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7 months out' date=' 7 lbs to go till goal weight.

Down a total of 170 lbs. almost half my start weight lol.

Never ever felt better. If i had to do it again i would do it everyday of the week and twice on sunday.[/quote']

Awesome!!! Awesome!!!! Awesome!!! I'm soooo happy for you

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170lbs in 7 months???? WOW!! That's AMAZING!!!

I lost 30 of it on my pre-surgery diet. So more like 9 months lol .

But 140 in the past 7 months.

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Now vs two years ago and almost 100 lbs difference. Don't know why but somehow I cut off most my body from the then pic...hmmm

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Pics from two years ago and this weekend, same event same people but I am amazed at the change and grateful!

DOS 2/20/13 WGT 224

CW 174

GW 135

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My surgery was February 19th. Did get a small leak and then needed to have my esophagus dilated. So things have not been easy for sure. I AM 7 MONTHS FRON MY SURGERY AND TODAY I HIT TOTAL LOSS OF 125lbs. I think that is great considering I am 54 years old. Even though I have spent many days at hospitals and doctors I would do it all again.

I have lost 130+ down from 360. It hasnt been fun. I get a lot of pain when I eat. The kind you get when you eat too much or too fast, but for me I get it no matter how slow or little I eat. To survive, I find that I eat too many Snacks and crap. I just cant get in a good meal that satisfies me. Very frustrated.

To Susansoon - how did you know you had a leak or needed your throat dilated? What were your symptoms. I wonder if something is wrong with me?

Also, my hair is thinning a lot. And my hair is muuch wavier than before. Strange....

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I have lost 130+ down from 360. It hasnt been fun. I get a lot of pain when I eat. The kind you get when you eat too much or too fast' date=' but for me I get it no matter how slow or little I eat. To survive, I find that I eat too many Snacks and crap. I just cant get in a good meal that satisfies me. Very frustrated.

To Susansoon - how did you know you had a leak or needed your throat dilated? What were your symptoms. I wonder if something is wrong with me?

Also, my hair is thinning a lot. And my hair is muuch wavier than before. Strange....[/quote']

Richard, tell you dr. They will scope you to see if you have a stricture. Hope you find relief.

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Ok, I'm 7 months post up, down 62 lbs. Lately I have noticed the overwhelming stomach gurgles. It's almost embarrassing because my stomach gurgles while I am eating. Any idea why this is happening and how I can contain it.

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Ok' date=' I'm 7 months post up, down 62 lbs. Lately I have noticed the overwhelming stomach gurgles. It's almost embarrassing because my stomach gurgles while I am eating. Any idea why this is happening and how I can contain it.[/quote']

I get that sometimes too. It sounds almost like Water going down the drain! LOL! I just giggle and say excuse me if it's really loud. But I don't know what causes it.

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

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Last week was my official 7 month post-op date and I forgot to update here. 243.8 this morning so down a total of 81.2 lbs including pre-op. Gotta fix my signature on the computer. I can't get it to do what I want with my phone. Happy Thursday every one!

pre-surgery weight 325; surgery date 2/28/2013; surgery weight 307; 8 weeks past-op weight 281.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; 5 month post-op 262.6; 6 month post-op 253.2; 7 month post-op 243.8 4; 12 weeks post-op 274

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Pregnant. Seven and half months post-op. Paragaurd IUD failed me. So I guess Ill be updating as things develop! For now, best of luck on your weight loss journeys. I have to note focus on getting enough nutrition to sustain this developing life.

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Pregnant. Seven and half months post-op. Paragaurd IUD failed me. So I guess Ill be updating as things develop! For now, best of luck on your weight loss journeys. I have to note focus on getting enough nutrition to sustain this developing life.

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Pregnant. Seven and half months post-op. Paragaurd IUD failed me. So I guess Ill be updating as things develop! For now' date=' best of luck on your weight loss journeys. I have to note focus on getting enough nutrition to sustain this developing life.[/quote']

Aww congrats- there's a forum here for u and the rest if u lucky mom to be's........ I can't wait! Good luck and congrats

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Pregnant. Seven and half months post-op. Paragaurd IUD failed me. So I guess Ill be updating as things develop! For now' date=' best of luck on your weight loss journeys. I have to note focus on getting enough nutrition to sustain this developing life.[/quote']

Aww congrats- there's a forum here for u and the rest if u lucky mom to be's........ I can't wait! Good luck and congrats

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Pregnant. Seven and half months post-op. Paragaurd IUD failed me. So I guess Ill be updating as things develop! For now' date=' best of luck on your weight loss journeys. I have to note focus on getting enough nutrition to sustain this developing life.[/quote']

WOW! So happy for you! I'm sure you and baby will be just fine. Can you get extra nutrition in liquid form by drinking Boost or Ensure?

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Pregnant. Seven and half months post-op. Paragaurd IUD failed me. So I guess Ill be updating as things develop! For now' date=' best of luck on your weight loss journeys. I have to note focus on getting enough nutrition to sustain this developing life.[/quote']

Congratulations, what joyous news. I can't wait to hear all about your little. Babies are definitely a blessing and not always on our timing. I have no doubt you are going to rock this pregnancy the same way you've rocked the sleeve. Congrats again.

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