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5 Positive improvements since being sleeved



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1. I can sit on an airplane and bucket my seatbelt without holding my breath and without stares from the fight attendants.

2. No more shopping in the big and tall section.

3. I went from a size 54 pants to a size 43 and from a 3x to a large or extra large top depending on brand.

4. Having better, hotter sex.

5. I can complete cardio workout circuit without gasping for air.

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Can now wrap a normal size bath towel around me when getting out of the shower without a huge gap exposing me :D

Meds have gone from 9-10 pills a day plus insulin to 2 1/2 pills and no insulin.

Fitting into clothes that had been in my closet unworn for years.

No cravings for fast food or candy!

Being able to get down on the floor and up again with no problem.

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1. Shopping is fun again.

2. I can chase and play with my kids for as long as they want me to.

3. I love working out.

4. I love seeing myself in the mirror. I feel sexy again.

5. I know I'm going to live to see my kids grow up.

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Good thread!!! 1. My mobility is better (# 1 reason for my surgery was keeping it!) 2. Off my Fluid pills, high blood pressure pills and anti-depressants 3. Fitting into smaller sizes 4. 78 lbs gone 5. I finally realize after dieting all my life... Mr. scale is just another @$$hole in my life...and what he has to say really doesn't matter at then end of the day - because I am an awesome person regardless of what I weigh!

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1. Health - longer in danger for diabetes, HP & high cholesterol. No more reflux or seep apnea. Joint & back pain gone.

2. Can run on treadmill for 45 mins straight w no break. (Previously could only run for 10 mins)

3. Love looking at my skinny sexier stature in the mirror & photos

4. Love the compliments from family on my weight loss (especially since the don't know about my sleeve)

5. THE SEX, omg. Loving the way my husband is appreciating the new me.

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1. Less meds, more energy

2. Smaller sizes

3. Fit comfortably in a diner booth

4. Seatbelt fits comfortably

5. Went in the pool and loved it

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WHAT?! No more ALLERGIES!?!? OMG' date=' I have the worst allergies ever!! I never thought that they could be helped by the surgery! I am so excited to see if mine diminish/go away after my surgery in August! Thanks so much for sharing, and congrats on your weight loss![/quote']

My NUT believes I must have a gluten sensitivity that was helped greatly by my high ptotein , less carb diet. Good luck!!!

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You guys are Fantastic. Hopefully more positive stories will be shared here to encourage people who are on the fence and newbies.

I can tie my shoes standing up! Wow I can't remover being able to do that in many years. Yay

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Good thread!!! 1. My mobility is better (# 1 reason for my surgery was keeping it!) 2. Off my Fluid pills' date=' high blood pressure pills and anti-depressants 3. Fitting into smaller sizes 4. 78 lbs gone 5. I finally realize after dieting all my life... Mr. scale is just another @hole in my life...and what he has to say really doesn't matter at then end of the day - because I am an awesome person regardless of what I weigh![/quote']

These are all great! I LOVE # 5. Now that's freedom!

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1. I can sit on an airplane and bucket my seatbelt without holding my breath and without stares from the fight attendants.

2. No more shopping in the big and tall section.

3. I went from a size 54 pants to a size 43 and from a 3x to a large or extra large top depending on brand.

4. Having better, hotter sex.

5. I can complete cardio workout circuit without gasping for air.

Great especially #4.

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Great topic:

1. Health - longer in danger for diabetes, HP & high cholesterol. No more reflux or seep apnea. Joint & back pain gone.

2. Can run on treadmill for 45 mins straight w no break. (Previously could only run for 10 mins)

3. Love looking at my skinny sexier stature in the mirror & photos

4. Love the compliments from family on my weight loss (especially since the don't know about my sleeve)

5. THE SEX, omg. Loving the way my husband is appreciating the new me.

Fantastic a Sleeve with Benefits.

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1. Blood pressure back to normal

2. No longer diabetic

3. Can go up a flight of stairs and not be winded

4. Can buy clothes in the women's dept, no more plus sizes

5. Can ride my bike

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1. Blood pressure back to normal

2. No longer diabetic

3. Can go up a flight of stairs and not be winded

4. Can buy clothes in the women's dept' date=' no more plus sizes

5. Can ride my bike[/quote']

Bp normal diabetes no longer wonderful

I can't wait to ride my bike too.

Lovely!

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You guys are truly inspirational! I am 8 weeks pre-op and I am truly looking forward to a permanent change in my life. You have given me even more hope that if I follow the rules, the surgery can work, even for me!!!

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