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Hello! My name is Dottie and this is my first visit to this site. I was referred by a friend and I'm hoping to find a good source of information here. I had my VSG surgery on December 15, 2009. On surgery day I weighed 376. Today, I weight 255. So that's 121 lbs gone! I'm thrilled with that truly I am. I have however, been experiencing a stall lately. I've been tossing around a couple pounds since November. I try not to let it bother me, but some days that's easier said than done.

My highest recorded weight that I remember was 403 and I think that was back in 2007/8 thereabouts. I exercise 6 out of 7 days with 4 of those days spent on cardio and 3 spent on weight training. I eat Protein first and do my best with diet.

I look forward to sharing stories and milestones. What an exciting journey to gain life back!

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Hi and welcome Dottie. . . I had my surgery on Dec 29, 2009. . .just a few days after you. . . I've done excellently too just like you! I'm kicking around with the weight now as well. . . it has slowed down really really badly, but you know what i think? Good for me at least i lost the 150 lbs and am at goal for my WL surgeon. I would love to lose another 20 or 30 lbs. but highly doubt that will happen. . . that is ok for me at least i'm not 350 anymore! I'm living life well, and can actually do things i never could do before. . . I still have to get used to shopping in the mall verus the Roaman's catalogue though. . .can't get a hold of that yet. . . one day. . . I've gone from a snug 4XL to a L now and think that is great. . . anyhow keep posting and together we'll get there. . . PM me if you'd like as well. . . chat soon again!

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