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Hi all, I had surgery on 1/16/13. I'm down 136.7 lbs, still about 40-50 lbs away from my goal. I was 347.5 pre-op, 339.5 DOS, 210.8 today. Even though I'm closer to goal, it still feels like such a long road ahead of me. Unfortunately, my kryptonite at the moment are peanut M&M's and moscato wine...I really try to limit myself to once a week treats (it's getting harder and harder!!!). I will definitely need to get my arms done before anything else, I think that's what sucks the most for me, knowing I have to shell out tons of cash just to get my body back to the way it should be. I kick myself in the ass almost daily because of those thoughts.

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Pre-op: 347.5 Surgery day: 339.5 Today: 217.8 129.7 lost! Not sure where I want to end up, my RWR is between 150-170. I'm still "obese" according to charts and it pisses me off!

Down 101 lbs, surgery date 1/16/13.

Sleeved 1/16/13 Pre-op: 347 DOS: 339.5 Today: 255.6 Total: 91.4 I feel so much better! 70 more lbs to goal!

I was sleeved 1/16/13, down 74# post-op and 84# total. 90 to go.

84# down, 74# post-op, sleeved 1/16/13.

Down 84#, 74# post-op - sleeved 1/16/13.

This is 11 weeks post-op, 60 lbs down

I am 10 weeks out, down about 60 lbs (including pre-op diet loss of 9 lbs)...this is the first "after" pic where I am really feeling good about myself. Congrats all! Best decision of my life!!!

Surgery was 1/16. Pre-op loss was 9 lbs, post-op is 48.9 for a grand total so far of 57.9.

Hi all & congratulations on losses and your decisions! I was sleeved on 1/16. HW was 350ish, DOS 339.5, today's weight is 318.6. I was amazed at my recovery, I pretty much slept for the first two days home. I went back to work 5 days later an have just felt pretty darn good! I went to soft foods yesterday and have INCREDIBLE heartburn with refried Beans, Prilosec isn't even touching it. Did very well with cottage cheese last night, my tummy talked about it for at least an hour. I seem to be able to tolerate any fluids and can finish a rather large amount of Soup at one sitting but on soft foods I can only do about 1/4-1/2 cup at a time. I'm tracking my calories on an iPhone app and I'm trying to get anywhere between 600-900. I didn't go through any regret phases, I was just anxious the week prior to surgery. It might sound stupid, but I was just so upset I'd never be able to pig out at a Chinese buffet again. Looking at it now I can't believe I stressed out about it. My husband and I go with a group of friends on a 7 day cruise on Oct. 27. Excited to buy a real bathing suit this year! Take care!!! <3

Thanks guys! These kind words have definitely helped, I know I am just afraid but I still have to process it. I look forward to my new life!

I am next Wednesday 1/16, I am a nervous wreck!