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6 mon before and after photos. 79 lbs

WLJourneyJ

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WLJourneyJ    89

WLJourneyJ
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I couldn't be happier with my decision to have a sleeve. Dr Kelly was great and I was a 2xl size 20 gulp going in. Just before Christmas I was shopping and Went into express. I grabbed size large ( I was happy to not be an Xl ) and went in dressing room. They were too big. Had to send husband to get size medium!

My hair has to be cut but is falling out less now. And sometime is hard at parties because I love a good martini and there is not room for both martini and food. But It's a small price to pay.

Anyone thinking about the surgery or on the fence it's great. No regrets :)

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FatFreeMe    37

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Wow, you look amazing!!! Congratulations on your success! I was on the fence but am leaning more and more to getting it done. You're inspiring :)

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chitowngirl    884

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Wow you look great!!! Keep up the good work.

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taralynneRN59    20

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You are an inspiration!!!

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aonthehill    3

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Wow!!! I'm one of those thinking about the surgery. Posts like this really help me in my decision. You look amazing! Congrats! Keep it up:)

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WLJourneyJ    89

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Thanks all. The first month was rough and I had moments of wtf did I do to my body The scale was dropping fast but i didn't see it in my clothes that much. Then someone pointed out that from a size 20 to size 18 it's like 3inch difference where from a size 12 to size 10

Is like 1" it's totally true too. But when I did my 1 mo photos ( see attached) I could seeeeee a difference Already So I took before and after photos each month. ( see a few)

The other thing is I went ferocious on my closet. Everything that didn't fit ( too big or unflattering) for dumped. Seriously huge piles of clothes. 4-5 rubber made bins at a time to goodwill. I have far less clothes now and it's fine. I'll need more but am still losing fast but it keeps me motivated.

And I'm starting to enjoy working out. It's way easier now that I'm

Not carrying around the equivalent of a giant bag if dog food strapped to my body

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hm734    228

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Joy you look FANTASTIC! We were sleeved around the same time, and I have enjoyed watching your success. Way to go girl!!

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annabelle    76

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wow thanks for sharing your photos, i was ment to be having my sleeve this month but an error in admin im now not having it till april and this morning i was feeling a bit low but seeing your photos i know im doing the right thing so thanks for sharing

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saudisleeve    21

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Wow very impressed. Hopefully I can do the same. I must remember to keep taking photos. Thanks

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fredlexky    2

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Congrats... You look great.

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jen1211    203

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Wow, congrat's! You look amazing! I love love love before and afters (and durings too)

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danyelleb    386

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Way to go! U look terrific. Congrats!

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FeeIsMe2    508

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Wow, congrats you look awesome!

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dtay13    4

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You look great! I am 3 1/2 weeks after surgery and I am in a major stall...haven't lost anything in about 5 - 6 days....did you hit stalls like this?

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