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Congratulations!!! You look AMAZING!!!!

Don't be scared, but follow up and have it checked out. It will give you peace of mind!

Congratulations!!!! You look AWESOME!!!!

Sleeve 4 me! You look GORGEOUS!!!! I am sorry I have been a bit away from the boards (some personal/work matters) so I did not see this sooner. But I want to congratulate you on your accomplishment and for being such a bright shining light on this board. Many have already commented on your kindness and warmth and I want to second that!!! It is obvious from your pictures that your beauty comes from within. Your weight loss has simply revealed more of you! You are a rock star and I'm so happy and honored to know your story!!!!

Best of luck Sammy! Almost there!!!

I Love it!!!! Wear it as much as possible because soon it will go back into the "clothes I'll never wear again" pile --because it will be way too big

Congratulations on your sleeve Candyman! Best wishes for a super speedy recovery! Stay focused on your healing!!!!!! I have a feeling you are going to rock this sleeve!!!

Congratulations!!!! That's so awesome. Yo can tell you enjoyed every minute of it. Well deserved!!!!!!!

Same as Meg above! My spouse has always been slender but in the last year, as I've lost nearly 100 pounds, he's dropped about 30. He has gotten so many compliments!!! I crack up because I've lost more than three times that... and IT SHOWS!!! LOL My parents, everyone tells him how great he looks. I think: "what am I, chopped liver?"!!! I just tease him and tell him he needs the compliments because I look soooo much younger than he!!! :-)

I too had a combo of shakes and food for pre-op. I had a shake for breakfast, one for lunch, and about 4 oz of lean protein, NO FAT, and about a cup of steamed vegetables. I could also have buillion, SF jello, and SF popsicles. I did that for about 3 weeks. The three days prior to surgery were 100% liquids only. Hang tight Sammy! You will get through it. Take it one hour at a time if necesary. Just remember how much you've been through to get here. Go on walks, see a good movie, read a book.... one hour at a time. You're almost there. Will be thinking of you and sending lots of good vibes your way!!!

Yay!!!! More fun to come!!!!

Welcome!!!! I too have always found this board helpful; great, wonderful people. Be sure to check out youtube since many that post here also post video updates. Good luck on your journey. For me it's been amazing and the best thing I have ever done for myself!!!!

Too funny!!!!! :-)

AWESOME!!!!!!! :-)

Best of luck Chimera!!!!! This was the scariest part for me! ... I think for everyone. But it will over before you know it and you will be on your way. Sending lots fo well wishes and good thoughts your way for a great surgery and a super speedy recovery!!!!!!! Keep us posted when you're able!