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Hi heather. First, congrats on making this life changing decision. Me and you are identical. My journey began last August. I weighed 400lbs. I am also 35. I was sick when I got on that scale and saw that number. Although not surprised it was so high. I had to do 6months of pre surgery studies and documented weight loss attempts in order for my insurance to approve it. So in those 6-7 months I lost 70 lbs on my own. Dr wanted me to try to lose 40. But I was determined. Sooooooo this past Monday the 9 th I had my surgery! I went in at around 331. My stupid battery on my scale died so I haven't weighed myself. Which in a way is good so I'm not obsessing. Anyway, You made the right decision. We're too young to feel this crappy. I don't know if u have kids but I have a six yr old and want to more involve in fun stuff with her. Im so sick of being the fat mom and the biggest person in the room. So excited for you keep us posted on your journey!

Yes! I just posted them. I was 399 when I started, about 350 surgery day, 273 now! Surgery 4/9/12
BEFORE AFTER

You both look great!

This is me. 375 start now 269

what an amazing accomplishments.. you guys are doing great!

Great pics ladies

Wow... You all look so good. You were pretty before but the confidence coming off each of you in your after pics... Made me smile :-)

You ladies all look wonderful! Good job...keep on doin what you're doin!
Thanks for posting/sharing your pics:)

Ladies- your photos make my heart skip a beat! Oh my goodness! The hard work-the dedication- its paying off for you all!
Congrats!!!!

Yes! I just posted them. I was 399 when I started, about 350 surgery day, 273 now! Surgery 4/9/12
BEFORE AFTER

Hi heather. First, congrats on making this life changing decision. Me and you are identical. My journey began last August. I weighed 400lbs. I am also 35. I was sick when I got on that scale and saw that number. Although not surprised it was so high. I had to do 6months of pre surgery studies and documented weight loss attempts in order for my insurance to approve it. So in those 6-7 months I lost 70 lbs on my own. Dr wanted me to try to lose 40. But I was determined. Sooooooo this past Monday the 9 th I had my surgery! I went in at around 331. My stupid battery on my scale died so I haven't weighed myself. Which in a way is good so I'm not obsessing. Anyway, You made the right decision. We're too young to feel this crappy. I don't know if u have kids but I have a six yr old and want to more involve in fun stuff with her. Im so sick of being the fat mom and the biggest person in the room. So excited for you keep us posted on your journey!

I don't want to get my rings sized until I'm at or really close to goal. I don't want to resize them more than once. My rings are platinum, and I can't afford to keep doing them.
So, I went on Ebay and found a gorgeous set in CZ and white gold overlay. The set is so similar to my original in design. They're gorgeous. I paid less than $20 for the set! They look amazing.

Today is my Husband 's 1 year anniversary of being sleeved and he has lost 224 lbs. I have been approved but still waiting for my date I really hope I'm successful. Watching him and helping him with his Journey I think I will do well.

Congratulations. You are doing great. Keep it up.

Feels awesome, doesn't it? I'm down 119 and have almost ALL of the same experiences. Keep up the good work.
Some of my other NSV's are:
I eat to live, not live to eat. food used to be something I would obsess about, order out, spend a lot of time preparing. Now...I think sometimes that something would be good, but then I move on, it does not become an all consuming desire.
A funny DUH moment recently. I began going to a gym, every day, a month ago. When leaving the gym, I would think 'hmmm, I smell Chinese food'. Two weeks later...I notice that there is a Chinese buffet next door, actually attached to the gym 2 doors down!! A year ago, I wouldn't have noticed the gym.

You ladies inspire me. I look forward to my own NSVs.

You guys are doing awesome! =)
I was able to fit into a 26 pants this week without having to lay on the bed and suck my stomach in.
I can walk almost 2 miles at a decent pace and not feel like I'm going to die after.

I love crossing my legs and weighing less than my boyfriend!
I also love NOT shopping in plus size exclusive stores.. And just shopping in general- especially thrift stores cuz I am now able to find stuff! I also love knowing that I'm not done. I've lost 115 pounds about and would still like to lose about another 50 but I only have 36 pounds to go to hit my original goal of 160.

I dived off a diving board for the first time in over a decade - 3 times!
I fit in theater seats - comfortably!
My boobs stick out more than my gut!
I cross my legs easier!
My dimples (on my face!) are more pronounced!
I weigh less than my husband!

I can tie my shoes without holding my breath
I dived off a diving board
My son and daughter can hug me and grasp their hands behind my back
I can shop off the rack, no more casual male xl for me
I bought a pair of running shoes
I walk/ran a 5k with my son yesterday 49:30! Didn't puke, pass out, or need paramedics
My children have told me they are proud of me 12yrold girl, 14yrold boy)
My wife is following my NUTs guidelines and has lost 51lbs without getting sleeved!
My grocery bill has been cut in half!

Ok....here we go. My NSV's since losing 120lbs~
Can fit in a booth! No longer stuffed into my car, steering the wheel with my belly! Can shave my legs easily! Climb a flight of stairs without sweating! No longer have pillows on the tops of my hands and feet! Can see my veins! My collarbones protrude now! My face has a shape, and it's not round! All my old jewelry fits again! I have ankles and knees again! I take the time to look good in the morning now! I'm no longer the fattest person in the room! I can easily fit in a movie theater seat now! I can get up off the couch in one step now! I can polish my toenails without my stomach getting in the way! Nobody stares at me anymore! I get noticed by nice looking men now!! I get SO many compliments now! I enjoy walking around the stores now! I'm not exhausted all the time!
EVERYTHING IN LIFE IS SO MUCH EASIER NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I could go on and on and on and on........Can't wait to read everyone's!!

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Here's mine. Not really after pics, since I've got a long way to go. But I've lost almost 100 pounds.

I'm a 2 time WLS patient and I didn't get it. So none of y'all feel bad.
I'm still not getting this whole wipe with a spoon thing. So - you wipe. Then what? Just throw the whole thing away? Or do you actually somehow unwind the paper once it's all poopy? What if you "slip"? Do you use the concave, or convex side? Does a wooden spoon really add that much reach? (Yeah, I'm analytical...)
I have asked my husband to do a lot of unsavory things in the nearly 15 years we've been married, but wiping my butt is not one of them. That could be a deal-breaker in my household!

Ok....here we go. My NSV's since losing 120lbs~
Can fit in a booth! No longer stuffed into my car, steering the wheel with my belly! Can shave my legs easily! Climb a flight of stairs without sweating! No longer have pillows on the tops of my hands and feet! Can see my veins! My collarbones protrude now! My face has a shape, and it's not round! All my old jewelry fits again! I have ankles and knees again! I take the time to look good in the morning now! I'm no longer the fattest person in the room! I can easily fit in a movie theater seat now! I can get up off the couch in one step now! I can polish my toenails without my stomach getting in the way! Nobody stares at me anymore! I get noticed by nice looking men now!! I get SO many compliments now! I enjoy walking around the stores now! I'm not exhausted all the time!
EVERYTHING IN LIFE IS SO MUCH EASIER NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I could go on and on and on and on........Can't wait to read everyone's!!