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18 Months Out- Photo and Update

Just showing off and hopefully providing some inspiration!

SW: 226

Day of VSG: 202

CW: 136

It has been a LONG 18 months filled with self discovery, pain and triumph! I did not follow program 100% and lost at my own pace. It took me over 12 months to get close to goal (still 15lbs away!). Really wanted to provide some encouragement to anyone struggling at first or questioning this choice. Still THE BEST thing I've ever done!

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    Wow you look amazing!!!

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    Just showing off and hopefully providing some inspiration! SW: 226 Day of VSG: 202 CW: 136 It has been a LONG 18 months filled with self discovery' date=' pain and triumph! I did not follow program 100% and lost at my own pace. It took me over 12 months to get close to goal (still 15lbs away!). Really wanted to provide some encouragement to anyone struggling at first or questioning this choice. Still THE BEST thing I've ever done![/quote']

    You look fabulous!!!

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    Awesome girl! Congrats on your success!

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    showing off

    stacey

    how great are you!!!! :unsure:

    great success and pic :)

    BTW - show off, show off :angry: :lol:;)

    you are entitled :)

    slow and steady wins the race, right :rolleyes:

    keep up the good work

    kathy

    congrats

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    Congrats you look awesome!!!!!!!!... and you have every right to show off.. I am a slow loser and thanx for saying you didnt follow 100%,,that makes me feel good cause so many people here make me feel like a failure if you dont have just protein and veggies...I am trying to eat normal and it has worked for me ..yes i have had some pitfalls but all in all i am happy I have the sleeve.... Again enjoy your success ...you deserve it !!!!

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    Happy. Beautiful. :)

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    Thank you everyone!

    I did the best that I could. Didn't stick to Protein and veggies. Ate the occassional carb...and I still lost...just slowly! I did not exercise the first 6 months, but then I REALLY got into it! You see in the pic, I hiked to the top of a mountain!

    So, really want to encourage anyone struggling that you can still get there :) Just accept that it will take longer.

    BUT I will say, I have been trying to lose 15lbs for 6 months. I may never get to goal without vigilence.

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    Never say never. .. you climed a mountain? !!! Amazing

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