Chellemetime

Yay for before and afters! I have some new ones
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Thanks so much, when I had this surgery my only goal was to get in a size 16 jeans, those jeans r a size 12, so needless to say I am overjoyed with my weight loss!
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My doctor advised me to walk as much as I could every 2 hours after surgery. Once I came home my husband and I would go to the outlet mall or the strand and walk for a couple of hours each day. I had a very easy recovery.
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Hi had my surgery in November 5 th 2012 started @ 215 now @ 132

Hi! My restriction is still pretty good too. Dense meats like steak, chicken, pork and shrimp I can do 3-4oz. Ground beef, fish and crab about 2-3oz. I still mostly stick to Protein and 2-4 bites of veggies but every once in a while I might sneak in a couple of bites of potatoes or Pasta. I have 14 pounds to go until I meet my personal goal. 4 pounds to meet my Drs goal and am LOVING my sleeve.
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Was 277. Now 154. 7 months later

It's so awesome to hear from someone 3 years out! You look absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing your experience and happy surgiversarry!!
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Hi! My restriction is still pretty good too. Dense meats like steak, chicken, pork and shrimp I can do 3-4oz. Ground beef, fish and crab about 2-3oz. I still mostly stick to Protein and 2-4 bites of veggies but every once in a while I might sneak in a couple of bites of potatoes or Pasta. I have 14 pounds to go until I meet my personal goal. 4 pounds to meet my Drs goal and am LOVING my sleeve.
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I only have 14 pounds to go until my goal and am having a HARD time getting it off. I have had a TON of stress in my life in the last month that I think is keeping my weight from coming off. Not normal stress but REALLY REALLY life altering stuff. I usually stick to my Protein first and some veggies after if I can fit them in but since this has come up, I've been "allowing myself to cheat". Like have some potatoes or Pasta. I know it's NOT ok. But this is such a HUGE thing and it's really rocked my entire world and that of my children. I want to make it to goal soon. But this has really thrown me for a loop. I would appreciate anything anyone has to say. I need help to get there.
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GORGEOUS!!!!
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Wow! The whole shape of your face changed! That's awesome!
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ADORABLE!
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Ok, if we're posting pictures of our babies I have to chime in. I was allergic to dogs all of my life until 2 years ago so this is my first dog ever and she is definitely our spoiled little baby. She's Chihuahua and Daushound (Chiweenie).


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Beautiful!

I love this thread! It really helps to know that everyone else has their slip ups too. When I "cheat" it has to be worth it so if there's potato salad at work, I taste it. If it's good, hence "worth it", I have some. When I cheat, it's usually on a carb. I LOVE and miss potatoes and pasta!! I always eat my Protein first but every once in a while I allow myself mashed potatoes, potato salad, stuffed potatoes or spaghetti noodles. Oh and I will eat one cheddar bay biscuit from Red Lobster with my crab! That's 8 carbs but SO worth it!!

Maybe it's the lack of punctuation and the run on sentences, but I can't follow what he's saying either.
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I drink my Water through a straw. Every day. BOOM!
My Dr said it was fine to drink from a straw too.
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Maybe it's the lack of punctuation and the run on sentences, but I can't follow what he's saying either.
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Jkg I don't understand a word of what you are saying? Sorry

I tell anyone! If I can help ONE other person feel the way I do, I'll love it!

I tell anyone! If I can help ONE other person feel the way I do, I'll love it!