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Hooorrayyyy!!! I'm 9 months post op!!! Life's better than ever, and I'm happier than ever too. What's to say - there's not one thing I can say that hasn't improved in my life. My health is scary fantastic and I can do things I haven't been able to do in 20 something years...

I did take some new photos for my 9th month post op (check my photo gallery). Yay!! 9 months out -- WOW!!!!!!!

So I was 281 Lbs at the start of my pre op diet. I was 272 on surgery day. On my last weigh in I was 191 Lbs!!

My largest sizes I wore was a VERY tight 28W and 3-4X tops. On surgery day I was wearing 24W and 1-2X tops. Today I can fit into sizes ranging from 8's and all the way up to 14's. 14's are my max though, anything larger is simply too big. I am almost out of 14's though and I have to wear them with belts. I just don't want to give them up!

My largest bra size ever was a 44D and I was wearing 40D on surgery day. Today I wear a 34C.

Panties, largest ever were 13's!!!! On surgery day (iirc) I was wearing 10's. Today I wear a 6.

My ring size largest ever was a 9. On surgery day I was wearing 8.5. Today I wear a 5.5.

All that said, I actually have not been feeling too good lately. Every time I eat I feel kinda nauseated and just... blahhh... So I read my post op instructions because it's been awhile. I guess I don't remember seeing it before but Dr. A suggests if you're feeling like that after every meal it's best to go back and do one day of Clear liquids. So I put my dinner aside after feeling sick after about 5 bites. I pulled out my powders? utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury chicken Soup and heated me up a mug. It was delicious and it made me feel so much better. So from the rest of today I'll just drink Water. And I'll finish it off by doing Clear Liquids tomorrow. After that I'll do full liquids on Tuesday. Then hopefully by Wednesday my stomach will be feeling much better.

Who knows, but something I must have eaten did upset my stomach. I've been eating more beef and pork actually the last few days and seeing I don't really eat those, that might be the reason. Ever since, every time I eat anything I can only eat a few bites and then I'm feeling yucky. :(So, it's back to square one! Not because I want to but because I HAVE to. That's the only way I'll do those liquids... LOL

Anyway here are the progress photos right now.

Highest ever, 330 Lbs:

Me barely 3 months ago, March 2011:

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And me today, with 26 Lbs until goal!!!! (Taking pics is a lot more fun now... LOL :) ):

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Congratulations Irene!! You simply look fantastic! You have the most beautiful face and look at those arms!! OMG, how skinny they are! I'm so happy for you, Irene!! I sure hope to be following in your foot steps at 9months post-op! WTG!!!!!

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Hey Stacy, you're already doing amazing things!!! I have total faith you will be here and if not sooner. Whoohooo!!!! :D

Thanks Kelly!!! I hope to meet you very soon... that will be so nice!

Whoops one thing I forgot to mention is that I'm within pounds of being out of obese and moving into overweight. Yeahhh!!! What a great great thing this sleeve is!!!!

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Diva you are looking so hot!!!!! Doesnt even look like you should lose anymore. Keep on rocking that sleeve. Thanks for the heads up on the queezy feeling and going back to liquids.

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Yey for the DIVA!! Great pics my lovely!! You look amazing! xx

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Congrats Irene! You look amazing!

Thanks for sharing your journey with all of us. You have really helped me through more than one rough spot.

Lynda

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You look AMAZING!!! You have really worked your sleeve girl! I just want to tell you how much I love reading your posts! Always very inspiring!!! Good luck to you as you work on those last few pounds!:D

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191!! WHAT A VICTORY!!! U are a true inspiration!! I wish I can look half as gorgeous as u look in my 191s!!

you are a dedicated person who spread positive energy around u!! Great things must happen to ppl like u:) I Wish u wellness and happiness through out ur life! and I will never forget that u offered me a lot of helping hands when I came here, I was actually confused how many hands u do have:P u were such a great help! to everyone! but u look u just own a tiny pair now!! KUDOS AND WOHOOOO!!:) XOX

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Amazing results! I am so glad for you and hope you do feel better. You can't see it but I'm doing the happy dance for you!!!

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Thank you all sooo much! You are all like my online family and I really thoroughly enjoy coming here and telling my story and reading all of yours as well. I really struggled so much and for so long, and I received this INCREDIBLE AMAZING tool that has helped me to achieve the one thing I've worked for, literally for DECADES!!! It was my second time around as far as weight loss surgeries go, so you can imagine my trepidation in taking it on. I'm ever so glad I did, best thing I've EVER DONE for myself!!

Thanks for checking in on me. The post op instructions said 48 hours of liquids. I've done a full 24 hours and wanted to see how my sleeve would react to a little bit of chicken noodles Soup an hour ago. It went down really well and I felt good. So, I prepared myself a little half sandwich and even though I only at about 2/3rds of it, it also settled down well. The meat and bread was really soft and I only added some mayo, no lettuce or anything like that. It was good and yummy and I don't feel sick at all! So... I guess when that happens to me I can just do a few days of fluids and I should be fine after.

The nauseated feelings really began after having sausage and pancakes for Breakfast on Friday I noticed. I tried to trace it back exactly and that's where it started. However instead of taking it easy I still ate some steak the other night for dinner and I know my stomach doesn't like beef, never really has. I'm sure that was the reason for me feeling sick, but regardless I'm much better now. I still intend to really take it easy for a few days and not eat anything my stomach can't tolerate or anything with too much fat. My stomach really hates anything overly carby or with too much fat. Ohhh sweet sorrow huh??? LOL :lol:

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You look fantastic DIVA!!! So proud of you! You are so skinny lol! Inspirational!!!!

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Diva

You inspire me! YOu have no idea how you inspire so many! Thank you for your positive attitude and sharing your personal story. I love following your journey! Goal is within your reach!

Kim

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