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Seven Months Ago Today



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This is my first post here but I've really enjoyed reading everyone's posts so thought it was time to stop lurking!

I am 28 years old and live in Sydney, Australia. I had my surgery seven months ago today and I just can't believe how much my life has changed in that time.

My starting weight was 280 pounds and my goal was 165 pounds (to give me a healthy BMI). My surgeon said he would be happy if I got to 187 pounds. I am so pleased to report that as of today I am 152 pounds and still going down. The last time I weighed this much I was in sixth grade!! I am now fitting comfortably into an Australian size 8 (a US 4). I do however need to stop losing weight now as I'm starting to look a bit too thin and my boobs and hips are becoming a distant memory ;)

But most importantly I feel soooo healthy and happy. Pre op I was getting a Migraine every week, now I've only had one in the last seven months. My high blood pressure is gone (admittedly now it is too low), I can fit in an airplane seat comfortably, my feet don't hurt when I walk for more than half an hour and I feel normal for the first time in my life. Now I can look forward to the future and start planning a family with my wonderful husband (who despite eating my share of food has lost 40 pounds himself in this time).

In short, I couldn't be happier with my decision. It is obviously a personal decision for everyone, but for me it has been a dream come true. I was so so scared about having the operation and tried to convince myself I could lose the weight on my own (despite having failed many times at that before), but never thought the results would be this good.

So all in all, I am a very happy girl!

Good luck to everyone on your own sleeve experiences!

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sounds wonderful! I am seven months out as well. I know what you mean about feeling completely different. While I havent gotten to my personal goal of 150, I reached my surgeons goal for me of 200 pounds, and passed that just yesterday! horay! I hope to be where you are at soon of worrying about losing to much weight ...haha

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OOHHH that is so wonderful!! It really gives me hope and encouragement! Good job!!

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Way to go Kato!

Wondering who you had your surgery with?

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I'm six days away from 7 months, and I agree that it has been totally life-changing! :) Congrats to you for meeting and exceeding both your surgeon's goal and your personal goal! :) Isn't it wonderful that hubby has lost weight as well!?!?

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Such an inspiration! Congrats!

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Good for you! You are right! This Sleeve is the best!

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Wow! Your story is really inspirational - congratulations!

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Congrats! Way to go!

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Absolutely fantastic weight loss! What has your diet been like? Do you eat a certain number of calories? Work out? Give us your tips, girl!

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