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I am 5'4"

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2 years post op..

SOS

what pretty pics - wait a minute - is that you???

holy moly bud - you look terrific!!!!! ;)

92 lbs gone, gone, but not forgotten??? ;)

i/you/we will always remember where we came from - that way we will enjoy where we am now!!!(did i say that right?? :lol: )

we've been "seeing" B) less and less of you ;)

now i know why!! :lol:

eating well, maintaining - enjoying life!!!! way to go!!!!

didn't you tell me once you wore weights on your ankles at the hospitall???

it worked

little cookie dough never killed anyone ^_^ (yet!!!) :lol:

ahhhhh, yet another success story in sleeveland :)

take care

keep up the good work with maintaining :)

happy 2nd surgiversary!!!!

kathy

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You look great!

I am sorta discouraged now. I started at 264 and I want to to be 130.

I am 186 now and a size 12 and med-large tops and that's not good enough for me. I carb rotate and shock my body and fast and do all the things your supposed to keep the weight coming off but not to be 130 might be so discouraging!

I am so happy you look great and are happy where you are!

You're only 6 months out, I think you are doing fantastic. No reason to give up or be discouraged, it will just go slower now.

OP: You look great! Congratulations. Its always cool to read the long term results.

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You're only 6 months out, I think you are doing fantastic. No reason to give up or be discouraged, it will just go slower now.

OP: You look great! Congratulations. Its always cool to read the long term results.

I agree!!

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SOS

what pretty pics - wait a minute - is that you???

holy moly bud - you look terrific!!!!! ;)

92 lbs gone, gone, but not forgotten??? ;)

i/you/we will always remember where we came from - that way we will enjoy where we am now!!!(did i say that right?? :lol: )

we've been "seeing" B) less and less of you ;)

now i know why!! :lol:

eating well, maintaining - enjoying life!!!! way to go!!!!

didn't you tell me once you wore weights on your ankles at the hospitall???

it worked

little cookie dough never killed anyone ^_^ (yet!!!) :lol:

ahhhhh, yet another success story in sleeveland :)

take care

keep up the good work with maintaining :)

happy 2nd surgiversary!!!!

kathy

love your posts Kathy!!! Always good to see you here :-)

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Wow congrats!

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This is a great post! Thank you for sharing your story. I'm only two weeks out and my goal weight is 160-170 lbs. I have been between 130-144 lbs in the past and I don't look good that skinny! I love how I look in the 160-180 range. Your post gave me encouragement as I'm trying to figure what the future will be like. It's good to know that I will be able to increase my calorie count and eat (very little) some Desserts and treats. Right now, I'm just focusing on getting as much weight off as possible because I know that we experience the most loss early on in our sleeve journeys. I hope you continue to enjoy your life and congratulations!!

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You look terrific sleeve of steel...and apparently are quite the fisherperson.

Great job.

you look fantastic as well!! I like how you have your pic a before and after!

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You look terrific sleeve of steel...and apparently are quite the fisherperson.

Great job.

thank you! Your posts are always a good read, and you're an inspiration for me! Yes I am a huge fisher lady :-)

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This is a great post! Thank you for sharing your story. I'm only two weeks out and my goal weight is 160-170 lbs. I have been between 130-144 lbs in the past and I don't look good that skinny! I love how I look in the 160-180 range. Your post gave me encouragement as I'm trying to figure what the future will be like. It's good to know that I will be able to increase my calorie count and eat (very little) some desserts and treats. Right now, I'm just focusing on getting as much weight off as possible because I know that we experience the most loss early on in our sleeve journeys. I hope you continue to enjoy your life and congratulations!!

sounds awesome! Not everyone wants/ needs to be very thin, I couldn't be happier ! Keep me posted on your progress !

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Congrats, you look great....and HAPPY! Thanks for the inspiration to us newbies!

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Sleeve, this was the perfect post for me to read today. I have been having an internal discussion about 'goal' for me lately. I feel great where I am, and would just like to tone up a bit more in the ab area. Prior to surgery I was thinking 130 lbs, but then changed that goal to 140 as at my age & stage I thought it would be more realistic.

I'm with you as far as wanting to be happy with eating this new normal way - not feeling like I'm constantly dieting or battling with food. Thank you for your honest, down to earth and personal insight.

Much appreciated.

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Sleeve, this was the perfect post for me to read today. I have been having an internal discussion about 'goal' for me lately. I feel great where I am, and would just like to tone up a bit more in the ab area. Prior to surgery I was thinking 130 lbs, but then changed that goal to 140 as at my age & stage I thought it would be more realistic.

I'm with you as far as wanting to be happy with eating this new normal way - not feeling like I'm constantly dieting or battling with food. Thank you for your honest, down to earth and personal insight.

Much appreciated.

you're welcome!! Reality is: being on a "diet" sucks. Being healthy and normal is possible! I have pretty much weighed the exact same for 11 months with this philosophy. I will not go back to my old ways and gain weight but I am enjoying life and don't have to worry about staying under 1200 calories to weigh 130lbs.

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