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Any February 2014 Sleevers?

honeyg317

By honeyg317, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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moite1    14

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Was sleeved 2/28. Starting weight was 240lb. Current weight 187. My life has changed so much! This hasn't been easy and I'm still getting used to my sleeve, but I feel so much stronger and healthier. I look years younger and feel so much more comfortable in my skin. The best decision I've ever made. Here is my progress so far

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moite1    14

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Can't forget the before

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melessig    8

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You look amazing! What are you eating? It's working. I started at 246 and am only down to 207. I feel great and think in doing well with the right foods. It's just sooo slow!

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Sarahjane79    397

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You look amazing!

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onlybroomegirl    250

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So I took my 12 week pictures tonight. I see lots of difference between the night before and now... but not a lot in the last 4 weeks.

SJ Great job!

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cwang2680    79

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Well all I don't get on here as much. I think because I've been putting other things first being sleeved isn't at the forefront of my mind. It needs to be. I have to say I appreciate everyone's honesty. Didn't really want to share how much I'm struggling because I felt alone. Not in a mean way but it's nice to hear others are in the same boat. Connecting with all of you needs to be a priority. It really helps keep me focused.

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SuperFab    689

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Well all I don't get on here as much. I think because I've been putting other things first being sleeved isn't at the forefront of my mind. It needs to be. I have to say I appreciate everyone's honesty. Didn't really want to share how much I'm struggling because I felt alone. Not in a mean way but it's nice to hear others are in the same boat. Connecting with all of you needs to be a priority. It really helps keep me focused.

I struggle. Making the right choices is hard, but I do it for the most part. Every now and then I will slip up, but then I get frustrated that my weight is stuck so I get right back on track. Hang in there. You got this

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cwang2680    79

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I struggle. Making the right choices is hard, but I do it for the most part. Every now and then I will slip up, but then I get frustrated that my weight is stuck so I get right back on track. Hang in there. You got this

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I tried really hard to keep myself busy today. Did some house cleaning. It's worked to keep my from munching.

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gastricsleever    259

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I think I've hit a a stall...just about 3 months out. Exercising, eating my Protein and getting most of my Water. Anyone else experience this? I've been going up and down the same 1lb for about 2 weeks now.

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moite1    14

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So I posted earlier from highest weight I'm down 58.2 lbs. I can't believe I'm this close to 60 lbs gone!

Congratulations! You are doing great

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