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SW: 278.4
CW: 200
GW: 180

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You look GORGEOUS!!!


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Good job! You look TERRIFIC! u give me hope. Can't wait for my turn on Jan 28. My birthday is in Feb. I so can't wait!

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amazing job you look great keep up the great work!!!!!!

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I went on weight watchers at 321 lost to 291 prior to surgery and today was 266. I havent gotten brave enough to take a full body picture..I'm sure I'll get there..sugery 11.6.2020 total lost since beginning weight loss process 55 pounds.

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Kleah73,

congratulations on your success thus far. The fact that you lost some weight on your own, will give you an advantage on this journey.
I had my surgery on 8/25/19. Prior to my surgery I had lost 35 pounds over a two year period. My highest weight was 315 pounds and I cried when I saw that. My weight at surgery was 280 pounds. Today I am at 171 pounds.
I was hoping just to get to 200 pounds when I started so I am over the moon with where I am. I am so accustomed to my modified eating habits (I haven’t had a coke since 8-05-19!) and exercise routine (30 minutes minimum at least 5 days a week) that it has become routine.

Just stay positive, keep up the good work and enjoy the rewards of this new adventure.

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Thank you so much...i am so happy you took the time to respond. This story is so familiar. I too thought that I would be very happy at 220..i want to be healthy and happy so I am looking forward to the outcome. I am patient and I am completely happy with the weight loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week. Slow and steady.

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Surgery date: 5/14/2020
Highest weight: 268
Starting weight: 258
Current weight: 153
New goal weight: 145

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Highest weight - 334 (probably a little after the first photo)
Surgery weight -278 (36 weight watchers and 20 liquid prepop diet)
Current weight - 200
Goal weight - maybe 180

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My before and after. Before was over 213 ( wouldnt get on a scale!) current weight is 143. 8lbs from surgeons goal!!!

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Almost 5 1/2 months out and down 77lbs! The first picture was taken the night before surgery and I'm thankful I have it for comparison. This Surgery has saved my life in so many ways. [emoji3059]IMG_2020-12-30_22-24-25.jpg

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High Five to everyone here! Amazing progress. 😊

I will post soon. Getting my nerve up. Lol

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I just posted this in another similar thread but this one seems more current. First picture is a few months pre-op when I was 296lbs and the second picture was a few months ago (about 4 years post op) at 165. The third one is from just a couple days ago. I am at 160lbs now, 5’8” and 28 years old.

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