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Hey Guys :)

I'm now just over two weeks and I have the following points to note:

  • I'm down two sizes already!
  • I went for lunch today and was totally satisfied on about a quarter of a starter portion of prawns and avocado!
  • I'm all of a sudden interested in clothes and shoes again!
  • I've started to wear lipstick again!
  • My spots are clearing up!
  • I splashed out on some posh body firming moisturiser!
  • I no longer have a nap during the day whenever I can!
  • I'm smiling more!

And the biggest and most wonderful change of all - I feel at peace :biggrin0:

I no longer feel like I am constantly fighting against my urges and cravings. I don't feel like my body and my brain are having a tug of war. I no longer feel angry and bitter about my weight. I feel wonderful!

:thumbup::001_wub::biggrin0::lol0::thumbup:

Hooray for the sleeve! I hope some of you share the same happiness now or with time. xxxxx

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Yayyy my friend! I'm soo happpy for you! We're back to work on Monday : )

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SOOO happy for you!!! I am 15 days and this week was sooooo much better! I was starting to get worried about myself!!! I still have one more week of liquid :biggrin0: My Dr. makes us do 3 weeks post op, but I am soo looking forward to mushies!!!! It is such a great feeling to wake up and feel that dark cloud gone!!! Congrats & I'm right there with ya!!! :)))

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Congratulations! May you get smaller and healthier every day.

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Yayyy my friend! I'm soo happpy for you! We're back to work on Monday : )

Whoopeee! I know! I'm actually really looking forward to it. My Mum thinks they will all notice my weight loss cos they haven't seen me for a few weeks.

How you feeling about going back? Up to it? xxxxx

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SOOO happy for you!!! I am 15 days and this week was sooooo much better! I was starting to get worried about myself!!! I still have one more week of liquid :biggrin0: My Dr. makes us do 3 weeks post op, but I am soo looking forward to mushies!!!! It is such a great feeling to wake up and feel that dark cloud gone!!! Congrats & I'm right there with ya!!! :biggrin0:))

Heyyyy KKB!

I can't imagine how it must be to have the liquid diet for so long. I feel sorry for you. :001_wub: But you're nearly there. Only a week til you can bring on tha mush! :)

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That is so awesome! Congratulations!! =)

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This made me smile, and get a little misty. I'm only 3 days out, but I can feel myself gearing up for a similar post. I'm SO excited for you!

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Thats great news! I cant wait to there with you..on the loser side:thumbup1:

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Thanks everyone!!!

Vixen: I'm glad it all went well, you'll be feeling fabulous before you know it!

HumptyDumpty: There's a space on the bench with your name on it honey!

xxxx

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Great news Two! I'm so happy to hear you are feeling better. Isn't it amazing how all of a sudden you go from blah to wonderful! Have a great first day back at work!

AniO

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Thank you for sharing that with us...im eleven days away and feeling a little nervous. You just reminded me of all the reason I want to do this surgery. Heres to continued success! Joining you soon!

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I had another great moment today!!

The guys in my office do a weekly run to the bakery on the corner. In the past I have always accepted a cake, eaten it, then felt guilty for the rest of the day, OR I would have tried to be good and said "no thanks", then sulked for the rest of the day because I felt deprived.

However, today was the first time EVER that I said "nothing for me thanks" and actually meant it! I didn't want anything, and didn't feel angry and bitter watching everyone eating theirs when they arrived.

This tool is such a blessing. I hope I never take it for granted.

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Brilliant, sounds like it's all going well.

Jane x

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