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I love myself again, that's as plain and simple as I can say it! August 2nd was my 1 year mark and I am down 138 pounds as of this morning. LIFE IS GOOD! :) I'd like to lose another 40-50 pounds to really get the results I want. The sleeve was the tool I needed so desparately and it has worked just as I hoped it would. I got my life back. I got me back. I am happy again. I am full of life again.

There are SOOO many positive things to list. I couldn't even fathom that I would be this happy a year ago. Yea, I thought I'd lose weight, but in the back of all our minds we are still self-doubting, self-sabotaging, etc., etc., etc. but I really didn't think I would end up here. I am training for a half marathon (walking), I do paddle boarding, I am DATING (miracle!), I am active with my kids, my friends (I actually WANT to go out!) my family. I just have fun in life again. The Sleeve was my life saver and I would do it a million times over in a heart beat.

To anyone struggling, just know that each day gets better. I do feel very lucky in that I have not had any side effects, I eat what I want and never feel deprived - YES I eat better than I ever have, but it's because of this tool.

I hope everyone has had the success that I have had. Lots of love and support to all my sisters out there (and brothers!)!!!!

The Sleeve ROCKS!!!!

(see my before below!)

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How do you really feel?! LOL

Fantastic/inspirational post!

Congratulations!

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Amazing, congratulations! I'm at 52 lbs lost and feel fantastic too! I am much more happy and wish I would've done this sooner!

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Way to go! You look incredible! :)

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You look incredible!!! Congrats on all of you accomplishments!!!

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Congratulations on your success! You look fantastic!

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Congrats! Enjoy it, you've earned it.

~Cheri

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Wow! You look great! So happy for you. It is wonderful that you are enjoying your life again! Keep us posted! :rolleyes:

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Congratulations on your success!! I'm still pre-op and need inspirational postings like yours to keep me motivated.

Awesome job!

Andrew

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You look fabulous! I'm only 4 months out and I'm already starting to feel the same way..so excited for you, I can't wait for my one year surgiversary, can only imagine how much better i will be feeling by then!

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You look great! I am supposed to have my surgery in January and can't wait but at the same time I am afraid I will not do as good as everyone else on here for the lack of motivation to exercise.

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Totally awesome. You're an inspiration!

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