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Before/After Pictures - 5 months out!
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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!