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All you newbies are rockin, I am glad you are doing so well. I also use clothes as a better tracker than the scale. I was excited w/ my weight loss after one month and felt so much happier, prettier. At 3 months I was over the top and coming up on 6 months I am just stunned to be shrinking so nicely!!! Enjoy

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Wow! I can relate to your story so much!! I'm so happy for you!! I can't wait to be sleeved so I can join everyone on this amazing journey! :-)

Sheena

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Thanks CurvyJ! I can't wait to meet her either. She better not come out kicking and screaming! Just kidding! She will be just fine! And so will I! This liquid diet is getting easier to handle too. 11 days to go!! ????????????????

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I named mine "Mama" cuz she seems to run things...lol She was born 12/5... started out at 340... did the 6 mth (which turned into 8 mths) plan for BCBS... at first consult with the surgeon, I was at 320... day of surgery, I was 304.5... I was so excited when I left the 3's and came to the 2's...I am trying to adjust to this new way of eating and to this new body...I wish you well on your journey... and yes... pretty soon, those pants will fit!

God bless!

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I am just over one month out from VSG surgery and I really couldn't be happier! Jelly (my sleeve) and I get along famously. I treat her well and she helps me out. I have no issues with any foods at all so far. Everything goes down and stays down and I don't get sick from anything. I only had one incident of vomiting because I was mindlessly eating. Jelly let me know she didn't appreciate that and I've had to concentrate on measuring my portions and recognizing when I am DONE' date=' not when I am FULL. I never want to leave the decision up to my sleeve as to when I am done eating. When I am done, I am DONE and I push the plate away.

Like most people here I have struggled with my weight for most of my life. I don't remember ever being thin. My weight has been a huge source of sadness and depression for me-- I just didn't feel like I was worth being loved and my life was a waste. If I hadn't have had the surgery, I don't even know what my state of mind would be right now. I felt like it was hopeless--- lose 30lbs, see a pic of myself-- I'm still fat, WTF! Then lose NOTHING else despite working hard, get frustrated, give up, regain those 30 lbs AND THEN SOME.

Pre surgery I went from 273 to 250. Since surgery I've dropped almost 20lbs and countless inches. I am down from a tight 22 to an 18 on the bottom and 14/16 on top. I haven't seen the numbers I see on the scale in YEARS. I haven't felt this good or this small or this attractive in years. Taking the step and pushing myself through the process was the best best BEST thing I could have ever done for myself.

If you're on the verge, stick with the process. It's SO worth it. Life is better on the other side. ;)

I'm posting a couple of pics. The orange shirt was at my heaviest, the 270's. The green shirt was last Friday, my 4 week update! What a difference.

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I like the name of ur sleeve...so cute and its a smart way to look at ur new life...ur sleeve is ur friend and protector in a way. Ur looking great already..congrats!

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Aw I love Mama! :wub:

Thank You SleeveEvangelist! Gotta pay it forward and pass it on!

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I like mama too! Maybe I will change her name after I see how she is treating me....and maybe it will be mans name after all!! ;)

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Congratulations! You look great. I LOVE reading stories like yours, it keeps me going. Sometimes the scale does not move, but the clothes sizes change?!?!?!? So I go with the clothes.

I love that you named your sleeve. I am naming mine Miss Vivian - after the character Julia Roberts played in "Pretty Woman" !!!

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Great job! Your story like many others here are a great inspiration to keep on the right track and continue our journey. Good on you CurvyJ!

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I love that you named your sleeve. I am naming mine Miss Vivian - after the character Julia Roberts played in "Pretty Woman" !!!

I love it!!!

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I really appreciate the kind words of encouragement! Can't wait to be on losing side.

We are saving a space on for you on the "Losing Bench"! :D

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My sleeve won't be born until February 4 but I already named her Bella. Can't wait. Bought a beautiful crocheted top in size large tonight to work to fit in. Congrats to you. You're gorgeous girl!!

That is a Fantastic name for your sleeve, I wish I would of thought of that one! Best Wishes to you and a Safe Surgery!!

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Let us know what name you pick! And it doesn't have to be a girl's name. A gal on youtube named her sleeve Franklin. She said it was just like a man. LOL!

I decided to go with Bernice because it means "one who brings victory". So far, Bernice is living up to her name :)

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