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I am not sure if you have seen the whole thread that was made about missing you, Laura-ven & butterbean! I can't put the link here to it because my phone don't allow me to. Well I just haven't figured out how to yet. I am going to try to find it quick though so I can tell you the title of it in case you may want to check it out!

You look AMAZING!!!! Absolutely Stunning!!! Keep up the great job sweetie!!! Work that body girl, ur beautiful!!!

That is AWESOME!!! It does not sound stupid at all & you have every right to be so proud of every moment & every NSV you experience along this new life path to a happier, healthier you!!! Enjoy it, & feel free to be so proud of all you are accomplishing along the way!!! Again congratulations, god bless you!!!!

Congratulations!!!! Wishing you the very best along the way!!!!

Gamergirl, I just have to say welcome back!!! You have been missed! Thank you for the link to your blog, I will definitely check it out & those yummy recipes as well!

Fabutastic!!!! You look AMAZING!!! Great job, keep up the good work!!! God Bless you along your path!!!

I hit the 100 lbs down mark yesterday March 30, 2014! I am so happy & excited about it. My surgery date was July 18, 2013 & I weighed 321 lbs when I began my journey & recently found out the day of surgery I was 314 lbs but the day I came home from the hospital I was 321 lbs again so that is what I go by. Yesterday I weighed in at 221 LBS!!! I had been praying that I would hit my biggest goal by my birthday & I made it a week early! My birthday is next sunday & i will be 34!!! This is the most awesome birthday gift I could ever give to myself! I feel so much better in all areas of my life. I am healthier & down to a weight I have not seen since I was about 16 yrs old. This weight loss journey not only changed my weight but my life! I have started going back to school to get my GED & then hoping to start a nursing program or something in the medical field after I accomplish my GED! I am more social & go out of my way to speak to people now as well! I have become more outgoing like I used to be when I was younger! I have been struggling some mentally & emotionally. I have began to feel like a stranger is looking back at me in the mirror & have been told I am in a way grieving my "fatter" self. I know that it will pass & I have called & made an appointment with a therapist who specializes in the weight loss journey, so I know I will be ok & it will take time just as this whole journey does! A friend of mine just passed away last week from cancer & her support motto was always one day at a time, one foot in front of the other & she would always say that to me as well when I began my weight loss journey & so I will continue to follow her advice & keep moving forward one step at a time!!! In the pictures below I was 8 mths & 1 wk po & weighed 228 lbs so I have lost another 7 lbs since last tuesday which makes my total 100 LBS! [ATTACH]42997[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42998[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42999[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]42999[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]43000[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]43001[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]43002[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]43003[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]43004[/ATTACH]

Thank you very much! I greatly appreciate the support!

Thank you very much! & a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you on getting sleeved April 28!!! You must be super excited!!! Pls keep me updated as to how you are doing on your journey!!! God bless you as you begin this journey to a happier, healthier you!!!

Thank you for your support!!!

Thank you very much!!! I truely appreciate all the support from everyone on this forum!!!

Thank you very much!!!

Thank you so very much!!!!

You look fantastic!!! Congratulations on your success!!!

Welcome & congratulations on your choice to have the sleeve & also on your insurance approval!!! Wish you the best along your path to a happier, healthier you!!!

It is not cooperating with me tonight at all. But if you go the search section & type in pregnancy after gastric sleeve you will see a bunch pop up. Sorry I am unable to send you the link I wish my phone cooperated with me more often.

My phone don't let me but I can try to!

I will have to look them up... I am not a big fan of the artificial sweeteners either but I knew if I didn't add something to my water I was going to become dehydrated constantly & I did not want that! But thank you for twlling me about the stevia drops!

You look gorgeous! !!

Congratulations! !!

There is a section on the forum of people who have gotten pregnant after surgery. Just wanted to let you know! Hope this is helpful for you!

I am the same way... I can not drink plain water & always have to add crystal lite to it & anything that is cold from the fridge & not room temperature bothers my stomach a lot so to avoid feeling uncomfortable I just stick with hot tea or room temp crystal lite water

Wishing you a very blessed journey! You are very lucky to be able to have your surgery in a place you know well & with people who know & love you & will take good care of their friend!!! Sounds like you are in very good hands!!! God bless you!

Thank you for your support, it is greatly appreciated!!! & thank you for your condolences & the hugs, as they are very much appreciated too!!!

Thank you!!! Your support is appreciated very much!