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Don't worry! It will work. I felt the SAME way.

I confess: I feel the best that I've felt in years. I like shopping for clothes now (and spend too much money doing so!). I sometimes miss the way I use to eat. That I don't always eat the most healthy foods and I'm still maintaining my loss. I don't exercise as much as should. I still drink Coke Zero. That I'm happy with the new me. Sometimes I still think I'm overweight.

It's been a while since I posted, but wanted to share some before/after pictures. The sleeve has been the best thing I've done for myself! Down 160 lbs!

I haven't used My Fitness Pal...I need to check it out!

Thanks! Yes, he said he wouldn't have expected me to be able to get to the point I have (and I haven't seen him since November so my follow up this upcoming November is going to be surprising to him!).

I started about two weeks ago. I don't know what I was thinking starting in AUGUST IN TEXAS. I'm using the 5K Runner app and it's been really helpful.

Thank you, ladies! I don't mind sharing at all! I'm 5'7" and at my highest was at 310 (I did lose a little pre-op) and I'm now at 150. My goal was 160, so anything else has been bonus! I'm now trying to start running...something I NEVER thought I could do...or would like to do. My skin isn't great, but I'm ok with it. The problem areas are my inner thighs, breasts, upper arms and tummy...but for the most part it doesn't even bother me! I'm so glad to be where I'm at. I think my biggest tip is to learn to listen to your body! It will tell you what to do!

I was sleeved on December 28, 2010 and I am down 140 lbs. Congrats everyone!

My one year anniversary is today and I hit my goal today! 140 lbs G.O.N.E!

I had an appointment with my surgeon this past week. I'm right at 10 months and I've lost 130 lbs and I'm 10 away from the goal I set. I was at a BMI of 45 and am down to 26!

BEAUTIFUL!

You look AWESOME!

I was just commenting to someone the other day that I get a runny nose when I eat. I have no idea why....just thought it was strange.

AWESOME!

Down 110lbs! 30lbs to goal! In the picture where I'm wearing the pink, I'm down 100lbs. The other picture is me down 110lbs. What's weird is that I was so fearful that this wouldn't work for me. I do have some issues that I deal with due to the surgery, BUT I do not regret it at all!

I hope this isn't tmi, but I've pretty much have had diahrea since the surgery. I just always know where a restroom is where ever I am! Also, early on I had some nausea and still occassionally do. I can't really predict when it will happen, but it's very rare now. So, nothing serious and nothing that I can't deal with.

You WILL!!!!!

Thank you, AnnaChelle! Don't worry...you won't be the one! Just do what your doctor tells you and listen to your body. It will tell you when you are full...that's been the biggest thing for me....just listening to my body. I have to admit I haven't done very well on exercise....but that's about to change. In the beginning I had some issues with being totally exhausted (of course exercise would have helped with that a little), but now that I've got my energy back I'm going to start walking.......Ok....after we stop having 110 degree weather I'll start walking.

Other than getting into much smaller clothes (yeah!), I shocked a couple of friends when they have seen me....even ones that see me on a semi-regular basis. The look on their face has been wonderful....to me!

Wow! Thank you Disney! Oh...I have a lot right around my tummy....it seems to want to hang around. The funny thing is, if I don't lose it....I'm still perfectly happy!

Thank you all very much! I'm just feeling SO much better - both mentally and physically. I feel like I can tackle the last 30 lbs!

I think about three months is when I started feeling better and really seeing a difference. You will get there for sure!

You are doing awesome! Congrats!

You look amazing!

You all look BEAUTIFUL!!!! I might have to give a LBD a try too!