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Not really a lot to report to be honest, I just wanted to share some pics.

I'm 13 months out, and life is just kind of taking over. I've been maintaining now for a couple of months. I essentially have to graze to not lose. I still can't wrap my head around it, but hey, I'll take it. Life is not good, it's fabulous. I pretty much forget that I've had surgery. I just kind of go about my days, eat when my body tells me to, and I have lost that desire to eat huge amounts. I still love food, I still love to eat, and I don't think that will ever change.

Making choices is more difficult now. I can eat more, but not huge amounts still. Max 8oz on mushy stuff, 3-5oz on meats. chips, crackers, junk food, all that lovely stuff, goes right down, and have little to zero issues with any of it.

In May, I had some clothes tailored, my ball gown, a couple of shirts, a skirt, and I had held on to one of my favorite fat shirts. I tried it on one day, and realized it was now perfect for a dress. She took it in 4 inches on each side, and tried to taper it as much as she could without it becoming too short.

I love it, and never would wear leggings before surgery. I felt my legs looked like little sausages shoved in a tiny casing.

No more sausage link legs, and a world of fabulous discoveries.

No before pic this time. I've posted that horrid thing enough.

Before size 22/24W to a size 4 ! ! !

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UGH, I hate when my phone freaks on the coloring. Sorry for the distorted side view.

And, here's the tag to the shirt. As you can see, it's my previous size. I used to wear this with slacks, and a cropped blazer. It was that clingy shirt that I loved, but hated because it stuck to my fat rolls.

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Cheers to all of you. Thanks for being part of my journey.

If you're riding the fence about this surgery, get off the fence, and do it. You won't regret it.

For those that are just starting, or a few months out, do NOT give up. Stick with it, and you will love the results.

Edited by Tiffykins

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Huge Congratulations Tiffykins!! Thank you so much for posting this. I am on day 4 of my liquid diet and I am struggling.. this afternoon was better I actually forgot about anything relating to food for a couple hours! : ) it is really great to see your progress and all of the advice you post on the forum. Thank you for being so supportive and honest. I wish you continued success!!!

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You look AWESOME!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

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You look amazing! I wish I could see the before pictures, I have read your story several times and you are truly an inspiration!

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You continue to amaze me with all of your ideas and suggestions! I LOVE the whole idea of making your fat clothes look AMAZING on your tiny body! Good thinking and Great job! You look fantastic! :-)

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Tiffy I hope you NEVER stop posting!!! I am sure all this talking about it gets old for you by now but you are such an inspiration to sooo many people!!

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Tiff, you ROCK darlin'!!! You are such an inspiration to us all! Congrats, congrats and congrats! Still hoping to see you here in the Keys some time this year!

Cheers again,

C

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Tiffy, what a GREAT idea as a way to reuse your old shirt. I have one I love that I really don't want to get rid of so maybe I will save it and do the same thing. So smart.

You look great.... so wonderful for you!! I appreciate your sentiments at the end. I'm at 7 weeks and I have felt discouraged lately. The first month went so well (-37 lbs) and the 2nd month I've only lost 4 more (in 3 weeks) despite lots of exercise and good food choices. I am feeling that old familiar struggle that I have always felt. I hoped I wouldn't feel that way with surgery, but it feels the same... I work so hard and don't get anything. I know i may just be stalling but it has really gotten me down a little. I'm ready for things to get moving again. I'll try to take your words to heart and not give up hope.

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Thanks for posting the pictures, Tiffy! Honestly, it's hard to even think you had a weight problem when I look at you now!

Recently, I've been wishing I knew how to sew! All those perfectly good fat clothes going to goodwill!

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