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Hey December 2012 sleevers, I know were all focused n wrapped up in enjoyment with our weight loss journeys but we must not forget those who have not been sleeved and need our updates and surgery expieriences to keep them going n show them what they have to look forward too! I am a Dec 4th sleever and on that day I was weighing 264lbs, today I 4mo 10days post op weighing 199lbs :-) :-) :-) . My meal intake has not increased, im working out in the gym 3x a week, I use the stairs at work, and I log all meals in my fitness pal caloriw counter. Im now Living Life and not just Existing in Life. I feel Greattttt!

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Hi. You look great. Your pics are beautiful and your spirit ( I read some of your other posts and comments) is refreshing. I am encouraged as I get closer and closer to my big day, by stories like yours. Thank you so much for reaching back and lifting up a "newbie" (so to speak) like me. I pray that others will also drop in from time to time and share their updates with the team. Thank you. Side note: I have no idea why everything is underlined. :P

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Thanks a million moonchild, im glad to be there for anyone as everyone was there for me on my journey. Good luck with everything, hv u had ur surgery yet, if not when r u scheduled:-) ? Such a beautiful investment when it comes to great health n change of living!

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It is so awesome to see people who look like me and have shared similar struggles doing so well. I can honestly say that is one of the great things about this site.

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I agree Workitout :-)

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Thanks a million moonchild, im glad to be there for anyone as everyone was there for me on my journey. Good luck with everything, hv u had ur surgery yet, if not when r u scheduled:-) ? Such a beautiful investment when it comes to great health n change of living!

My surgery is this Thursday, April 18. :o Thanks for the well wishes. Get ready to make room on the losers bench.

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Best of luck and know that u will be fine and come thru your surgery feeling fantastic with Gods Grace! See u on the Losers Bench:-)

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Thank you for posting this!! This site is awesome, and it has a lot of good information. BUt it can also be overwhelming for new people like myself. Btw, you look great!!!

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Best of luck and know that u will be fine and come thru your surgery feeling fantastic with Gods Grace! See u on the Losers Bench:-)

AMEN.

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Thank you Ana, ur journey will start off very overwhelming n emotional but keep ur head high because once its said n done you will be a new woman all the way round! The gift of starting life over is UNBELIEVEABLE!!!!:-) hang in there, u have to go thru downs in order to enjoy and appreciate the ups

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