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Surgery Was February 10, 2012. Successes Since Then...

Well, so far the biggest success I have had is getting below 300 pounds for the first time in 15 years! It happened 5 days ago, and was the BEST feeling! I had previously been 302-304 for a few days. I'm not sure how many because the scale was moved and lost for a few days lol. Then we found the scale and I weighed myself and I was 298! Woohooo! The next day I weighed myself again and was 296. I was sick for a couple days and didn't go visit my dad, where the scale is. Then today I went and weighed in at 293! It's been so long since I have been this weight, I dunno what to do with myself. So far I have lost 92 pounds since the day of surgery! And I'm just getting started! I have yet to need a fill, but I know it is coming.

My legs look sooo much smaller than they used to, and so do my arms. I have gone down 3 band sizes in my bra. No cup sizes, which is fine with me.

I can walk a LOT further than I used to be able to without getting winded or feeling sick or in tons of pain. I used to barely manage 10 steps before the leg/hip pain used to start. Now I can walk through Wally World no problem, and I walked around a walking track the other day with no problems. I still have to use a rider at walmart if it is terribly hot outside, but that is due to me having MS and heat issues, not the weight. I take my puppy out walking a couple times a day now, and actually enjoy it! I don't go to a Gym yet because I can't afford it, but I am keeping a lot more active than I used to.

I am smaller than my bf has ever seen me before, and he is constantly giving me compliments. So are my family. I only wish my mom could be here to see it. She passed away a little over a month after I had my band placed, and she was my biggest supporter. I know she is proud of me.

Just 8 more pounds and I will hit the 100 pounds lost mark! I am so thrilled and proud!

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  • Well done and keep up the good work Its amazing isnt it how us heavier models find that the loss of a few lbs can be the inspiration to lose the next few keep going next goal will be ' Onederland'

  • Sounds like you are doing great! Congratulations and keep up the awesome work

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Well done and keep up the good work :)

Its amazing isnt it how us heavier models find that the loss of a few lbs can be the inspiration to lose the next few :) keep going next goal will be ' Onederland' !!

Sounds like you are doing great! Congratulations and keep up the awesome work :)

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Thanks ladies! It feels great!

Congratulations !! :-)

Awesome, congrats to you!

congratualations that is so awsome. Its successes like your that keep me motivated.

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