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Wow! Wait.....let me try to close my mouth.....Wow! Breekahouse you look AMAZING. Not a sucess story yet....are you kidding! You are a success story with a whole lot of sass added to it. I am still waiting for my approval dangit....That's it ...somebody give me a spoon or a knife ...I will do this myself.....I can't wait any longer...I am ready NOW.:lol:

Thanks Lady!! You'll be approved in no time and you are going to ROCK IT!!

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You look absolutely stunning and VERY skinny :D Congratulations on all your success!! You're an inspiration to the rest of us! :)

**blushing** skinny, me?!?! I've been hearing that a lot lately and I love it! Thank you!!

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Wow, what a change! You lost 20 years, too!

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My goodness…….you don't look like the same person. If someone gave me your old pic and asked me to select the new you in a lineup, I'm not sure I'd be able to. CONGRATULATIONS

That is exactly my thoughts! Totally different person in the after picture. WOW! Congrats on your surgiversary, you look fantastic!

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Wouldnt consisder myself a success story yet, but here goes.....

I had surgery on 3/15/10. The surgery literally saved my life. There are times when I still see 342lbs when I look in the mirror, but then there are times when I will catch my reflection and say “damn, I’m skinny!”. Is that weird?

Anyhoo, a year later, I still have great restriction. Some days more than others. I can usually pack in 2-3 oz of dense Protein plus about 1-2oz of veggies in one sitting. 5oz max (meat and veggie) at one time. My hunger hasn’t really returned, I just get an empty feeling in my belly, though cravings have come back and usually attack me around my TOM. Too much sugar makes me sick and if I don’t get enough liquids and Protein in, I will stall. I haven’t really exercised all that much in the past year. Practically not at all. I probably would be at goal if I had. I did recently buy a bike and as soon as the weather breaks, I will be taking up cycling and running. I am planning on doing a 5k in September.

Life is better and I am looking forward to the future! To those on the fence about having wls; just do it! it will change your life.

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What do you mean not a success story? girl I strive to be YOU!!

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Wouldnt consisder myself a success story yet, but here goes.....

I had surgery on 3/15/10. The surgery literally saved my life. There are times when I still see 342lbs when I look in the mirror, but then there are times when I will catch my reflection and say “damn, I’m skinny!”. Is that weird?

Anyhoo, a year later, I still have great restriction. Some days more than others. I can usually pack in 2-3 oz of dense Protein plus about 1-2oz of veggies in one sitting. 5oz max (meat and veggie) at one time. My hunger hasn’t really returned, I just get an empty feeling in my belly, though cravings have come back and usually attack me around my TOM. Too much sugar makes me sick and if I don’t get enough liquids and Protein in, I will stall. I haven’t really exercised all that much in the past year. Practically not at all. I probably would be at goal if I had. I did recently buy a bike and as soon as the weather breaks, I will be taking up cycling and running. I am planning on doing a 5k in September.

Life is better and I am looking forward to the future! To those on the fence about having wls; just do it! it will change your life.

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Literally in tears right now... Im the same weight as your starting.. and i want VSG so badddd....Im so very happy for you! I know this can work for me just as it has for you... How i'll get the money for the surgery? who knows... but i will keep on pressing forward.. You're an inspiration to me... Good job!!

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Literally in tears right now... Im the same weight as your starting.. and i want VSG so badddd....Im so very happy for you! I know this can work for me just as it has for you... How i'll get the money for the surgery? who knows... but i will keep on pressing forward.. You're an inspiration to me... Good job!!

Awww, sweetie! Thanks. It can be done. If I can do it, anyone can. I pray that you find a way to have the surgery. Its the best decision I have ever made for myself.

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What do you mean not a success story? girl I strive to be YOU!!

Thank you so much! I still have a little ways to go. AND, i am still working to become consistently active. When I've gotten off another 40lbs and I exercise at least 4 times a week I will feel more comfortable consisering myself a success. I am still so VERY lazy!

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<br />Thank you so much! I still have a little ways to go. AND, i am still working to become consistently active. When I've gotten off another 40lbs and I exercise at least 4 times a week I will feel more comfortable consisering myself a success. I am still so VERY lazy!<br />
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I take (belly) dance classes twice a week... its so fun! I walk two days a week and I noticed my gym is adding a Tango class soon... I think I will try that too....I DON'T WANT TO STOP! When you find what you love, you will be on it too.

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Great job! You look fantastic!

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WOW! You look outstanding, keep up the good work

Hello, My name is Yolanda, wanted to say u look AWESOME! My first time really commenting on this site...anyway, tomorrow will be one month post op for me. I have tons of questions I need answered. I feel like I'm not losing enough and want to know what I'm doing wrong. Please help. My email address is yomaddy10@gmail.com I would really appreciate any advice u can give to me. Thanks, Yolanda :D

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