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6 months today...before and afterWell in a few hours here on the west coast it will be the 18th and that will make it 6 months since surgery for me. E

RaiderRob

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RaiderRob    3

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Today is 6 months since surgery for me. Everything has went pretty damn smooth so far. No complications, no insanity, just nice easy weightloss...thank god. I'm now off all meds (diabetes, high BP, Cholestorol) and I feel much better. In my before pic I was wearing a 3x sweater and size 48 jeans. In my photo from today 1x top and 38 jeans..Some days I look in the mirror and see the old me, and some are a little easier. I think I've always kinda pictured myself as the really big guy even when I wasn't close to that weight..I'm not sure what goal weight I really have, I just want to keep doing what I'm doing and when my body is ready to stop I will be happy. I've been going to the gym 2-3 days a week, and have regained some muscle and strength that I have lost through the years of my lazy life style. If you are on the fence about surgery feel free to hit me up with any questions because I would love to help anybody find the happiness that I have found being freed from all of this excess weight.

High Weight 380? Surgery weight 363 Goal 190ish...Current 5'11 250lbs

Tonight @ 250lbs

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Loooou    30

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WOW WOW WOW!! u remind me of a friend of mine so much who I convinced to go for the surgery and NOW HE IS FEELING THE SAME AS U DO!! as if I am hearing him talking! he feels so great and his surgery went so smooth but sometimes he still see himself as the old one, I told him today to just try one of his old pants and stand infront of a mirror and he called me back so amazed how it changed his self image in his mind, he couldnt believe how the pants are falling off, and he started realizing his victory and counting his changes,like how he has to pierce his belt by the day lol, and we recalled our huge dining out and how much we used to eat and now we cant but still happy!

U have come so far and u truly worked hard with all the exercise and muscels growing inside! I am sorry for my long story but am truly inspired with ur progress and hope u reach wherever makes u comfortable:)

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KellyL    173

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Wow, you have done so well, congrats on all your success!! You look really great, thanks for sharing the before/after pics, I love seeing them and they're so inspiring!! I'm so happy for you!

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mina    27

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well done!!! It does take a while to really see the new you, pictures helps a lot.. your mind will adjust.

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M2G    1,836

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Congratulations, you are doing an amazing job!!! My hubby is sleeved 6 months also and has lost about 60lbs. He is about 30lbs away from his ultimate goal (which ironically he just figured out won't put him in the "healthy" category with his BMI, but he is okay with that...he also is off all meds...yay!)

You are in the right mindset to just keep doing what you are doing and the rest will all fall into place. :cheer2:

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CT Fats    82

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Great job bro!

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Nichelle    21

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Wow, such an amazing transformation. Congratulations, you look great!

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Raine    170

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Well done indeed. :) You look fantastic. I know what you mean about seeing the "old" you sometimes. It still happens to me too.

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coops    1,790

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Woweeee....what a transformation... can I be cheeky??? Looks like you need to get some smaller clothes, even your current clothes are hanging off you!! What a great job! And congrat for getting off those meds too... well done! =]

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RaiderRob    3

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Woweeee....what a transformation... can I be cheeky??? Looks like you need to get some smaller clothes, even your current clothes are hanging off you!! What a great job! And congrat for getting off those meds too... well done! =]

Yeah I wish they made in between sizes like 37 or Large and a half because it always seems that I'm stuck between one or the other. I'm to self conscious to wear the size thats a bit to tight so most of the time I'm wearing my clothes a bit baggy. Thanks to everybody for the nice compliments.

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