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Hello everyone! I just thought I'd share an update since I had my 9-month follow up appointment last week.

My surgeon is very pleased with my progress so far. I've lost 109 pounds in 9 months, and he said that's awesome for a sleever to do in even 12 months! All my labs checked out great and I had a discussion with him about becoming pregnant after I reach goal. He's all for it. :confused1:

I'm kind of in a stall right now, but mostly because I haven't been exercising. I'm determined to lose as much as I can this summer while out of school, so I joined a gym this week and am excited about going to classes with friends.

The Dr said I would just have to concentrate on cardio and good food choices to get to goal.

I don't have my measurements with me right now, but here's what I do know:

Pre-op weight: 351, BMI 46.3

Current weight: 243, BMI 32.1

I'm 6'1" and my personal goal is to weigh 190 and I'm hopeful I will get there this year. My surgeon told me to just get to 210 and then decide if I want to lose any more, but I really want to see a 1 as the first number in my weight!

I am so happy with my sleeve. It has improved my attitude, my marriage, and it's just been the best decision I've made for myself in my 32 years of life.

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That is amazing!! Congratulations on your awesome success!

What kind of exercise have you done throughout these 9 months?

How much can you eat now as opposed to the first month or so?

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Great job! I know you are smiling from ear to ear!!!!

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That is amazing!! Congratulations on your awesome success!

What kind of exercise have you done throughout these 9 months?

How much can you eat now as opposed to the first month or so?

I mostly have been exercising at home. Until this week, I was not a member of a gym (just started group fitness yesterday), so I did a lot of walking/jogging with my dog outside. I also did some DVD workouts...Zumba (way fun), Jillian Michaels (I have 3 of hers), and that's about it. Now I'm going to the gym and yesterday I worked harder in class than I ever did on my own at home.

I feel like I can eat A LOT more than I did right after surgery. But, I eat between 4-5 oz now depending on what it is I'm eating.

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I second the photos request :thumbup: I think it's great how well you are doing and you have the right attitude... planning to do what you need to do to get to goal. Congrats, you are truly a success.

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You're so awesome ! ! ! I love your determination, and attitude. We need new pictures woman. . .
You are too sweet! I don't have any recent pics, but let me see if I can find something. Since I haven't lost but about 2 pounds in the past few weeks, I think I might have something....I will post something new to my album in a few.

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