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Hey Everyone!

I almost forgot to make a "five months out" post! I figured out how to put pictures side by side on my computer and it wasn't until I looked at the pictures side by side that I thought WOW. I barely recognize the person in the pictures five months ago.

My life has been given back to me. I just turned 23 a couple of weeks ago and am very happy with where I am in life. I started my full-time internship for occupational therapy the day after my birthday and I feel like I have way more confidence than I had in my previous internships. I feel healthy and energized when I go to work. I really think getting this surgery was the best decision I could have made for myself. My weight loss is slowing down, but I am still losing a couple pounds here and there. I would love to get to 130, but I am happy with where I am now too :) Time will tell! I hope everyone else is loving their sleeve as much as I am :) Wishing everyone well!

Date of Surgery: August 22, 2012

Height: 5'3

Starting Weight: 231

Current Weight: 148

Down 83 pounds total today!

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You look so beautiful! Congrats on your weight loss and internship!

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You look awesome!!! And I'm so happy for you. It sounds like life is going a great direction for you. Congratulations :)

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Such an inspiration! Great job!

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Congrats on the internship and the weight loss! You look Awesome and you can tell by the pics that you feel better and more confident about everything. It's nice to hear the good, happy stories on here, keep up the good work!

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Great Job!!!

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You look awesome! I was about the same starting weight 4 months before surgery

Now I am down to 194 and counting. Thanks for sharing:)

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You look wonderful and healthy!

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Gorgeous!! Congrats! I hope to have as much success!

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soooo pretty

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You look great girl..Congrats

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That's wonderful progress!! And you look so happy too.

Congratulations on everything.

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Wow you look awesome!

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