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7 Months and Feeling Like a Success



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Hi Everyone,

I wanted to provide an update on my progress. I've been 100% happy with my sleeve. I converted from the band back in October 2010. I was banded in Jan 2010 at 200 lbs and only lost 15 lbs from that time untill October when I revised. I hated the band!

Weightloss with the sleeve has been effortless. Yes, I struggled with dumping and other weird side effects. I even had to have my gallbadder removed 6 weeks ago and now have diarhea, but you know what? I'd do it all again in a heart beat.

I went to Mexico and saw Dr. Rodriguez through BeLightWeight (or however they spell it).

The first few months I really focused on Protein first, etc, etc. but the past few months, I really just eat (AND DRINK) whatever I want. My weight loss has slowed down the last 2 months, but I still lose. I also haven't exercised much at all either. Just eating small portions. VERY small portions.

I'm now down to 128 and am fine with that. I'll maybe lose 10 more, as I'm only 5'3", but I'm in the normal range now, wearing sizes 1 - 4 and feeling generally pretty great.

I did lose some hair and it seems to hav stopped now, but again. Totally worth it.

I"m inlcuding some pictures of a yearly bus trip that I take with friends each year at the end of April. The first one is from last year, and the second one is a side view of me at this year's trip. I still couldn't beleive that was me when I saw the picture.

I'd be happy to answer any questions. YOU CAN DO THIS!

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Thank you both. I feel great!

I remember when I was deciding on the surgery (and during those tough first few weeks), the before and after photos and success stories really kept me focused and motivated.

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Wow, you look fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing photos. I am the same height, and I can't even imagine being that tiny. Congrats on the amazing weight loss!

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I don't know what is better to see...your genuine smile or your amazing weight loss. Way to be such a loser!

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I don't know what is better to see...your genuine smile or your amazing weight loss. Way to be such a loser!

Thank you, thank you.

You'll notice I have the same big, goofy, (drunken) smile in both pics - it is a party bus trip after all. But I guarantee, I'm MUCH happier in the second photo!

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You look sooooo amazing!!!! I am so inspired by how TEEENY TINY you are! Congratulations on all your success!

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You look sooooo amazing!!!! I am so inspired by how TEEENY TINY you are! Congratulations on all your success!

Thank you! Thank you!

It feels amazing! Did I ever, in my adult life think that someone would refer to me as "teeny tiny"? NO WAY! And I love it.

I've had men comment on how small I am, and even pick me up out of the blue and I'm always still in shock.

I still feel like the chubby girl and notice all the fat I still have to lose. It really does take your brain time to catch up to the old bod!

I really appreciate the positive comments though! I never thought I would get to this place (figured I'd be the ONE it wouldn't work for) and its finally here!

My advice to everyone? Just do it and Protein first!

xoxoxoxox

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You look great, thank you so much for sharing. Even after surgery it's good to get inspired now and then and remember where we are heading... It keeps me on track.

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WOW!! AMAZING!!! You look so great! You ARE tiny now!!! And look like you are having a blast! I hope to be called tiny some day :)

I also had surgery in Oct, the 4th, but have a little under 80 more pounds to lose! I cant wait to post pics like yours :)

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congradulations keep it up! i wonder how im going to be 6 months from now, its actually pretty exciting knowing i will probably be healthier and sexier =)

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Amazing, you look great. Thank you for sharing your photos. You truly look so happy in your photo. These are very inspiring.

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