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Good morning everyone! This morning I weighed 180!!!! When I started my pre-op diet in January, I was 237....surgery date was 2/4/13. Total loss is 57 SO EXCITING!!! Now get to enjoy losing the last 35lbs.

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Thanks everyone for the supporting words. I am discouraged. I just wish eating wasn't such an ordeal. I guess I should be thankful, but this set-up isn't good. I do need to talk to my MD. Unfortunately my insurance changed and now I am on the hook for everything essentially, with a new $8,000 deductible. Good luck to all and again, thanks.

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Richard: your health insurance deductible really sucks! But it won't cost you $8000 to call you Dr and tell him/her what is going on. Nor will it cost that much for an office visit. Also please try to get to a support group if you can. You sound very down and the support groups are usually free. you might get some helpful information. you got the surgery cuz you wanted better health but you still have to take charge of your health both physical and mental, even if it costs you some money to do so. Good health is priceless! Hang in there!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2

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Today I was feeling slightly discouraged with my stall in weight loss, so I took this picture this morning as a source of inspiration.

Starting weight: 232

Surgery weight: 221

Current Weight: 182

Surgeon: Dr Fernando Garcia

Agency: Ready 4 A Change: Alma (coordinator)

I would recommend them without hesitation!

50 pound weight loss in 4 months

So thankful for this tool and working everyday to continue making the right lifestyle modifications to keep me on the road to success

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HW 320 lbs

CW 248lbs

Total loss 72lbs

Goal for my bday Sept 17th- 225lbs

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awesome work! I cannot wait to be able to have some pictures to post.

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Richard: your health insurance deductible really sucks! But it won't cost you $8000 to call you Dr and tell him/her what is going on. Nor will it cost that much for an office visit. Also please try to get to a support group if you can. You sound very down and the support groups are usually free. you might get some helpful information. you got the surgery cuz you wanted better health but you still have to take charge of your health both physical and mental, even if it costs you some money to do so. Good health is priceless! Hang in there!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2

You are so correct. I am in a group and we actually have a meeting on Sat. and I will go. And I will go see the MD. Thanks for the strong words. Congrats to you as well. Happy 4th!

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Bypassed the 60lbs gone milestone this morning, 61.8 lbs gone forever! Phew, what relief!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2

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Bypassed the 60lbs gone milestone this morning' date=' 61.8 lbs gone forever! Phew, what relief!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.4; 12 weeks post-op 274; 4 month post-op 266.2[/quote']

Congrats! That's great!

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Today I was feeling slightly discouraged with my stall in weight loss' date=' so I took this picture this morning as a source of inspiration.

Starting weight: 232

Surgery weight: 221

Current Weight: 182

Surgeon: Dr Fernando Garcia

Agency: Ready 4 A Change: Alma (coordinator)

I would recommend them without hesitation!

50 pound weight loss in 4 months

So thankful for this tool and working everyday to continue making the right lifestyle modifications to keep me on the road to success

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You look awesome!!!!!!

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You look awesome!!!!!!

Thanks! How have you been?

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Just wondering what are some of you feb sleevers short term goals?

For me it is to lose 20 lbs by oct 19th. That was going to be a friend's wedding date but she postponed it. It's still my goal and I'm down about 4 lbs since I set that goal.

My current short term goal is to get below 180 by my 5 month check up. Currently at 188. Eating less carbs, less Snacks and trying to work in exercise, especially swimming since it is 100+ in the desert

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Short term goal to lose 20 lbs by fall. Highest weight 243

Pre Open weight 218

Current Weight 180

Sleeved Feb 20

I'm a slow loser' date=' I'm really trying![/quote']

You can do this my fellow 2/20 surgeryer!

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Does anyone else have lots of hair loss. Sometimes I'm afraid to brush my hair. I lose alot with every shower I take

Yes! I was told by my dr it would last for about 6 months...it's terrible! I take Biotin everyday and it helps some but not enough!

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