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Surgery Date 1/29/13

Down 50 lbs and feeling great!! I still would like to lose about 20-30 more lbs. I haven't been this size in about 5 years and it feels great to see results! I did not have to do a pre-op diet so what I've lost has been post surgery. I eat everything in moderation (I have a sleeve of steel) - including sweets, Pasta, bread and yes, even fast food (AHH!) LOL - I just eat less. I'm not telling others to do what I do, or looking for comments/advice on my eating habits, I'm simply doing what works for ME! I haven't had any problems and the pay off has been amazing! I want to encourage ANYONE who is considering this surgery to really think about following through with it. It has been the BEST thing I've ever done for myself. My confidence and attitude has totally changed and I feel like my true self again. It has set me free from the bondage of food and guilt. I can't remember the last time I thought of a 'diet' or 'I shouldn't be eating this'.....those things are part of the past. Now I ENJOY my life again!

I can't wait to see what the year brings - this is me 5 months out!

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That's my girl! T, you look fantastic and I'm SO happy you found your joy again. I have tears of happiness for you right now.

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Thanks JolieBug!!! :wub: I am so HAPPY and PROUD of you too!!!!!

Glad you have you as a sleeve sister :D

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YOU LOOK AMAZING!! younger, happy, FAB!!!

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You look...and SOUND awesome!! I have also lost about 50 pounds in five months but have been convincing myself that's not good enough. I am gonna take a note from you and tell myself go girl!

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Wow, you look fantastic!!! You are adorable and I love your dress and boots.

Keep up the good work.

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thanks everyone! it's such a good feeling to read all of your comments! :)

Courtoomp - YES EVERY OUNCE IS GOOD ENOUGH!! They all add up and over time, those ounces and lbs will make the biggest difference inside and out. So snap your fingers, twitch your neck and in your sassiess voice say to yourself, "YOU GO GIRL!"

Congrats to everyone on their journey!

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Congrats! Your pic is great! I'm out 4 months and 1 week I'm down 69lbs today! Best thing I've ever done for myself!

Thank you!

That's awesome progress!!! congrats!

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You look great!!! The joy is written all over your face! You're working those outfits girl!!!!

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Thank you both!! Yes I'm loving clothes and outfits again! I still love my old trusty yoga pants too but we are seeing a lot less of each other, lol!!

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Congrats!! You look wonderful, half your method is working out for you! Keep it up!!

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