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Congratulations! I'm from NJ too. I had my surgery at Morristown Memorial Hospital. I'm 3mths post-op and down 64lbs. My starting weight was 448 and now I'm 384.

What is your goal weight? I can eat anything now. Don't know why but I don't do well with eggs. I'm cool with that! What kind of Protein are you drinking?

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Hey phat diva! Im using syntha 6 the chocolate which when I was on pre op, I had to do a double check on the label. It taste just like quick! I find it a bit too sweet now though, must be my taste changing! As far as a goal weight, I cant really wrap my head around a weight, as it seemed so impposible before. I remember saying my goal was 400lbs, which I almost hit pre op. Then I went to 300, now Im guessing 280. That might be still too high but I guess the notion of me saying 220 or even 250 is so insane!

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Congratulations! I'm from NJ too. I had my surgery at Morristown Memorial Hospital. I'm 3mths post-op and down 64lbs. My starting weight was 448 and now I'm 384.

What is your goal weight? I can eat anything now. Don't know why but I don't do well with eggs. I'm cool with that! What kind of Protein are you drinking?

Exactly the same, before surgery 320 lbs now 215 lbs, i don't do well with eggs too haha im 8 months post op

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Hello Phil!!

First things first!! Congratulations on your sleeve and success so far!! :)

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your post and the detailed information. I am not yet sleeved, but working on the process of 20lbs weight loss prior to surgery. I got a Precor elliptical yesterday. I worked my rear off!!

Wishing you wellness,

Sannah

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Sannah, awesome profile picture. Have you started your pre op because thats when most of the weight came flying off ! Did your doctor pick 20lbs or did you pick that number yourself?

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Sannah' date=' awesome profile picture. Have you started your pre op because thats when most of the weight came flying off ! Did your doctor pick 20lbs or did you pick that number yourself?[/quote']

Thanks!!! banana phone!! :) working on pre op!! Doctor said between 15-20, but 20 is best!!

I have an insurance medically supervised weight loss of 6 month. Two more months to go, doc sai loose this 20 now. Then a 3 day liquid diet right before surgery.

Any tips?

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Welcome Phillip thanks for sharing your story! I'm in the process of everything and will get my date in a few weeks- excited! I love reading everyones stories, especially fellow 'heavy weights' lol. Your doing great so far!

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Congratulations!!!! I started at 489 lbs and currently at 263. Life is so much better!!! Thank you for sharing and cant wait to hear about your conitunued weight loss.

Joe

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Awesome story. Congrats. Welcome to your new life. This is a great place for info and support.

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Congratulations! Welcome to the other side! Enjoy the ride....

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I remember saying my goal was 400lbs, which I almost hit pre op. Then I went to 300, now Im guessing 280. That might be still too high but I guess the notion of me saying 220 or even 250 is so insane!

Great job on the weight loss before surgery and now comes the rest of the journey. Yes, you can get way down there. Just set small goals and chip away till they add up to the total big loss. It can be done and I believe because I am in the same boat. Good luck and keep us posted.

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Congrats PHILLIP GREAT JOB

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Good job Phillip !!!! Keep setting your goals and you'll keep meeting them ..

God bless.

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Great story. I too started my journey being over 500 pounds. Welcome to the club and good luck.

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Congrats and welcome to the losers bench :) Check out the NJ GROUP of you haven't already! Also, RWJ Hamilton or NB?

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