Hey Sleeve Family,

I know ive been missing in action lately but with holidays, a new job, wedding planning, working and going to school full time my time is so much shorter! I did not forget to update you all with pictures! I still love each of you, I have just been so busy- I will try to peek back in here at least once a week. I have been attending my monthly support group meetings (which I am enjoying)!

I was sleeve on 9/15/09 for those that dont know. I started out around 248 lbs, as of this morning, I weigh 188 lbs! Woo-Hoo! (The guy in the photos is my future husband). I am still about 40 lbs away from goal (I think)

I hope everyone is doing great!

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By the way Shanda, thank you for mentioning theCityDoll - I really like the format of actually watching her journey.

Shanda,

You look tremendous! Wow, what a lucky fellow - you are just beautiful.

Looks like 2010 are when your dreams begin!

Congrats!

Barb

Shanda you look AMAZING. You are doing so well. Keep it up. It's pretty cool that you started just about the same weight as I did, just 6 weeks later. Looking back at my weight tracker, I was right about the same (180) at 4 months post op too. It really works, it just works.

You are going to make a beautiful bride. Can't wait to see those pictures.

Thanks you look GREAT too Linda! I will post wedding pics!

Shanda,

You look tremendous! Wow, what a lucky fellow - you are just beautiful.

Looks like 2010 are when your dreams begin!

Congrats!

Barb

Thanks Barbann, congrats on having the sleeve-you will enjoy all that it has to offer! 2010 is all of our year!

By the way Shanda, thank you for mentioning theCityDoll - I really like the format of actually watching her journey.

Great, you will enjoy seeing the video posts of her update. Another one that I watched was Kellawanda. I dont know if she is on this site but she posts alot on ObesityHelp.com.

You will enjoy the sleeve, im so amazed @ how im progressing...I know some people have lost 100 lbs by now but Im satisfied. At this rate I should be @ goal by May 1st, 2010 (which is my wedding day).

You can always ask any of us on this site if you have questions!

Shanda, your pictures are stunning. What a beautiful couple you are. I love seeing your pictures at 4 months because they are so inspirational. Just reading "I'm free" says it all. Thanks for thinking of us and coming to post!

Thanks! I do feel very free and so will you!

Shanda - You are looking GREAT girl - the pictures are great and you look so happy - and your future husband is one very lucky man - you two make a great looking couple. Thanks for the update and keep up the GREAT work and keep us posted. DEFINITELY want to see wedding pics!

Thanks for your kind words Vegas, I look at you as a sleeve big sister. You really helped me during pre-op and offered personal support! I will certaintly post wedding pictures in May! Hopefully, I will be @ goal by then (that will make it so much sweeter)......:hurray:

I will check back as often as I can but this school/work (both full time) keeps me busy. The Future Hubby is in school as well so we are both always doing school work! We are both in graduate school-so we are pretty compatible right now. lol

I hope you are having a great 2010......

You look fabulous! Thanks for the update. When is the wedding?

Whoa! You are a stunning woman!

You look amazing!!! Glad to hear you are doing well.

Shanda,

Wow, you are so beautiful...I know that you will be an awesome bride. Best of luck to you and your fiance! Looking forward to wedding pictures!

Great Job!! Thank you for posting pictures..GORGEOUS!! .. You look so happy and congratulations on your upcoming wedding... what a great way to start a new life together for you to be feeling so wonderful!!

How did I miss this?

SHANDA! You are beautiful!!! OMG! you and your future hubby look so proud! Rightfully so I may add! You have such a wonderful glow! Keep up the great work lovie!

Thanks Alegna! You are looking hot yourself girl!!!!!!

Hey Sleeve Family,

I know ive been missing in action lately but with holidays, a new job, wedding planning, working and going to school full time my time is so much shorter! I did not forget to update you all with pictures! I still love each of you, I have just been so busy- I will try to peek back in here at least once a week. I have been attending my monthly support group meetings (which I am enjoying)!

I was sleeve on 9/15/09 for those that dont know. I started out around 248 lbs, as of this morning, I weigh 188 lbs! Woo-Hoo! (The guy in the photos is my future husband). I am still about 40 lbs away from goal (I think)

I hope everyone is doing great!

Shonda,

You look great, what an inspiration. You had surgery on my birthday!! I'm scheduled for surgery on June 11th - I cannot wait!! I'll attend the seminar on April 6th!! I'm ready to get this show on the road. Watching all y'all keep me so "up" and so motivated!!! Keep up the good work, and your fiancee is a cutie!!