid meds made me nauseous. they changed that and all was good. I recommend it. And Tijuana was amazing.

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Wow! You look amazing and it sounds like you really did turn your life around. 9 Years keepng the weight off is an incredible accomplishment!! Congrats!!

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