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Last summer vs early this September. 7 months post op

HW:298 SW:280 CW:242 Surgery Date 10 Feb 2015

Excuse the transformation Tuesday at the bottom lol! It was posted on FB yesterday

HW 308 SW 289 CW 242 surgery date was 12/12/15!!
Feeling so much better!!

Last summer vs early this September. 7 months post op

Last summer vs early this September. 7 months post op

Last summer vs early this September. 7 months post op

Last summer vs early this September. 7 months post op

Last summer vs early this September. 7 months post op

Last summer vs early this September. 7 months post op

Last summer vs early this September. 7 months post op

Last summer vs early this September. 7 months post op

Last summer vs early this September. 7 months post op

App is acting weird. Not sure If the previous attempt posted or not.
3.5 years out and feeling great. Looking ok.

HW:298 SW:280 CW:242 Surgery Date 10 Feb 2015

Excuse the transformation Tuesday at the bottom lol! It was posted on FB yesterday

HW:298 SW:280 CW:242 Surgery Date 10 Feb 2015

Excuse the transformation Tuesday at the bottom lol! It was posted on FB yesterday

HW:298 SW:280 CW:242 Surgery Date 10 Feb 2015

Excuse the transformation Tuesday at the bottom lol! It was posted on FB yesterday

HW:298 SW:280 CW:242 Surgery Date 10 Feb 2015

Excuse the transformation Tuesday at the bottom lol! It was posted on FB yesterday

HW:298 SW:280 CW:242 Surgery Date 10 Feb 2015

Excuse the transformation Tuesday at the bottom lol! It was posted on FB yesterday

HW:298 SW:280 CW:242 Surgery Date 10 Feb 2015

Excuse the transformation Tuesday at the bottom lol! It was posted on FB yesterday

You pause looking at the red velvet seat and you can remember your last visit to this same theater almost 7 years ago. You squirm as you recall the embarrassment you suffered that night when you attempted to squeeze yourself into that empty seat. You shifted and struggled to the horrified look of your best friend who followed behind you as you fled, embarrassed, out of the auditorium.


Going to the movies, it’s a simple pleasure enjoyed by everyone. Who doesn’t love the smell of the hot buttered popcorn spilling into the giant, glass bins as you pass by, or the sound of squealing children anxious so see the next adventure of Harry Potter? Hidden away in their dark and dismal homes, there are a select few, who have not had the delight of strolling up to the ticket window or relished in the excitement of scanning over the lighted billboard filled with this week’s brand new releases. It has been a long time since they have experienced the joy of watching a movie up on the big screen..
A dark theater is a place of escape, fantasy and whimsy, where for two hours one is transported to another place, day or time. Most people walk through the doorway, past the black satin curtains and head for the middle rows and the center seats…the best seats. But you are not “most” people. You are a tentative visitor, cautiously walking into the theater alone. You inch your way, slowly towards the first available seat…on the end. Your heart pounds as you near what has been a source of anxiety and intimidation for longer than you care to remember. You glance around to make sure no one is watching. They are not. Instead they sit ripping open their giant boxes of Goobers and Sno-Caps, shoving greasy hot popcorn into their mouths. They fiddle in their seats, checking their cellphones before the opening credits begin to roll. You pause looking at the red velvet seat and you can remember your last visit to this same theater almost 7 years ago. You squirm as you recall the embarrassment you suffered that night when you attempted to squeeze yourself into that empty seat. You shifted and struggled to the horrified look of your best friend who followed behind you as you fled, embarrassed, out of the auditorium.
Today, you are here for redemption…a revenge of sorts. You come alone…just in case, well just in case it happens again. You hover in front of the portentous seat, your heart pounding in your ears. You take a deep breath, close your eyes and sit. To your pleasant surprise you glide easily into the seat as you exhale madly. The tears well in your eyes as the big beautiful screen transforms into a kaleidoscope of Technicolor. You settle back into your chair and as the movie begins you smile, knowing inside that you will remember this movie for the rest of your life. The great adventure of the day was finding the courage to walk into the building….the movie…whatever it is, is just a bonus.
Fondly,
Alana Marie
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Hi
I started my journey at 244pound (111Kg) .... In May 19th 2014 my life changed I had gastric sleeve surgery & now 10 months later I am down a whopping 84 pounds (40Kg), I have never felt better my health has increased dramatically & I feel on top of the world, I still have around another 10 kg to lose but never the less I am feeling great.

I just hit 100 down this week so posting updated pics.
SO freaking happy with my results.
I love looking at everyone else's pics!
You all have helped inspire me to get where I am.
Hoping to lose a few more, but pretty darn happy where I am.
I've gone from size 22 to a 10/12.
Oh - I took these before pics just before starting the pre-op diet, but I was already a few pounds down from my highest a few months prior...

Cant believe it will be a year soon. I was sleeved on 3/28/2014 the day my hole life changed. I am only 4lbs from my goal and have lost 122lbs. This has been an amazing journey and I am so looking forward to the future. Hope everyone is doing well and reaching their goals.

Here my pics from beginning and 6 mos.
Here my pics from beginning and 6 mos.
Here my pics from beginning and 6 mos.
Here my pics from beginning and 6 mos.
Here my pics from beginning and 6 mos out.
Here my pics from beginning and 6 mos out.